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.
1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956). (Part XVII—LANGUAGE)