Bare Act

The Punjab Learning of Punjabi and other Languages Act, 2008

This Punjab law mandates that Punjabi be taught as a compulsory subject in all schools from first to tenth grade, while Hindi is required from third to eighth grade, both starting in the 2009-10 academic year. It applies to all state-run and private schools, including those run by trusts or societies, and requires students to pass Punjabi to receive a matriculation certificate. The legislation empowers the state government to appoint a competent authority to enforce these rules and imposes heavy financial penalties, up to one lakh rupees, for schools that fail to comply, ensuring the promotion of regional languages in education.

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