Modern Indian Languages in Education

Sanskrit is a classical Indian language, not a modern one.

The NPE 1986 aimed to promote the use of modern Indian languages in education to make education more accessible and relevant to students.

Tamil Nadu was the first state in India to adopt a policy of using only Tamil as the medium of instruction in schools.

There is no evidence to suggest that the use of modern Indian languages in education leads to a decline in the quality of education.

Using modern Indian languages in education has been shown to reduce the risk of students dropping out of school.

The use of modern Indian languages in education can help to bridge the gap between marginalized communities and the education system.

There is generally strong political support for the use of modern Indian languages in education.

The Right to Education Act, 2009 guarantees the right of every child to free and compulsory education in their mother tongue or a language of their choice.

In Punjab, English is the medium of instruction in schools.

Studies have shown that students who are taught in their mother tongue or a language they are familiar with perform better academically.

Spanish is not a modern Indian language.

There is some debate in India about the use of modern Indian languages in education, with some people arguing that it should be the only medium of instruction and others arguing that English should be the primary language of instruction.

Using modern Indian languages in education has been shown to reduce the risk of students dropping out of school.

The SDGs include a goal of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all, which includes the use of modern Indian languages in education.

There is generally strong parental support for the use of modern Indian languages in education.