Leave no kid behind, bridge digital divide
Because the NEP was launched earlier this week, the fiercest debates have raved around the clause calling for the native tongue or regional language to be used as the medium of guideline “wherever possible” at least till Class 5, but preferably till Class 8 and beyond.
” This will be followed by both public and private schools,” the NEP stated.
In an interview with The Hindu on Friday, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank clarified that it would be up to the State governments to pick how this would be executed in schools under their jurisdiction.
However, when asked about the Kendriya Vidyalayas, which come under Central jurisdiction, he only stated, “The appeal of this pol