This was emphasised by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in recent circular which is in line with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2022.
- NEP 2020 advocates for mother tongue education until at least Grade 5, preferably extending to Grade 8 and beyond
- NCF 2022 has recommended that mother tongue should be the primary medium of instruction for children till eight years of age.
Other provisions for Education in Mother Tongue
- Article 350A: Mandates state to provide primary education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups in mother tongue.
- Section 29 of Right to Education Act, 2009: As far as possible, medium of instruction in education should be in mother tongue.
Importance of Education in Mother Tongue
- Enhances cognitive skills, improves learning outcomes and academic performance.
- Facilitates comprehension of complex subjects.
- Empowers learners to express themselves confidently and connect with their heritage.
- Facilitates better communication and understanding between teachers and students.
Challenges related to Education in Mother Tongue
- Allocating resources for materials and training teachers.
- Difficulty in standardising curriculum.
- Transition to English-Medium Higher Education is challenging.
Initiatives taken to Promote Education in Mother TongueIndia:
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