Inside India’s language conundrum
Indian schools are shifting away from foreign languages like French and German to comply with the National Education Policy's three-language formula. Many institutions are opting for Sanskrit as the third language due to logistical constraints.
Why it matters
Reflects the ongoing debate regarding linguistic identity, educational policy, and the role of foreign languages in Indian schooling.
W hen the summer break came to an end, 10-year-old Adya Pandey, a Class 6 student of Seth Anandram Jaipuria School in Greater Noida West, packed her bag for school. She stuffed a bunch of books inside, including her French textbook, but then, on a sudden realisation, pulled it out and tossed it on the table.
The article reports on a policy change and includes student perspectives, though the framing highlights the 'conundrum' of the policy.
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