While the world is moving forward towards development and future technology, some segments in India are trying to hold the nation back by suggesting recommendations that can drastically affect India’s development. The new education policy for the Ministry of Human Resource Development is to be formulated soon and the Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas (SSUN), an affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has suggested the gradual removal of the English language as a medium of instruction, both in government as well as private institutes. Although the organization wants more emphasis to be put on Indian languages at all education levels and we are fine with it, should this be demanded on the grounds of eliminating a language that is widely/ globally spoken and used? 

© Reuters

The SSUN leaders have reportedly met the HRD minister Prakash Javadekar with their list of suggestions and have also asked the government to “immediately provide facilities to introduce education in Indian languages in English-medium institutions like IIT, IIM and NIT.” They even asked for legal actions against schools that prohibit students from speaking in their mother tongue. “He said we will certainly consider your suggestions. He also appreciated many suggestions,” said Atul Kothari, SSUN founder and secretary after meeting the HRD minister. Atul Kothari is an invitee member of the Akhil Bharatiya Karyakarini and a veteran RSS pracharak. 

© Reuters

Implementing this order means that schools and colleges in different states will have different languages since the emphasis will be on the ‘mother tongue’. So, how do you expect the students to interact with the rest of the world? Most importantly, if there isn’t any one language followed in all the schools and universities; things will only get tougher for the students. Let’s not forget that a major part of the Indian economy thrives on multinational companies and there are several Indian companies too that are doing exceptionally well in the global market? Do you think the employment won’t suffer if the English language is eliminated from the education system?  

This doesn’t end here, as apparently an RSS affiliate has suggested awarding PHDs to people who haven’t gone to university as well. When will this insanity end? On one hand where deserving students are fighting against reservations, suggesting these moves only dishearten them and their efforts. 

Source: Indian Express