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.
This has resulted in logistical challenges for schools and upset students and parents alike.
Some foreign embassies, like Germany and France, have voiced concerns about the policy's impact on cultural and educational ties.
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