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Inside India’s Language Conundrum
Analysis of India's Language Policy Shift
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 4 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The CBSE's decision to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has mandated that school children learn two native Indian languages from Class 6.
Students accustomed to foreign languages such as French and German are now required to adjust to a curriculum shift toward Indian languages.
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Impact on Education and Culture
This policy shift raises significant questions about cultural identity and education quality in a diverse society.
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