CBSE defends three-language policy in Supreme Court, says nearly half of affiliated schools already meet norms
CBSE told the Supreme Court that 47.3% of its 28,848 affiliated schools already offer two or more Indian languages in Class 9.
% of CBSE-affiliated schools have at least one Indian-language teacher.
CBSE argued most affiliated schools are prepared to implement the revised three-language policy without needing to recruit additional teachers.
NCERT stated textbooks and academic resources are being developed to support a smooth transition.
CBSE clarified that foreign languages remain an option under the policy.
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