Inclusion of Khasi, Garo in CBSE a milestone: Meghalaya CM

Meghalaya's Chief Minister Conrad Sangma hailed the inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages in the CBSE's three-language framework as a milestone for inclusive education and cultural preservation in the state.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday said the inclusion of Khasi and Garo in the CBSE's three-language framework was a milestone for inclusive education and cultural preservation in the state.

Expressing gratitude to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Sangma said the Centre's decision would benefit students, reduce challenges faced by schools and support language teachers across Meghalaya.

''On behalf of the people of Meghalaya, I express heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Ji for his swift intervention in enabling the inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages in the CBSE R3 framework,'' the chief minister said in a statement.

''This important step will benefit students, ease challenges for schools, support language teachers, and strengthen the preservation of Meghalaya's rich linguistic heritage,'' he said.

Sangma said the decision reflected a collective commitment towards building an inclusive education system that respects and promotes linguistic diversity.

''More than a milestone, this reflects our shared commitment to an inclusive education system that respects every linguistic identity,'' he said.

The R3 framework refers to CBSE's three-language formula, mandating students to study three languages starting from class 6.