NCERT to publish textbooks in all 22 scheduled languages

In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) that emphasises on how obtaining scientific knowledge in one’s mother tongue at a young age proves beneficial for students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a circular to all schools affiliated to the board on July 21st. In this it recommends that at least  until class 5, schools must attempt to provide the medium of instruction as the mother tongue if possible and that it should ideally extend to class 8 and even beyond. 

The Ministry of Education has directed the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to publish textbooks in all 22 scheduled Indian languages to have it be at the disposal of students who would commence their academic year next session. Apart from textbooks the lectures would also be provided in these languages if possible and the examinations would also be conducted in the same. Schools have been asked to look into the resources at their disposal to implement this vision and consult with field experts to see how this can bear fruit. CBSE has realised that this would work best only if it is pursued as a continuum ranging from foundational education to higher education.