The People?s Linguistic Survey of India provides an overview of the extant and dying languages of India, as perceived by their speakers. It is the outcome of a nationwide survey of languages that has been documented by linguists, writers, social activists, and members of different speech communities. Critically, it encapsulates the world view of the speakers of the languages. Kerala aur Lakshadweep ki Bhashayen (PLSI Volume 15, Part 1) discusses and documents the languages spoken in Kerala and Lakshadweep. This volume consists of two parts. Part one includes the scheduled language of Kerala, Malayalam, as well as the minor languages: 1. Byari, 2. Konkani, 3. Tulu, and tribal languages: 1. Adiya, 2. Irula, 3. Kattunaika, 4. Koraga, 5. Kurichiya, 6. Kurumba, 7. Mannan, 8. Muduga, 9. Muduvan, 10. Paniya, and 11. Vettakuruma. Part two covers the Union Territory of Lakshadweep's languages, including Lakshadweep Malayalam (a variety of Malayalam) and Mahal. The book describes various linguistic features as well as folklore, folk songs, riddles, popular phrases and proverbs.