Why is it in the news?
→ Tamil Nadu formally opposed UGC circular mandating third language in HEIs.
→ State reaffirmed two-language policy citing NEP 2020 concerns.
Category
Polity
Important Points
- TN termed circular indirect Hindi imposition.
- Rejected NEP 2020 three-language formula.
- NEP requires three languages with two Indian languages.
- TN follows a two-language policy (Tamil, English) since 1968 under C.N. Annadurai.
- Education in Concurrent List.
- 2022 TN Assembly urged Centre not to implement Parliamentary Committee on Official Language recommendations.