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For
Knowledge of additional language gives an edge – makes a person more competitive in today’s fast paced world – better employment opportunities with fluency in a foreign language – multi-national companies send professionals for on-site projects to other countries – delegates from other countries coming to interact with people of our country – can work as translators, interpreters or tourist guides, etc. – preservation of culture and tradition through native language.
Against
Students are already burdened with two languages – no need for a third language – no natural inclination for foreign language – foreign language not of much use in daily life and gradually gets forgotten – should not be forced on people who do not need it – can be taught only to those who demand for it – time and effort should not be wasted on something of no clear use.