LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 25:11 November 2025
ISSN 1930-2940

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Tech Meets Language: Exploring India's Evolving Learning Ecosystem

Dr. N. Mannarsamy

Abstract

India's linguistic diversity is one of the richest and most complex globally, with over 22 scheduled languages and hundreds of dialects shaping everyday communication. This multilingual tapestry presents significant challenges and opportunities within the realm of education, particularly language learning. The intersection of advancing technologies and language education in India is creating innovative frameworks that leverage digital tools to make learning more inclusive, accessible, and effective. This article explores India's evolving language learning ecosystem, emphasizing the role of technology—from AI-powered language tools to government-supported digital platforms—and the country's efforts to preserve linguistic diversity while improving educational outcomes. Key government initiatives such as Bhashini, SWAYAM, and Anuvadini facilitate digital vernacular education and language preservation. Despite significant progress, challenges remain, including the digital divide, content quality disparities, and the need for teacher training to handle multilingual classrooms effectively. This paper assesses India's linguistic landscape in education, evaluates technology-driven transformation fueled by AI and digital infrastructure, and considers future prospects for an equitable, multilingual language learning ecosystem. It highlights the critical synergy of culture and technology in shaping India's educational future, particularly through the lens of the National Education Policy 2020 that prioritizes mother tongue learning up to at least grade 5. The article concludes with reflections on bridging gaps and scaling innovations for a truly inclusive learning environment across India's diverse linguistic communities.

Keywords:language learning, digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI), digital vernacular education, language preservation

Introduction

India's linguistic diversity is among the richest and most complex in the world, shaping not only its cultural identity but also its educational landscape. With 22 officially scheduled languages and hundreds of regional tongues spoken across the country, India represents a vibrant multilingual society. This linguistic plurality presents both opportunities and challenges for education, where language plays a crucial role as both a medium of instruction and a cultural anchor. Historically, the dominance of English, a vestige of colonial legacy, has created disparities between regions and socio-economic groups, often marginalizing those whose mother tongue differs from the classroom language.

In response, the 2020 National Education Policy (NEP) marks a transformative moment for the country’s education system by advocating for education in the mother tongue or regional language until at least the fifth grade. This emphasis on multilingual instruction recognizes that early education in one's native language significantly enhances cognitive development, conceptual understanding, and knowledge retention. By valuing linguistic diversity as an asset rather than a barrier, the NEP seeks to reshape how learning is experienced across India’s diverse classrooms.

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Dr. N. Mannarsamy
Assistant Professor of English
Department of English
Government Arts College
Vridhachalam
Cuddalore Districk
Tamil Nadu
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