Tani Language Foundation

The Tani Language Foundation (TLF) is a non-profit organization working to preserve and revitalize the Tani languages, spoken by indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh & Assam, India and by the Lhoba people in China.

It was established by Mingkeng Lego (Luke Rimmo Lego) to focus on language documentation, script development, and educational outreach to promote linguistic and cultural heritage.

The Tani languages are a group of closely related languages spoken by the Tani people in northeastern India, primarily in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. These languages belong to the Sino-Tibetan family and include several major dialects such as Nyishi, Galo, Apatani, Adi, Tagin, and Mising.

TLF collaborates with institutions like the Living Tongues Foundation to develop a "living dictionary" and works on creating a standardized script for Tani languages. The foundation also organizes workshops, publishes linguistic studies, and engages communities through cultural events.