With English medium education virtually the norm rather than an exception proficiency in one's Mother tongue has suffered irreparably. Very rarely one would opt for a vernacular school even in smaller towns. While the importance of English is not disputed what is alarming is the neglect of the mother tongue.
Can one be as proficient in his Mother tongue if the medium of instruction in schools is English? Students of vernacular schools however can master the English language as they go for higher education. At least our elders did. Not able to read/write one's mother tongue cannot be a matter of pride. This trend must be arrested and the effort must start at each home.
