What is the significance of NEP, 2020 regarding languages

1. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the preservation and promotion of all Indian languages, recognizing their importance in preserving cultural heritage. 2. The policy encourages multilingualism, suggesting that children learn at least two languages in addition to their mother tongue. 3. It aims to promote the learning of regional languages, aiming to make the linguistic diversity of India an asset rather than a barrier. 4. NEP 2020 seeks to establish language departments in higher education institutions to study and preserve Indian languages. 5. The policy also suggests the development of language technology to facilitate learning and preservation of diverse languages in India.