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BIPUL GUPTAAIR 103· 2025

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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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The three-language formula/policy adopted by S Radha Krishna committee laws a confrontation between center and Tamil Nadu over its role in NCT-2020.

Rationale behind 'three-language formula':

1social nationals
uphold linguistic diversity (Article 350 B)
state social integrity across India
2constitutional nationals: Article 350A (education in mother tongue)
3psychological nationals
intellectual brain

Challenges in implementation:

1Federal strain over adoption

⟹ CA-TN employment 2025

2Non implementation by many states

⟹ only 2 languages taught in most of Bihar schools

3Over-burdened students
4Politicization of language
5Linguistic loss & accountability of schools
a cooperative approach coupled with flexibility and autonomy at school level must be adopted
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Topper

BIPUL GUPTA

AIR 1032025

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Directives Principles of State Policy

Three-language formula and education policy

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114

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