Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp –2026, Promoting Multilingualism, Cultural Understanding and Joyful Learning under NEP 2020
CBSE/ACAD/AP&AD(AC)/2026
Date: 13.05.2026
Circular No: Acad-30/2026
All the Heads of Schools affiliated to CBSE
Subject: Organisation of Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp (BBSC) 2026 – reg.
Dear Principal,
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasises on multilingualism to strengthen national integration, cultural understanding and communication skills. In alignment with these objectives and to provide students with joyful and experiential opportunities to learn one more Indian language, Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp (BBSC)-2026 shall be organised across schools during the summer vacation.
The initiative aims to promote the spirit of “Learn One More Bharatiya Bhasha” through joyful language-learning experiences for students. The camps are designed to expose learners to different Indian languages and cultures and to develop basic conversational skills in any Indian language other than their mother tongue.
School-Level Action Points -The camp may be conducted in physical mode, as per feasibility, for approximately 28 hours (2 hours per day for 7 days) and the schools may-
- Organise the camp during summer vacation or, where vacations are over, through weekend sessions/after-school hours.
- Appoint one nodal teacher with the support of other teachers may plan and organise programme at school level for each day of the summer camp.
- Choose any Indian language based on student interest, local context, or availability of resource persons.
- Encourage language teachers, art/music teachers, parents, volunteers, alumni, local experts, NGOs, and special educators to participate as resource persons.
- Utilise PM e-Vidya resources and materials developed by NCERT and other institutions.
- Maintain participation records and photographs/videos of activities.
- Encourage formation of Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad/Language Clubs for continued language learning.
- Award participation certificates to students and teachers/resource persons.
While organizing the Summer Camps, the schools must follow the instructions/guidelines of local administration regarding heat wave etc., and make proper arrangements for drinking water for all participants. The safety and security of the participants shall be the responsibility of the school.
Suggestive Day-wise Activities for BBSC-2026
|
Day |
Activities | Suggestive Pedagogy |
| Day 1 | Basic greetings and expressions, alphabets, numbers, signatures, etc. | Role play, Flash cards, etc. |
| Day 2 | Virtual City tour/Real-life conversation practices | A/V tools, etc. Role-play – shopping, ordering food at a restaurant, at the bus stop asking for directions, making others understand road traffic rules, etc., how to converse with local auto/ bus drivers, civilians, etc. |
| Day 3 | Art (Music/ Dance/ Painting) | Sing Along, names of unique instruments, usage of Song Sheets, dance steps/ local painting styles/ objects/ artefacts through videos, or by inviting a resource person for a talk, etc. from local
community. |
| Day 4 | Local Cuisines (name of spices/ vegetables/ fruits) | Traditional items/ dishes can be prepared by students with the help of teachers. |
| Day 5 | Culture appreciation, Development of listening skills; Awareness about the local heroes / freedom fighters/ artists/ eminent people, etc. | A/V tools, watching of short children/social film in the concerned language with sub titles in Hindi/ English/ known language
Puppetry/ nukkad natak etc. Short story telling |
| Day 6 | Knowledge of History, Geography by knowing the names of Rivers/ Mountains/Historical Monuments, etc. | Usage of Physical maps in Atlas, A/V resource material, etc. |
| Day 7 | Traditional Games & Motivation and Closure | Traditional language-based games viz. Antakshari (word chain game using song titles or words), Word based games viz. Tongue Twisters, Word association games (connecting words based on meanings or sounds), etc. Performance by children before parents, quiz and certificate distribution. |
Indian Sign Language (ISL)
In line with the RPwD Act, 2016 and NEP 2020, schools are encouraged to introduce students to Indian Sign Language (ISL) by using available NIOS and PM e-Vidya resources and by collaborating with local NGOs/special educators wherever feasible.
You are requested to ensure enthusiastic participation of students and to make the initiative a vibrant celebration of India’s linguistic diversity and cultural richness.
With best wishes!
(Dr. Praggya M. Singh)
Professor & Director (Academics)
Copy to the respective Heads of Directorates, Organisations and Institutions with a request to disseminate the information to all the schools under their jurisdiction:
1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-16
2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida-201309
3. The Secretary, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
4. The Secretary, Sainik Schools Society, Room No. 101, D-1 Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi- 110001
5. The Chairman, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, N-1/9, Near Doordarshan Kendra, PO Sainik School Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751005
6. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110054
7. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh-160017
8. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim –737101
9. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar –791111
10. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair – 744101
11. The Director of School Education, Ladakh, Room No.101-102, Ground Floor, Council Secretariat, Kurbathang, Kargil – Ladakh
12. The Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, 3rd Floor, B block, Anjaneya Towers, VTPS Rd, Bhimaraju Gutta, Ibrahimpatnam, Andhra Pradesh – 521 456
13. The Director, Jharkhand Education Project Council, Old HEC High School, JSCA Stadium Road, Jagannathpur, Sector-III, Dhurwa, Ranchi-834004 (Jharkhand)
14. Navy Education Society, Dte of Naval Education, Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, West Block-V, RK Puram, New Delhi-110066
15. The Additional Director General of Army Education, A –Wing, Sena Bhawan, DHQ, PO, New Delhi-110001
16. The Secretary AWES, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), FDRC Building No. 202, Shankar Vihar (Near APS), Delhi Cantt-110010
17. DS to Chairperson, CBSE
18. Secretary/ Controller of Examinations/ All Directors, CBSE
19. All Regional Directors/ Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliated schools of the Board in their respective regions
20. All Joint Secretary/ Deputy Secretary/ PPS/SPS/Under Secretary/ Assistant Secretary, CBSE
21. All Head(s)/ In-Charge(s), Centre of Excellence, CBSE
22. In charge IT Unit with the request to put this Circular on the CBSE Academic Website
23. In-Charge, Library
24. Record File
Professor & Director (Academics)
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