Tue Apr 08 06:32:40 UTC 2025: ## Tamil Nadu’s Three-Language Policy: Crucial Data Missing, Claims The Hindu
**CHENNAI, April 8, 2025** – Amidst ongoing debate over Tamil Nadu’s rejection of India’s three-language policy, The Hindu reports a critical lack of data hindering a clear understanding of the issue. While DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi recently questioned the government in the Lok Sabha about languages taught in schools across the states, the response only provided the percentage of schools teaching three languages, omitting the specific languages taught.
The Hindu’s data team analyzed the 2009 All India School Education Survey, obtained through sources within the Education Ministry, revealing that in Hindi-speaking states, Sanskrit is predominantly chosen as the third language, with minimal selection of southern languages. This raises questions about the government’s data collection practices, and the availability of up-to-date information crucial for resolving the ongoing controversy surrounding the three-language policy in Tamil Nadu. The lack of detailed language data hampers a comprehensive analysis of the situation and effective policymaking.
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