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Centralised education policy fails states, op-ed argues
An op-ed in Hindustan Times argues that centralised education policies like NEET and the three-language formula harm rural and underprivileged students. Tamil Nadu has twice passed bills seeking NEET exemption, but the…
The Story in Brief
An op-ed in Hindustan Times argues that centralised education policies like NEET and the three-language formula harm rural and underprivileged students. Tamil Nadu has twice passed bills seeking NEET exemption, but the President has withheld assent. The state has filed a Supreme Court suit. A private member's bill to make NEET optional for states is pending in Rajya Sabha.
The op-ed traces the erosion of state autonomy to the 42nd Amendment and the National Education Policy 2020. It says the three-language formula is experienced as linguistic imposition in non-Hindi states. Tamil Nadu has stuck to its two-language policy, achieving high literacy.
The Indian Opinion
The op-ed rightly points out the pitfalls of excessive centralisation, but it risks painting all national standards as oppressive. Some uniformity, like minimum quality norms, can benefit disadvantaged students across states. Critics on both sides exaggerate: centralisers ignore regional diversity, while opponents ignore the need for baseline standards. The real test will be whether the Supreme Court allows Tamil Nadu's NEET exemption, balancing federal flexibility with national consistency.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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