CBSE to organize Bhartiya Bhasha Summer Camps across its schools
Nagpur: Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camps (BBSC) 2025 will be organised by
CBSE
in its affiliated schools nationwide, as part of efforts aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's vision of multilingualism and cultural understanding by enabling students to learn an additional Indian language.
By May 20, NCERT will release standardised guidance materials and a condensed course covering 22 scheduled languages online. Learning will be supported by audio-visual content from NCERT, SCERT, and DIETs, with potential broadcasts on PM-e-Vidya channels.
The camps will operate during summer holidays, with flexible scheduling based on local academic terms. NCERT will provide technical support and learning materials as the nodal organisation, while State Education Departments, State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs), and District Institute of Education and Training (DIETs) will manage state and district-level coordination.
These offline camps will run for a total duration of 28 hours, accommodating 75-100 students per school, featuring activities like introductions, vocabulary development, practical conversations, cultural learning, and confidence-building sessions.
Schools will choose teaching languages based on local teacher availability and regional considerations, possibly including languages from neighbouring regions.
They can utilise their existing language, art, or music faculty, alongside qualified volunteers from the community.
The programme emphasises practical communication through interactive activities like shopping simulations and direction-seeking exercises, complemented by cultural elements including music, dance, and storytelling. The structured seven-day schedule begins with basic greetings, progresses through virtual city tours for conversation practice, and explores local cuisine and history.
The final day culminates in student performances, language competitions, and certificate awards.
Schools are advised to establish Bharatiya Bhasha Clubs for ongoing language practice.
Participating schools must submit an online report including activity photographs. This initiative, supporting the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' campaign, aims to preserve India's linguistic diversity whilst promoting national unity through language education.
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