Karnataka's New Bilingual Shift in Primary Education

The Karnataka government will introduce English medium classes alongside existing Kannada and other mediums in 4,134 state-run primary schools, starting from the 2025-26 academic year. This initiative will utilize locally available resources, aiming to offer bilingual education in government primary schools across the state.

The Karnataka government has announced a significant educational reform by introducing English medium classes in addition to Kannada and other mediums in 4,134 state-run primary schools. This change is set to begin from the 2025-26 academic year.

The state aims to implement these bilingual classes by leveraging locally available resources, enhancing educational access and quality for students.

This order, issued on Wednesday, permits the commencement of bilingual education, enabling a broader learning environment for young learners particularly in government primary schools across Karnataka.