Chandigarh, May 24 -- As summer vacations begin across government schools in Chandigarh, students are turning their break into a meaningful and memorable experience by learning a new Indian language and getting a closer look at the country's vibrant cultural diversity.

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, week-long Bhartiya Bhasha Summer Camps, launched under the National Education Policy (NEP) by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), are being organised across all 111 government schools of the city.

A total of 22 Indian languages are being taught, with around 75 to 80 students enrolled in each school. Apart from school teachers, community volunteers have also been roped in for the camps.

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