CBSE schools across the country are rolling out a genuinely structural change this academic session — three compulsory languages instead of two, organised under a new R1-R2-R3 framework. Here's what students and parents actually need to know.

CBSE's three-language policy aims to promote Bharatiya Bhashas, but teacher shortages, limited resources and changing student aspirations raise questions about its practical implementation. An opinion on balancing cultural identity with global education.