Urdu may soon become part of national curriculum, as the government plans to promote Urdu language during 12th plan period.
A proposal has been put forth in the 12th plan which is in the last stage of its finalisation. For the documentation of 12th plan steering committee has prepared a separate chapter for minority welfare. The proposal states that Urdu should not be limited only to Madarsas; rather it should be made part of school curriculum. For this massive recruitment of Urdu teachers in mainstream schools controlled by the state boards and CBSE must be ensured.
The report maintained that Urdu is not only a prominent language but also medium of thought, learning, communication and culture of the nation beyond social, religious and regional boundaries.
The report also suggested appointment of Urdu teachers in an expanded manner with adequate funding not only to Madarsas, but also in promoting the language in more mainstream schools and colleges.
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