Article 350A Simplified: Facilities for instruction in mother

Official Text

tongue at primary stage.-It shall be the endeavour of every State and of every local authority within the State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups; and the President may issue such directions to any State as he considers necessary or proper for securing the provision of such facilities. ANGUAGE )

Simple Meaning

Article 350A is a beautiful rule that says every child has a right to start their education in their own Mother Tongue. It tells the government to try its best to provide primary schooling in the child's home language, especially for groups who speak a minority language.

Explain Like Ten

This rule says that schools should try their best to teach young children in their own family language when they are starting primary school, especially if they are a minority group.

Student Mode

Inserted by the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956. Directs every State and local authority to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups. It also empowers the President to issue binding directions to states to secure these facilities.

Example

If a child's first language is a regional dialect, the state should try to provide their first few years of schooling in that language to help them learn better.

Key Takeaway

Learning starts best in the language you speak at home.

FAQs

Is Article 350A a fundamental right?

No, it is a directive found in Part XVII. However, it is closely linked to Article 21A (Right to Education) and Article 29(1) (Protection of minority interests), and is vital for primary child development.

Who has the authority to issue directions to states to ensure mother-tongue instruction?

Under Article 350A, the President of India is empowered to issue such directions to any State as he considers necessary or proper.

Quiz

Which amendment inserted Article 350A and 350B into the Constitution?

Answer: 7th Amendment

Under Article 350A, who is authorized to issue directions to States to ensure facilities for mother-tongue primary instruction?

Answer: The President of India

Related Topics

• Article 21A
• Article 29