The Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu to “change its mindset” on Hindi education in a case involving the establishment and operation of Centre-run schools, including Navodaya Vidyalayas. The court indicates that states should not function as if they are “separate nations” in education policy, and it presses for engagement with the Centre on how the schools will operate.
Tamil Nadu argues that the Navodaya school model does not fit its two-language policy. The state contends that the language approach under the Centre-run schools conflicts with its framework for school education. Other coverage of the hearing emphasizes the court’s expectation that Tamil Nadu should reconsider its position and hold discussions with the Union government.
The matter is scheduled to resume in December, after the court’s directions during the current proceedings. The dispute centers on language policy and how the Centre’s school model is implemented within a state’s education rules.
