Is English a foreign language in India? | In Focus Podcast
The Supreme Court is currently debating whether English should be classified as a foreign language in India while reviewing the CBSE's three-language formula. The podcast explores the historical and functional role of English in Indian governance and education.
Why it matters
The classification of English has significant implications for national education policy and the linguistic identity of the Indian state.
The Supreme Court has been discussing linguistics this month, while hearing challenges to the CBSE’s three-language formula, which mandates that two of the three must be native Indian languages, a category that does not include English. The Bench has been debating whether English should be considered a foreign language in India, given its long history in the country, and its role as a link language in governance and in higher education.
The article frames the issue as a legal and academic debate, presenting multiple perspectives through the podcast guests.
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