SSLC exam: KDA subcommittee to probe reasons for students' failure in Kannada paper
Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday after a review meeting on the implementation of Kannada in governance, KDA chief Purushottam Bilimale described the situation as disastrous and said in Dharwad district alone, around 750 students had failed the Kannada language paper. "What is even more alarming is that a majority of these students are from govt schools," he rued.
The subcommittee, comprising Kannada scholars and primary school teachers, will investigate the teaching/ learning methods of Kannada and suggest necessary reforms.
"This is a matter of serious concern that touches upon the future of the state's language. The committee has been asked to submit its report within three months. Based on the findings, the KDA will recommend appropriate action to the education department," he added.
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Addressing the ongoing debate around the two-language policy, Bilimale said, "In my individual capacity, I firmly support the idea of a two-language policy.
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However, implementing it will be extremely difficult in the current political context, especially in states like Karnataka and Maharashtra where national parties are in power. These parties are unlikely to support a policy that does not prioritise Hindi.
In contrast, states like Tamil Nadu, where regional parties hold sway, find it easier to implement such policies," he said.
Regarding the forthcoming State Education Policy (SEP), Bilimale said he had interacted with members of the policy drafting committee, including Niranjanaradhya and Baragur Ramachandrappa, and was confident that a two- language policy would be among their recommendations.
"The real question, however, is whether the state govt will have the political will to adopt and implement it," he said.
Clarifying his stance on Hindi, Bilimale noted, "We are not opposed to teaching Hindi. Our objection lies in the way it is being positioned, not merely as a language, but as a tool of power. Its imposition is part of a political agenda. To resist this, we must assert the primacy of Kannada. If we fail to do so, regional languages will be sidelined."
Referring to the historic Gokak Movement, which sought primacy for Kannada in the state, Bilimale pointed out the significant role played by the Dharwad region. "Unfortunately, there is no memorial or institution that commemorates this contribution. We are recommending the establishment of a memorial at Gabbur Cross in Hubballi, which serves as the gateway to North Karnataka," he said. Bilimale said the KDA will conduct a detailed study on the funds crunch faced by various trusts and prevail upon govt to ensure proper funding.
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