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New Delhi, May 12, 2026: The Supreme Court of India has instructed the Rajasthan government to formulate a comprehensive policy to recognize and promote the Rajasthani language as a medium of instruction in schools across the state. The decision underscores the importance of mother-tongue-based education, aligning closely with the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta noted a constitutional "vacuum" regarding the recognition of the language at the primary school level and mandated structured steps to integrate Rajasthani into the state's broader educational curriculum.
The apex court has directed the state to introduce Rajasthani as a formal subject in both government and private schools in a phased manner. The integration is ordered to commence at the foundational and preparatory stages of schooling before progressively expanding to higher academic levels.