Thaawarchand Gehlot has asked the State government to re-examine its decision to award only grades, without marks, for the third language in the SSLC examination.
The move follows a representation submitted by the Association for Preservation of Local Languages, Bengaluru, which raised concerns about the impact of the policy on students and the education system. The representation was forwarded to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh through an official communication.
The group highlighted that the third language plays an important role in promoting linguistic diversity, awareness, and intellectual development among students. It cautioned that a grading-only system may reduce the academic importance of the subject and affect students’ motivation to study it seriously.
Concerns were also raised by teachers, parents, and education experts about the long-term effects of the policy on the quality and inclusiveness of school education in the State.
The Governor has requested the State government to examine the issue in detail, in consultation with the School Education Department and other authorities, and take appropriate action.
The review aims to ensure balanced academic outcomes and protect students’ learning interests.
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