Vol. 8, Issue 6, Part A (2022)

Abstract
To start with Language Policy, it has been defined as "the deliberate choices made by governments or other authorities with regard to the relationship between language and public life”. With regards to India Language in education policy derives from the Indian Constitution. Today India is a multilingual society with 22 official languages and over a thousand other languages and also we are significantly influenced by globalization and liberalization in this juncture Language in education has been widely debated from the formative years of India’s independence to till date which is clearly reflected in National Education Policy 2020. The National Education Policy is comprehensive Approach towards reforming the Education system from school to higher education level, this policy is designed on the framework of Sustainable Development Goals 2030 of United Nations. This goal of UN was adopted by India in 2015 and it ensures “inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” by 2030. In this direction Central Government has presented a roadmap for the transition from primary education to higher education, accepting the 'National Education Policy’ in this policy Indian languages have been considered in a holistic manner and the power of language has been given importance. In this paper we have made an attempt to focus on Need for Language Policy for Education Historical Perspective of Language Policy in Indian Education Present Situation of Language in Education in India National Education Policy 2020 and language in Education.