Language Perspective in National Policy on Education 2020 and Employment Policy of the Indian Government

Abstract

The present system of education in India finds its roots into the colonial times. The structure of education has largely been influenced by the English system which was created with a purpose of developing individuals who could serve the British Government. The inheritance of the system also inherited the English language which became an inseparable part of the education system in India henceforth. The three-language system which has been functional ever since the independence of India recognizes teaching of English as a compulsory part of the language teaching. The National Education Policy 2020 had been a long-waited document. The present paper discusses the key-points made on the language teaching learning strategy in the NEP, 2020. The study has taken an analysis of requirement of English in the teaching learning system and has evaluated the NEP, 2020 document with a special concern to understand English language teaching discussion and suggestions. The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes on cultivating the indigenous languages of the country and enriching multilingualism. Contrasting to this are the research data prompting towards the essential requirement of English for employability. The National Education Policy apparently fails to adequately address the need of the connecting language that can yield better employable youth.