67.Language-teaching to be improved

126.(Refer NEP 2020 Para 22.7)Language-teaching too must be improved to be more experiential and to focus on the ability to converse and interact in the language and not just on the literature, vocabulary, and grammar of the language. Languages must be used more extensively for conversation and for teaching- learning.

127.(Refer NEP 2020 Para 22.9)Strong departments and programmes in Indian languages, comparative literature, creative writing, arts, music, philosophy, etc. will be launched and developed across the country

128.(Refer NEP 2020 Para 22.9)Degrees including 4-yearB.Ed. dual degrees will be developed in these subjects

129.(Refer NEP 2020 Para 22.10)More HEIs, and more programmes in higher education, will use the mother tongue/local language as a medium of instruction, and/or offer programmes bilingually, in order to increase access and GER and also to promote the strength, usage, and vibrancy of all Indian languages.

130.(Refer NEP 2020 Para 22.10)Private HEIs too will be encouraged and incentivized to use Indian languages as medium of instruction and/or offer bilingual programmes.