Which part of the Constitution contains Article 350A?

Article 350A is in Part XVII (Official Language), Chapter IV — Special Directives.

Has Article 350A been amended?

Yes. Article 350A was changed by the 7th Amendment Act, 1956.

Part XVII · Official Language · Chapter IV — Special Directives

Article 350A: Facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage

Q: What does Article 350A of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 350A deals with facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage. 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.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 350A

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.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

A plain-English explanation of Article 350A, landmark judgments and exam facts are being added to this page.

Amendment history

Changed by: 7th Amendment Act, 1956

Arts. 350A and 350B ins. by s.21., ibid. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).

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