Fri Feb 21 09:07:50 UTC 2025: ## Union Minister Urges Tamil Nadu to Embrace NEP 2020, Prioritize Students’ Interests

**Chennai, February 21, 2025** – Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged the Tamil Nadu government to set aside political differences and embrace the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizing its benefits for students. In a letter to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Pradhan highlighted the policy’s commitment to promoting India’s linguistic diversity, including Tamil, while aligning with global education standards.

Pradhan cited numerous initiatives undertaken by the central government to promote Tamil language and culture, including the translation of the Thirukkural into multiple languages, the establishment of a Tiruvalluvar cultural centre in Singapore, and the celebration of Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav. He stressed that NEP 2020 ensures quality education in mother tongues and does not advocate for the imposition of any language. He pointed out that the policy’s three-language formula, while present since 1968, has never been fully implemented, resulting in a decline in Indian language education.

The Minister praised Tamil Nadu’s contributions to education but criticized the state’s continued opposition to NEP 2020 as politically motivated, depriving students of opportunities and resources. He emphasized the policy’s flexibility, allowing states to tailor its implementation to their needs. He also noted that several non-BJP states have successfully implemented aspects of the NEP. Pradhan concluded by appealing to Stalin to prioritize the interests of students and adopt a more holistic approach to the policy.

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