Why is the three-language policy controversial? | Explained
The story so far: The Union Government has withheld ₹2,152 crore in funds due to Tamil Nadu under the Samagra Shiksha scheme for refusing to join the Prime Minister Schools for Rising India initiative. Hindi-speaking States were required to teach Hindi, English, and a modern Indian language — preferably a south Indian language — while non-Hindi speaking States were expected to teach the local regional language, Hindi, and English. It states that “the three languages learned by children will be the choices of States, regions, and, of course, the students themselves, so long as at least two of the three languages are native to India.” This means, in addition to the State’s language, children would be required to learn at least one other Indian language — not necessarily Hindi. The agitation resurfaced when Parliament adopted the Official Languages Act, 1967, and the Official Language Resolution, 1968, which mandated the teaching of Hindi as part of the three-language formula. In response, Mr. Stalin has accused Mr. Pradhan of attempting to “impose Hindi” under the guise of the NEP’s policy.
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