The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a directive mandating that all affiliated schools in India must begin teaching at least two native Indian languages in Class 6 starting July 1, 2026. Schools are required to implement a third language option (R3) by May 31, 2026, ensuring compliance with the new proficiency-based three-language model introduced under the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023. The model categorizes languages into three levels: R1 (advanced), R2 (intermediate), and R3 (foundational). Schools that have not yet finalized their language choices must do so by the deadline, and those with incorrect submissions are allowed to revise their entries. Official textbooks for scheduled Indian languages will be accessible on the NCERT and CBSE websites prior to the implementation date. This initiative aims to enhance language proficiency among students and will gradually extend to cover Classes 6 through 10 by 2031.