The three-language formula, part of India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, is under scrutiny due to inconsistent implementation and political controversy, particularly regarding the perceived imposition of Hindi. Former NCERT Director JS Rajput expressed concerns about the policy's execution, stating that the core objective of promoting multilingualism and national integration has been compromised. He noted that while NEP 2020 offers flexibility in language selection, the actual implementation often falls short, particularly in northern states where superficial compliance occurs. Rajput emphasized that state governments play a crucial role, accounting for 95% of policy implementation, yet often fail to take the necessary steps to fulfill the policy's spirit. Issues such as teacher shortages and the diversion of educators for non-teaching duties further complicate the situation. Rajput called for urgent reforms in recruitment processes and highlighted the importance of maintaining an adequate teacher-student ratio to ensure effective learning outcomes. He warned that unless states sincerely implement the proposed mechanisms, the ongoing controversy surrounding the three-language formula will persist, undermining its potential to foster national cohesion through linguistic diversity.