Maharashtra will start 82 English medium schools in tribal districts.

In an ambitious plan to bring tribal children into the mainstream, the state government will start dedicated English medium schools in 16 tribal districts in the state from the next academic year.

The Tribal Development Minster Babanrao Pachpute said the government expects about a lakh students to benefit from the project.

The Centre has given a grant of Rs 36 crores for such schools.

It is wonderful that the State Government has taken this initiative. Proof that command over the English language is recognized as essential even in the most backward and rural areas of India.

The need to improve students’ English is felt in every part of the country. Linguaphone Children’s English would be a very valuable resource for the Primary School Curriculum, and  a Linguaphone 21 with Eyespeak Lab would give the students global quality Spoken English.

Bravo Maharashtra.