Telangana Makes Telugu Compulsory in Schools Across All Boards
In a move aimed at promoting the Telugu language and cultural heritage, the Telangana government has issued an order making Telugu a compulsory subject in all Telangana schools across all boards, including CBSE and ICSE. The new order will be applicable from the academic year 2025-26 for class 9, and from the 2026-27 academic year for class 10. However, students of CBSE class 9 and 10 will be allowed to learn “simple Telugu”, as per the order.
This decision is seen as a significant step towards preserving the Telugu language and culture, which is an integral part of the state’s identity. Telugu is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is spoken by a significant majority of the population in Telangana.
The order was issued by the Telangana Education Minister, Sabitha Indra Reddy, who stated that the move was aimed at promoting the Telugu language and cultural heritage. She emphasized that the language was an essential part of the state’s identity and that it was necessary to preserve it for future generations.
The decision has been welcomed by many, who see it as a step in the right direction towards promoting the Telugu language and culture. However, some have raised concerns about the feasibility of implementing the order, particularly in schools where the majority of students are not native Telugu speakers.
Despite these concerns, the Telangana government has reiterated its commitment to promoting the Telugu language and culture. The government has also announced plans to establish a Telugu language academy, which will be responsible for promoting the language and providing training to teachers.
The order is expected to have a significant impact on the education system in Telangana. It is expected to lead to an increase in the number of students studying Telugu, and may also lead to an increase in the number of schools offering Telugu as a subject.
The decision has also been welcomed by language enthusiasts and cultural organizations, who see it as a step towards preserving the Telugu language and culture. The Telugu Language Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Telugu language, has welcomed the decision and has called for more efforts to promote the language.
In conclusion, the Telangana government’s decision to make Telugu a compulsory subject in all Telangana schools across all boards is a significant step towards promoting the Telugu language and cultural heritage. While there may be concerns about the feasibility of implementing the order, the decision is expected to have a positive impact on the education system in Telangana and will help to preserve the Telugu language and culture for future generations.
