As a country with almost 121 languages and 22 official languages, India is a nation which is truly unique from the world with its rich cultural diversity. Most Indians can speak, read, and write in multiple languages and multilingualism is the norm for a majority of the families.

Here are 4 key benefits of incorporating multilingualism within our education system:

It allows better communication and social relationships: When we are able to speak in multiple languages, we open the doors of communication with a wide range of native speakers of different languages. Multilingualism breaks the barriers to our social relationships within the schools and our communities.
It sharpens your brain: Research shows that children who speak multiple languages have a wider resource of vocabulary and sharper cognitive abilities than those who speak only one language. It improves your memory, attention, and multitasking abilities.
It opens the avenues for better career opportunities globally: With fluency in different languages, a job aspirant has better chances of getting employed in companies not just in India, but across the globe.
It increases self-esteem and confidence: Being a confident speaker of multiple languages has a significant impact on your personality, confidence, and self-esteem.
Director Dr. Jinal Joshi- Department of International Relations by SVKM , Head of Communications and skill development KSV Kadi Gandhinagar

If you were shying away from speaking your native languages or learning new languages (both Indian and foreign), it is time to embrace the gift of multilingualism today!
Dr. Jinal Joshi