NUMBER: IIMUN/2025/[LANGUAGE POLICY IN TAMILNADU TNLA/WP/0000
Author(s) K. N. Nehru
Sub topic: Discussing the feasibility of introducing Hindi as an optional subject in State Board exams
Point1: Choice, not compulsion:
Introducing Hindi as an optional subject allows students who wish to learn it for career or
communication purposes to do so voluntarily, without affecting those who prefer to focus on
Tamil and English. This respects linguistic freedom and avoids cultural imposition.
Point2: Resource and infrastructure readiness:
Before implementation, the state must ensure adequate trained teachers, textbooks, and
evaluation systems for Hindi. Without proper resources, adding a new subject could burden
schools and reduce focus on core learning.
Point3: