Published: 17 December 2025Governance
UNESCO Releases 'Bhasha Matters' Report Advocating Mother-Tongue Instruction in India
UNESCO released its flagship report 'Bhasha Matters: The State of the Education Report for India 2025' on December 16, strongly advocating mother-tongue based instruction. The report calls for a national mission on Mother-Tongue Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE).
The report highlights that only 25% of Indian children currently receive education in their mother tongue. It recommends training teachers in multilingual pedagogy, developing content in 22 scheduled languages, and leveraging AI for educational translation. This aligns with NEP 2020's emphasis on regional languages as medium of instruction until at least Grade 5.
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What is the significance of **UNESCO Releases 'Bhasha Matters' Report Advocating Mother-Tongue Instruction in India** for India's economy?
UNESCO released its flagship report 'Bhasha Matters: The State of the Education Report for India 2025' on December 18, strongly advocating mother-tongue based instruction. The report calls for a national mission on Mother-Tongue Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE). The report highlights that only 25% of Indian children currently receive educati
What are the key figures and data points in **UNESCO Releases 'Bhasha Matters' Report Advocating Mother-Tongue Instruction in India**?
Key figures: 2025, 18,, 25%, 22. Only 25% of Indian children currently receive education in their mother tongue.
Which body is responsible for **UNESCO Releases 'Bhasha Matters' Report Advocating Mother-Tongue Instruction in India** and what is its mandate?
**the concerned authority** is the key body. Report calls for a national mission on Mother-Tongue Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE).
What impact will **UNESCO Releases 'Bhasha Matters' Report Advocating Mother-Tongue Instruction in India** have on common citizens or businesses?
Recommends training teachers in multilingual pedagogy and developing content in 22 scheduled languages.
What are India's broader growth targets linked to **UNESCO Releases 'Bhasha Matters' Report Advocating Mother-Tongue Instruction in India**?
Aligns with NEP 2020's emphasis on regional languages as medium of instruction until at least Grade 5.
