U+16D64 "𖵤" Kirat Rai Vowel Sign I Unicode Character

U+16D64 "𖵤" Kirat Rai Vowel Sign I is a combining diacritical mark used in the Kirat Rai script, which was developed in the 20th century for writing the Kiranti languages of Nepal and eastern India. This vowel sign is placed above or attached to a consonant letter to indicate the long vowel sound "i" (as in "machine"), modifying the inherent vowel of the base character. Its inclusion in Unicode supports the digital preservation and accurate representation of this script, which is vital for the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Rai ethnic communities.