Article 350A
Facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage
Part XVII: Official Language
It shall be the endeavour of every State and of every local authority within the State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups; and the President may issue such directions to any State as he considers necessary or proper for securing the provision of such facilities.
Amendment notes
- ¹Whole article: Arts. 350A and 350B ins. by s.21., the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
The Constitution of India (As on 1 May 2026). Includes every amendment up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. The small raised numbers in the text point to the amendment notes below.