6.Three language formula

 "There is no country where the love of learning had so early an origin or has exercised so lasting and powerful an influence as in India."

The Three Language Formula is a language policy in India that was formulated to address the linguistic diversity of the country and promote multilingualism. It was initially proposed by the Education Commission of 1964-66 and later endorsed by the Indian government. It typically involves:

First Language: The mother tongue or native language.

Second Language: A regional language.

Third Language: English language

The formula aims to preserve linguistic diversity, foster national unity, enhance cultural understanding, and offer educational benefits. Some suggestions for implementation of the formula includes having teachers proficient in two or three languages and providing adequate facilities for learning new languages.

References:

1.Pivotal Issues in Indian Education - By S. K. Kochhar · 1995

2.Three Language Formula in NEP 2020 Explained! (iitms.co.in)

-Submitted by Ananya  Sree  Baiju Rejani

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According to V K. Tewari, “The emphasis on primary education in regional languages and the introduction of Sanskrit ,following the three language formula, will turn out to  be a great boon to the people of the country especially in the rural area.” Three language formula is a language policy implemented in India to promote multilingualism and linguistic diversity. It was initially proposed by the Education commission(1964 ).It states that every student in India should learn three languages,

-One Indian native language (Hindi)

-One regional language

-English language

It was incorporated because the teaching  system  across the several regions was not uniform in the country and also the formula has been controversial in some regions of India, where the imposition of Hindi has been a threat to regional languages and cultural identity. The primary aim of the three language formula is to strengthen national integration by exposing students to different cultures and languages and fostering respect for linguistic diversity. The other advantages of implementing three language formula are  global competence and career opportunities, cognitive development and academic performance, personal and social benefits.

-Submitted  by  Rishwa  M. Rasheed