We find ourselves in agreement with the views expressed by Fr Pratap Naik. S. J
& Mr Soter Dsousa. The Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) in Goa should
seriously consider the option of foregoing Grants from the Govt. of Goa and
switch to English as the medium of instruction in all its Schools.. Parents and
students could rhen exercise the option to choose the medium of instruction.It
is neccessary that a conviction deeply held by the DBE must not be
sacrificed at the Altar of Govt Grants
On another front if the Govt. witholds Grants to English medium Schools, the
decision could be challenged in the Courts as the Constitution of India does
not permit discrimination on the basis of language. Quite to the contrary the
Constitution of India recognises ENGLISH as a Link language. No offence is
meant to any other language as all languages deserve respect. Whilst States in
India are formed on a LINGUISTIC basis, and not on longitudes latitudes
straight, equal parts/areas, it does not follow that every State must support
ONLY the language on which the State is carved out.The LINGUISTIC basis for
carving out States has been to give flexibility as India is not a MONOLITIC ,
single hued State. The linguistic basis of a State does not compel the Govt. to
only support education in the State language. If this were to be the case the
entire administrative structure as envisaged in the Constitution would
collapse. Imagine it would become impractible
to transfer Judges of one High Court to another, any Central Cadre Officer to
be transferred from one State to another State. The NATION would collapse
through" LANGUAGE INBREEDING "
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