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Parliamentary panel says schools lacked time to prepare for third language rule
Parliamentary panel says schools lacked time to prepare for third language rule
A parliamentary panel has said schools were not given enough time to prepare for the third language requirement from Class 6 under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Committee on Estimates,…
The Story in Brief
A parliamentary panel has said schools were not given enough time to prepare for the third language requirement from Class 6 under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Committee on Estimates, in a report presented to Lok Sabha on Wednesday, noted that the lack of preparation on recruitment of language staff, study material availability, and clarity on language selection has caused stress to students, teachers, parents, and school authorities.
The committee acknowledged the ministry's progress on translating textbooks and deploying multilingual resources like 'Jaadui Pitara' kits and Bhasha Sangam. However, it said the ministry failed to foresee the need for timely distribution of materials and teacher training. It recommended expediting textbook development, assisting state boards with teacher recruitment, and ensuring translated resources reach every rural and government school before each academic session.
The Indian Opinion
The translation of textbooks into 22 scheduled languages is a solid step, but good intentions don't run a classroom. The ministry has rolled out a policy without ensuring schools have the teachers and materials to deliver it. The real test will be whether the next academic session sees those 'Jaadui Pitara' kits and trained language teachers actually in place in government schools, or whether this remains just another well-meaning circular gathering dust.
Sources (2): telanganatoday.com, siasat.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
