India, June 24 -- As global examples from Germany to Japan reaffirm the value of native-language education, it is time India embraced its own plurality - not as a barrier, but as the very foundation of holistic learning and national identity

The linguistic and cultural diversity of any country must be celebrated with great attention and in its true spirit. India's multilingual phenomenon has always been an integral part of society, but the nature of plurality of languages differs greatly. India, as one of the richest linguistic nations in the world, represents the plurality and diversity in its society, which has been seen as its biggest strength.

The dominance of English as a global language of education has derecognised the linguistic...