CBSE Policy Change: Central Govt Bypasses State Approval for Private Schools – Impact on Tamil Nadu’s Two-Language Policy.
The ongoing conflict between the Central and Tamil Nadu governments over language policies has intensified with the Centre's new CBSE regulations. The updated rules remove the requirement for private CBSE schools to obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) from state governments, limiting state authority. This move has sparked criticism in Tamil Nadu, where the government strongly opposes the National Education Policy (NEP) and the three-language system, insisting on its existing two-language policy. The new guidelines allow private CBSE schools to seek direct approval from the Centre, bypassing state intervention, further escalating tensions.
Chennai: Amid ongoing tensions between the Central Government and the Tamil Nadu Government over the two-language policy, the Central Government has issued new directives by amending CBSE regulations. Notably, the new rules state that private CBSE schools no longer require a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) from state governments, effectively limiting state authority.
Tamil Nadu has consistently rejected the National Education Policy (NEP) and the three-language policy, leading Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to state that the Centre cannot allocate funds to Tamil Nadu. His remarks sparked widespread condemnation across the state.
In response, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, along with other political leaders and MPs, strongly opposed the minister's comments. INDIA alliance parties like DMK, Congress, and MDMK staged protests against Pradhan's remarks. The Tamil Nadu government firmly reiterated that the two-language policy will prevail in the state and that the three-language policy or any form of Hindi imposition will not be accepted. This has further escalated tensions between the state and the Centre.
Recently, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials from CBSE, Kendriya Vidyalaya, and Navodaya schools. It was expected that the meeting would discuss the introduction of a global curriculum and new regulations.
Additionally, there are plans to conduct CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams twice a year starting soon. The Centre has now officially amended CBSE regulations, leading to allegations that some changes infringe upon the powers of state governments. Specifically, the authority of state governments to issue NOCs to private CBSE schools has been removed.
The new rules allow private CBSE schools to seek direct approval from the Central Government without needing prior clearance from the state. While the Centre may consult the state education department if there are objections, final approval can be granted even without state consent.
Critics argue that this move further centralizes control over education, undermining state authority. In the wake of the NEP already limiting state powers, the latest CBSE policy changes are seen as another attempt by the Centre to bypass state governments.
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