Three Language Formula PDF

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Three Language Formula - Summary

The three-language formula is a crucial language learning policy introduced in 1968 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with the states. This policy aims to foster multilingualism, enhancing communication and cultural exchange among Indian citizens. The first suggestion for a three-language policy was made by the University Education Commission in 1948–49, which highlighted the importance of studying three languages by drawing comparisons with other multilingual countries like Belgium and Switzerland.

Importance of the Three Language Formula

While acknowledging Modern Standard Hindi as a minority language, the commission recognized that it should not be considered superior to languages like Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Malayalam, and Gujarati, each having rich histories and extensive literatures. Nonetheless, the commission believed Hindi could eventually take the place of English, enabling every Indian state to engage in Federal functions effectively.

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The Education Commission of 1964–66 proposed a revised version of the three-language formula. After thorough discussions, the original formula was formally adopted by the Indian Parliament in 1968. This policy outlined that students in Hindi-speaking states would study “Hindi, English, and a modern Indian language (preferably one from the southern region),” while students in non-Hindi-speaking states would focus on “Hindi, English, and the regional language.”

This policy was largely a response to the requests from non-Hindi-speaking states in the South, especially Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. However, the implementation of the three-language system has faced challenges in Tamil Nadu due to the initiatives led by former Chief Minister C. N. Annadurai. It’s worth noting that the 1986 National Policy on Education reaffirmed the principles of the 1968 formula.

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