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Direct linkBhattacharya, Usree – Current Issues in Language Planning, 2013
India is home to 1652 languages, but only 22 are officially recognized. And while the Constitution requires local authorities to provide mother tongue instruction in schools (Article 350A, Constitution of India), a mere 43 languages are used nationally as instructional medium. An exploding demand for English-medium schooling across socio-economic…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Multilingualism, Language Planning
