Bihar: Kishanganj district orders private schools to offer Urdu language education
India TV NewsIn a significant development aimed at promoting linguistic diversity, the District Education Officer of Kishanganj, Nasir Hussain, has issued an official directive requiring private schools in the district to offer Urdu language education. The order specifically targets CBSE-affiliated private schools in the region, requesting them to make arrangements for the teaching of Urdu to students who express interest in learning the language. By introducing Urdu in private schools, Kishanganj aims to promote the preservation and growth of the language, which holds significant cultural value in the region. The district’s education authorities are hopeful that this will also encourage students to engage with the rich literary traditions associated with Urdu.