Vidya Bharati Advocates Language Diversity Under NEP

Vidya Bharati supports the New Education Policy's three-language formula, dismissing claims of Hindi imposition. The organization emphasizes teaching in the mother tongue and the removal of misleading historical facts in textbooks. With over 12,000 schools, Vidya Bharati integrates AI technology and focuses on value-based education.

Vidya Bharati, a key proponent of India's New Education Policy (NEP), has reiterated its stance on the freedom of states to choose languages for school instruction, dismissing criticisms of Hindi imposition. The organization's president, Ravindra Kanhere, spoke at a recent press conference addressing these issues.

Kanhere emphasized the practicality of the NEP's three-language formula, urging for education in the mother tongue and the removal of misleading historical content from textbooks. Updates to the curriculum have already seen changes such as the exclusion of references to the Babri Masjid demolition by the NCERT.

Vidya Bharati runs over 12,000 schools nationwide, ensuring quality education with cutting-edge AI tools while focusing on ethical and value-based teaching. The organization prioritizes reaching underserved communities and adheres to the Panch Parivartan framework for holistic societal transformation.

(With inputs from agencies.)