(a) whether some of the schools set up, funded and managed by the Union Government are
neglecting the regional language in their curriculum;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State and Union Territory-wise; and
(
(c) the action taken against such institutions as it accounts for breach of
constitutional provision and the details of the guidelines issued by the Governments in this
regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI M.A.A.FATMI)
(a) to (c ) There are three school systems which are funded by this Ministry and managed by
Autonomous Organisations viz. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
(NVS) and Central Tibetan School Administration (CTSA). Provision for teaching of regional
language in Kendriya Vidyalayas exists provided 20 or more students in a class opt for
the same. Regional language is taught in all Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. CTSA Schools are
set up to impart education to the wards of Tibetan refugees in India, while preserving and
promoting their culture and heritage, hence, Tibetan is taught as a language.