Which autonomous institution, established in Mysuru in 1969 under the Ministry of Education, serves as the premier body for the scientific study, documentation, and development of all Indian languages?

• A Sahitya Akademi
• B Central Hindi Directorate
• C Central Institute of Indian Languages ✓
• D National Translation Mission

The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) in Mysuru was founded in 1969 to coordinate the development of Indian languages through research, training, and materials production.