"It is sometimes claimed that language retention is as high as 80 percent, but these figures belie the dire situation of [Limbu]... Under the currently prevailing sociolinguistic conditions Limbu is likely to be completely extinct by the end of this century unless measures are taken to revitalize the language through the primary school system." (pg. 305)

"In Sikkim, Limbu is one of the official languages and is used in schools there up to class 12." (p.52)

Limbu is passed down to children. In Nepal, Limbu is used in all sorts of non-official domains such as at home, in villages and in worship though Nepali is also used at home and in markets. Multilingual dictionaries, religious rituals and texts, radio programs, and newspaper written in Limbu are found. In Sikkim (India), Limbu is one of the official languages and is taught in school till class 12.

"Limbu vitality is still strong, but the Limbu spoken commonly today is showing the increasing influence of Nepali." (p.66)