A parliamentary panel found schools lacked adequate preparation time to implement the National Education Policy's (NEP) third language rule for Class 6. The Committee on Estimates reported this to the Lok Sabha on February 10, 2027 . This delay caused significant stress for students, teachers, parents, and school administrators.
Implementation Challenges Identified
The committee's tenth report highlighted several issues. Schools did not receive enough lead time. This affected teacher recruitment, textbook availability, and language selection clarity. The panel stated these ground-level needs were not anticipated.
Resource Shortages and Ambiguity
Key problems included a shortage of qualified language teachers. Delays also occurred in producing and distributing updated study materials and textbooks. Confusion persisted regarding the criteria for selecting languages for schools and students.
Ministry Initiatives Recognized
The committee acknowledged the Union Ministry of Education's efforts. These included the flexible 'R1, R2, R3' language model. The translation of textbooks into 22 scheduled languages was also noted. Initiatives like Bhasha Sangam and Jaadui Pitara were mentioned.
Recommendations for Improvement
The parliamentary panel urged the ministry to take swift action. Recommendations include developing, printing, and distributing regional textbooks and handbooks. This must happen before each academic year begins.
