Punjabi Mandatory for Class 10: Punjab Government's Strict Order Following CBSE Draft
The Punjab government has mandated Punjabi as a compulsory subject for Class 10 students, requiring all schools in the state to teach it as a primary subject. Schools that fail to comply will face strict action under the Punjab Learning of Punjabi and Other Languages Act, 2008. According to the latest notification, students in Punjab will not be considered as having passed Class 10 unless they have studied Punjabi as a main subject. This directive applies to all schools affiliated with any board operating in the state. The government emphasized that this move aims to preserve and promote the regional language among students. Enforcement and Legislative Background The directive reinforces the Punjab and Other Languages Education (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which had previously made Punjabi a mandatory subject from Class 1 to Class 10 across the state. Furthermore, Punjabi was also made compulsory in government offices to strengthen its official use. Opposition to CBSE Draft Norms The ...