. The Tamil Nadu government has been refusing to participate in the Prime Minister's Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme, citing concerns that the New Education Policy ( NEP ) is trying to impose Hindi in the Tamil-speaking state, and accusing the center of withholding funds to push its language agenda. The clash is part of the ongoing conflict between the BJP-led central government and the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government which began after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged the state to adopt the three-language formula.
Champions Trophy 2025 IND vs PAK Live: Pakistan lose Imam, Babar in quick succession 'If Shubman Gill gets out early, Pakistan will have a good chance': Ramiz Raja Babar's absence sparks speculation; PCB chief demands victory at any cost In response, CM M K Stalin accused the Centre of imposing Hindi and withholding Samagra Shiksha funds meant for the state. What is the three-language policy? The three-language formula is a policy that encourages students in India to learn three languages: their mother tongue, Hindi, and English. It was first introduced in the 1968 National Policy on Education, but not implemented by Tamil Nadu.
Why is Tamil Nadu protesting? Tamil Nadu has a long history of opposing Hindi imposition. After the Constitution came into effect in 1950, non-Hindi-speaking states, especially Tamil Nadu, strongly opposed the Union government’s move to make Hindi the sole official language after 1965. Union Education Minister Dhar.