16-05-2025
Introduce tribal languages in schools: Edu min to govt
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Ranchi: The school education and literacy department has submitted a proposal to chief minister Hemant Soren, urging the govt to introduce tribal and
regional languages
in schools across the state, with an aim to promote
inclusive education
and
cultural preservation
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The compiled report was formally submitted to the state school education minister Ramdas Soren, who in turn handed over it to the CM on Thursday night.
Earlier, the department constituted a committee which included the director of primary education, joint secretary of the department, and several officials with expertise in education and linguistics. They went on a three-day tour to Bengal and their primary responsibility was to study the integration of tribal and regional languages within the school education system there, where such practices have already been implemented successfully.
The main languages proposed for introduction in the state curriculum for Classes VI to X include Kurukh, Mundari, Ho, Santhali, and Kharia spoken among tribal populations in various districts of the state.
Administrative officer, S D Tigga, said, "The committee conducted an in-depth field study in Bengal, engaging with educators, curriculum developers, and language instructors to understand the implementation models, challenges, and benefits of regional language integration. Based on its findings, the committee compiled a comprehensive report detailing recommendations, feasible models for implementation, and suggested measures to ensure a smooth roll-out.
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Tigga added, "The proposal is expected to form the basis of significant curriculum reforms aimed at preserving the state's rich linguistic heritage and improving educational outcomes for students from tribal communities."
