Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the Centre is not forcing any language on states. He called claims of language imposition politically motivated. Pradhan spoke to reporters after a summit in Tamil Nadu.
New Delhi, 22 Sep 2025
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the Centre is not forcing any language on states. He called claims of language imposition politically motivated. Pradhan spoke to reporters after a summit in Tamil Nadu.
Two Language Formula for Primary Classes
For Class 1 and 2, there will be two languages. One will be mother tongue, like Tamil in Tamil Nadu. The other language is the states choice. From Class 6 to 10, there is a three language formula. One language will be mother tongue. The other two are the states choice. No language will be forced by the Centre. For Class 1 and 2, there will be two languages. One will be mother tongue, like Tamil in Tamil Nadu. The other language is the states choice. From Class 6 to 10, there is a three language formula. One language will be mother tongue. The other two are the states choice. No language will be forced by the Centre. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said the Centre was not imposing any language on anybody. He termed those who claim…
Minister Clarifies Funding Issues
Pradhan said Tamil Nadu must accept the MoU for Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan funds. He said the state gets money for schemes like Mid Day Meal. The minister met Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. He promised help on Right to Education issues. Pradhan said those creating language division have failed. Pradhan said Tamil Nadu must accept the MoU for Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan funds. He said the state gets money for schemes like Mid Day Meal. The minister met Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. He promised help on Right to Education issues. Pradhan said those creating language division have failed. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said the Centre was not imposing any language on anybody. He termed those who claim that the Centre imposes the three language policy on states as "politically motivated". "We are not…
Language is always a facilitator. Those with politically narrow ideas are creating this problem.
The Centre awaits Tamil Nadu's acceptance of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan MoU. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
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