SC judge suggests third language from Class 6 to 9, not Class 9, for student welfare
Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna orally appealed to the government to introduce the third language (R3) in Class 6 and conclude it by Class 9, rather than starting in Class 9. She argued that starting a third language in Class 9 would be too stressful for children, given the pressure of Board exams beginning as early as Class 8. The judge's remarks came during petitions concerning the introduction of Navodaya schools in Tamil Nadu, which follow a three-language formula, conflicting with the State's two-language policy. Tamil Nadu's government indicated it was in talks regarding the Navodaya scheme.
Key Points
- Justice B.V. Nagarathna recommended introducing the third language from Class 6 to Class 9, instead of starting it in Class 9.
- The rationale is to reduce academic stress on students, especially with Board exams approaching.
- The discussion arose during petitions challenging the introduction of Navodaya schools in Tamil Nadu.
- Navodaya schools adhere to a three-language formula, which conflicts with Tamil Nadu's existing two-language policy.
Exam Facts
- Supreme Court Justice: B.V. Nagarathna (in line to be first woman CJI).
- Proposed R3 introduction: Class 6, cessation: Class 9.
- Context: Petitions on Navodaya schools in Tamil Nadu.
- Tamil Nadu's policy: Two-language policy, as per Tamil Nadu Tamil Learning Act, 2006.
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