The Supreme Court directed the Rajasthan government to frame a comprehensive Mother Tongue Education Policy, citing Articles 350A, 21A, and 19(1)(a), aligning the state's primary education framework with the National Education Policy 2020.
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| Fact / Entity | Detail |
|---|---|
| What | Supreme Court directed Rajasthan to frame a Mother Tongue Education Policy |
| When | May 2026 |
| Who | Supreme Court of India; Government of Rajasthan |
| Constitutional Articles | Article 350A (Mother tongue instruction); Article 21A (RTE); Article 19(1)(a) (Freedom of speech and expression) |
| Policy Link | National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 |
| Target Group | Children belonging to linguistic minority groups at the primary stage |
| Key Outcome | Judicial enforcement of constitutional directive for mother tongue facilities |