Glad my remarks on language in the draft Education Policy triggered many responses, including from Hindi enthusiasts and Hindi baiters.
I am neither. Am opposed to English domination and Hindi imposition. Am for Indian languages.
This short thread is to begin a deeper debate.
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English as a language is a window to world literature and knowledge,must be learnt by every child.
English as a medium of school instruction is a pedagogic disaster for most Indians,must be avoided.
English as passport to any decent job is class privilege,must be dismantled.
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Hindi is not our national language; we don't need any.
Hindi is not one of our classical or old languages; we have many.
Hindi can serves as a bridge language, only if others find it useful.
Hindi promotion by Govt is counter-productive; leave it to Cinema, TV and cricket.
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Focus of government policy should be preservation and promotion of multi-lingualism:
• Primary education in home language
• Every child can and must be taught 3-4 languages, incld English
• State language as medium of school education
• Dual medium for higher education
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An article on why I think the farce of official "Hindi Diwas" should be abolished and be replaced by a "bhasha diwas" to celebrate the unity and richness of all Indian languages.
https://m.timesofindia.com/home/sunday-times/all-that-matters/Hindi-rance-Diwas-Making-a-case-to-celebrate-bhasha-not-rajbhasha/articleshow/42413115.cms
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Hindi-rance Diwas: Making a case to celebrate bhasha, not rajbhasha - Times of India

Sunday Times News: Today, September 14 is Hindi Diwas — an annual, soulless, sarkari ritual. You would be forgiven for mistaking a Hindi Diwas function for a condolence

https://m.timesofindia.com/home/sunday-times/all-that-matters/Hindi-rance-Diwas-Making-a-case-to-celebrate-bhasha-not-rajbhasha/articleshow/42413115.cms
An article where I illustrate "linguistic apartheid" that is practiced in India and why the dominance of English is bad for India's future.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/and-the-winner-is-english/
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And the winner is English

This agitation is not against English but against the dominance of English. It is against the presumption that the national talent resides within the tiny pool of English speakers.

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/and-the-winner-is-english/
If you wish to read more about what should be language policy in India, please google these:

G N Devy: People's Linguistic Survey
Peggy Mohan: role of English
Krishna Kumar: school education
Ramakant Agnihotri:
D L Sheth: metropolitan vs vernacular
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