Author: Sanjoy Halder
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04050013
Abstract: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a transformative step in India’s educational landscape by emphasizing the promotion and preservation of Indian languages. The policy recognizes multilingualism as a tool for cognitive development, cultural preservation, and inclusive education. By advocating mother tongue or regional language as the medium of instruction at the foundational stage, NEP 2020 seeks to enhance learning outcomes and linguistic empowerment. This study explores the educational reforms introduced through NEP 2020 concerning Indian languages, their implications for linguistic diversity, cultural identity, and educational equity. The paper also examines implementation challenges, policy implications, and future prospects for multilingual education in India.
Keywords: NEP 2020; Indian Languages; Multilingualism; Linguistic Empowerment; Educational Reforms.
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