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Implementation of NEP 2020 in Schools - Languages

The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes the use of the mother tongue or local language as the medium of instruction up to Class 5, with a recommendation to continue using it until Class 8 and beyond if possible. This approach aims to strengthen students' foundational understanding by leveraging their native languages.

  • Three-Language Formula: NEP 2020 introduces a three-language formula, where students are expected to learn three languages during their schooling. At least two of these languages must be native to India. This initiative not only promotes linguistic diversity but also aims to enhance students' cognitive abilities and cultural understanding. Sanskrit and foreign languages will also be included as part of the curriculum to provide a comprehensive linguistic education.
  • Flexibility in Implementation: The policy is designed as a broad guideline, allowing states, institutions, and schools to tailor its implementation according to local needs and contexts. This flexibility ensures that the policy can be adapted to the diverse linguistic landscape of India. A detailed language strategy, including curriculum frameworks, was to be released in the National Curriculum Framework in 2021.
  • Historical Context and Precedence: The emphasis on mother tongue instruction aligns with previous educational policies, such as the Education Policy of 1986 and the Right to Education Act of 2009, which also promoted the use of the mother tongue as an advisory guideline. Institutions like Sardar Patel Vidyalaya had already implemented similar language policies over 60 years ago, serving as a model for the broader adoption envisioned in NEP 2020.

    • This policy reflects Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's sentiment, "Instruction does much, but encouragement everything," by encouraging the use of familiar languages to enhance learning and understanding.



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