PATNA, May 29 -- Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) has come up with a novel initiative to recognise employees and students having knowledge of maximum Indian languages and reward them.

"Those having knowledge of maximum Indian languages will be conferred with 'Bhasha Sri Award', as CUSB is a centre that promotes multilingualism, which is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020," said CUSB vice-chancellor KN Singh.

Singh said that at a time when implementation of 3-Language Policy of the ministry of education, government of India is a much debated issue, multilingualism should not be seen as a handicap, but a welcome requirement, especially for students studying in national institutions across the country.

"I feel p...