Love For Mother Tongue! Telugu To Be Taught As Compulsory Subject In Telangana Schools

Telangana government on Wednesday announced to make Telugu language as a compulsory subject in all CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other board-affiliated schools from the 2025-26 academic year. According to the reports, Telugu classes will be added to the course from Class 1 to Class 10 under the Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act, which was established in 2018.

This decision was confirmed during a meeting with the CBSE management board. It was agreed that Telugu would be a compulsory subject for students in Classes 9 and 10 across all relevant schools in Telangana. The move aims to promote the learning of Telugu among students whose mother tongue is not Telugu and those from other states.

Telugu Classes Implementation Details

The government plans to introduce 'Simple Telugu' textbooks named 'Vennela' for exams in Classes 9 and 10. These textbooks are designed to improve students' understanding of the language. This approach is expected to benefit students by making the language more accessible and easier to learn.

An official notice stated, "In the circumstances reported by the Director of School Education, Telangana, Hyderabad in the reference 2nd cited after examination of the proposal, the government hereby accorded permission. The director of school education, Telangana, Hyderabad, is requested to take necessary action in the matter, accordingly."

Background and Legislation

The Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act was enacted to ensure that Telugu is taught across various educational institutions. This includes government Zilla Parishad schools, mandal parishad schools, aided schools, as well as CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other board-affiliated institutions.

The decision reflects a broader effort by the state government to preserve and promote regional languages within its educational framework. By making Telugu compulsory across different boards, it aims to foster a deeper connection with local culture and heritage among students.