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Aditya PathakAIR 189· 2025

Question Q.6Highlight the challengesGS2GS2

What is the rationale behind the 'three-language formula' in India's education policy? Also highlight the challenges associated with its adoption and implementation across the country.

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Introduction

The New Education Policy (NEP) of 2020 introduced the 'Three Language Formula' for India's school education system

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Main Body

The New Education Policy (NEP) of 2020 introduced the 'Three Language Formula' for India's school education system

Features:

2 out of 3 languages should be native to India
No compulsion on States to choose a particular language
Education in mother tongue preferably till 5th Grade

Rationale:

learning multiple languages
develops cognitive faculties
helps in overall personality development
exposes students to diverse literature
growth of regional languages in India
greater interaction between people from distinct backgrounds -> Unity & Integrity

Challenges:

Poor literacy in just one/two languages
Extra resources - teachers, classrooms
apprehensions of attack on States' linguistic culture - Ex: Tamil Nadu
Insufficient evidence on impact on cognitive skills

Way Forward:

focus on FLN in short-term
adopt 'Singapore Model' - one local language & English
Greater Consultation with Stakeholders
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Conclusion

Way Forward: focus on FLN in short-term, adopt 'Singapore Model' - one local language & English, Greater Consultation with Stakeholders

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  • Clear structure with features and rationale separated
  • Balanced view with challenges and way forward

Topper

Aditya Pathak

AIR 1892025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources

Education Policy

Three Language Formula - NEP 2020

Writing Stats

182

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Paragraphs

16

Bullets

structured, analytical

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