CBSE Schools to Host Bhartiya Bhasha Camps: Students to Explore 22 Indian Languages!
CBSE Launches Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp: A Celebration of Multilingualism
The Ministry of Education has introduced the Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp, a groundbreaking initiative to promote multilingual learning among students across India. Launched by Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on May 19, 2025, this program aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizing the importance of mother tongue education and cultural awareness.
🌍 What is the Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp?
The Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp is designed to expose students to Indian languages from different linguistic families in an engaging and interactive manner. The camp will be conducted in CBSE-affiliated schools nationwide, offering students a 28-hour capsule course developed by NCERT and SCERT.
📚 Key Features of the Summer Camp
✔ Learning a New Indian Language – Students will explore languages beyond their curriculum.
✔ Interactive Activities – Role-plays, flashcards, and translation exercises for practical learning.
✔ Cultural Immersion – Music, dance, and art sessions to deepen appreciation of India’s heritage.
✔ Virtual City Tours – Audio-visual tools to enhance real-life conversation skills.
✔ Traditional Cooking – Learning names of spices, vegetables, and preparing local dishes.
✔ Geography & History Lessons – Exploring rivers, mountains, and historical monuments.
🏫 How Schools Will Implement the Program
Schools will organize seven-day camps, where students will:
🔹 Learn basic greetings, alphabets, and numbers in a new language.
🔹 Engage in patriotic song translations and cultural storytelling.
🔹 Participate in quizzes, performances, and certificate distribution at the end of the camp.
📖 Primers in Indian Languages
To support Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), NCERT and CIIL have developed 117 primers in various Indian languages. These primers help students build early reading and writing skills while fostering emotional and cultural connections with their native language.
🔍 Special Modules for Students
NCERT has also introduced special modules covering themes such as:
✔ India as the Fifth Economic Power
✔ Bharat – Mother of Democracy
✔ India’s Digital Success
✔ COVID-19 Management
✔ Asian Games Sporting Achievements
✔ Swachhata and Virasat aur Vikas
These modules include interactive activities, quizzes, and self-paced learning tools, ensuring students develop a strong sense of national pride.
📢 Final Takeaway
The Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp is a transformative initiative that fosters linguistic diversity, cultural appreciation, and experiential learning. By embracing multilingual education, CBSE aims to create a more inclusive and culturally aware generation of students.
