Sanskrit — Key Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
71st Amendment	1992	Added Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali to the Eighth Schedule, bringing the total scheduled languages to 18, reinforcing the constitutional framework that protects Sanskrit alongside other Indian languages	Strengthened the constitutional foundation for linguistic diversity while maintaining Sanskrit's position as a classical language with special cultural significance
92nd Amendment	2003	Added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali to the Eighth Schedule, expanding the list to 22 languages, further emphasizing the constitutional commitment to preserving India's linguistic heritage including Sanskrit	Enhanced the constitutional framework for language preservation and promotion, providing stronger legal basis for Sanskrit education and cultural programs