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CBSE to Introduce Mother Tongue Instruction in Primary Classes Starting July

Schools across India are mapping student languages and preparing resources to align with the National Education Policy 2020, with flexibility for phased implementation.

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Overview

  • The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed affiliated schools to use the mother tongue, home language, or a familiar regional language as the medium of instruction for pre-primary to Class 2 students starting July 2025.
  • Schools are required to form an NCF implementation committee by the end of May 2025 to oversee language mapping, resource alignment, and curriculum adjustments.
  • While the policy emphasizes the mother tongue, schools may use the state language if practical, raising concerns among linguists about potential neglect of tribal and minority languages.
  • NCERT has made textbooks for Classes 1 and 2 available in 22 Indian languages, with efforts underway to expand translations for higher grades.
  • Monthly progress reports from schools will begin in July, with academic observers providing support and monitoring the transition.