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Karnataka to Introduce English-Medium Sections in All Government Schools from Next Year
Sentiment: NeutralHigh Priority
What Happened?
The Karnataka government plans to convert all state-run schools into bilingual institutions by adding English-medium sections for the next academic session. This decision responds to the growing demand for English education among parents.
Key points
- Karnataka has 48,527 publicly owned schools according to UDISE+ 2025-26 data.
- School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa emphasized parents' right to choose the medium of instruction.
- 6,539 schools have already introduced English-medium sections since the initiative began.
- In Bengaluru, 1,103 out of 1,465 government schools have been permitted to start English-medium sections.
- Last year, 11,555 prospective schools registered for English-medium sections across 33 educational districts.
Key insights
- The shift to English-medium education may attract more students to government schools.
- Parents' preference for English could influence future educational policies in Karnataka.
- The introduction of bilingual education may require additional teacher training and resources.
Why it matters
This initiative could enhance educational opportunities for students seeking English-medium instruction.
Source
Times Now
