India’s schools need a revolution, not another language
An effort to encourage the learning of Sanskrit is adding to the woes besetting the education system.
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An education policy change to promote the use of Sanskrit is adding to the pressures of India's youth, says the writer.
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Andy Mukherjee
In an era dominated by artificial intelligence, where India is getting left behind, why is Prime Minister Narendra Modi forcing teenagers to learn the ancient language of Sanskrit?
Many parents are angry about this abrupt shift in education policy. From July 1, ninth graders must learn an additional third language at school, and two of those three languages have to be indigenous.
