English Compulsory in Uttar Pradesh Government Schools

Agra: Children in all government schools in Uttar Pradesh are now compulsorily learning English - a move aimed at increasing their employment potential. The government has ordered that English be taught as a language right from Class 2 at all state-run schools. The language had been almost banished by earlier governments.

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English Compulsory in Uttar Pradesh Government Schools