Chhattisgarh to teach primary students in local dialects, Bhupesh Baghel says on R Day

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said primary students will be taught in Gondi, Halbi, Bhatri, Sargujia, Korwa, Pando, Kudukh, Kamari among others in the State schools.

Updated on: Jan 26, 2020, 20:41:00 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh has decided to introduce local languages and dialects as the medium of instruction in State-run primary schools from the next academic session.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has announced the introduction of local dialects in schools as the medium of instruction. (PTI Photo/)

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said students will be taught in Gondi, Halbi, Bhatri, Sargujia, Korwa, Pando, Kudukh, Kamari among others.

“In the ‘Right to Education Act 2009, there was a provision to teach children in their mother tongue wherever possible, but the previous government has not taken any initiative in this direction.. we have decided now that every attempt in this regard will be made,” Baghel said.

Baghel added that government had also directed all State schools to introduce discussions on different aspects of the Constitution of India once a week to increase awareness of its fundamental tenets.

Chhattisgarh government had released a related circular on Friday instructing schools to hold such discussions after morning prayers on every Monday.

“The creator of constitution Dr BR Ambedkar had said that it bothers him if India will be able to maintain its independence or will again lose it?. If political parties place their creed above the country, then our freedom will once again be in danger and possibly it will end forever’. We all must counter any such possible event with full determination,” Bhagel said in his speech.

While listing some achievements of his government, the chief minister cited the withdrawal of criminal cases against 313 people in insurgency-hit Bastar region and claimed its programmes to win back the trust of the tribals in the region was working.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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