Parliamentary Panel Urges Halt to CBSE's Three-Language Policy Amid Concerns
'Likely to create serious disruption': Parliamentary panel chief urges PM Modi to put CBSE three-language policy on hold
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The chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education has requested Prime Minister Modi to delay the CBSE's three-language policy for Class IX, citing concerns from parents about its abrupt implementation without necessary resources, which could disrupt students' academic progress.
- 01The Parliamentary Standing Committee's chairman, Digvijay Singh, has urged Prime Minister Modi to pause the CBSE's three-language policy implementation.
- 02Concerns from parents highlight the lack of teachers and textbooks for the new policy, which could disrupt students' education.
- 03The CBSE had previously recommended maintaining the existing language scheme until new textbooks are available from NCERT.
- 04The implementation deadline of July 1, 2026, poses challenges, especially for students in southern and northeastern states where Hindi is less spoken.
- 05There is a shortage of qualified teachers for Sanskrit, a preferred third-language option, raising further complications.
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The chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Digvijay Singh, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to postpone the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)'s three-language policy for Class IX students. Singh cited concerns from parents regarding the policy's abrupt enforcement without adequate teachers, textbooks, or transition time, which could lead to serious disruptions in students' education. He noted that the CBSE had previously agreed to continue with the existing language scheme until the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) released graded language textbooks. However, a circular issued on May 15, 2026, mandated that schools begin third-language instruction from July 1, 2026, despite the absence of necessary resources. Singh emphasized that this decision could particularly impact students in southern and northeastern states, where Hindi is not commonly spoken. Additionally, he raised concerns about the shortage of qualified teachers for Sanskrit, which has become a popular third-language option in many schools. The issue is currently pending in court, with a verdict expected on July 15, 2026, while schools are still required to implement the policy.
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The implementation of the three-language policy could disrupt the academic planning of thousands of schools and affect students' educational experiences.
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