<p>Language is a key element in globalisation and this calls for stronger policies allowing children the freedom to learn three languages at school level, Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy said here on Saturday. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Speaking at the launch of Ranjini Manian’s book ‘Upwardly mobile’ he said the local language, national language and English must be taught to children in every school. <br /><br />“I am a Kannadiga and I myself find it difficult to speak in other Indian states. Children have great potential but the policy makers comprise old people who think with their aged mindset. Create a policy that allows three languages to be taught at school level,” said Murthy.<br /><br />Those who migrate within India must also be taught the basic level of the particular language of the state. <br /><br />“If a Marathi child moves to a school in Karnataka, then that child must learn the basics of Kannada. This is very important in terms of self confidence, work and education,” commented Murthy. <br /><br />Ranjini’s book which looks at the cultural hurdles faced by Indians in the global scenario provides solutions for the new global Indian manager. <br /><br />Ranjini said that a primary problem amongst Indians is that difficulty in saying ‘no’. “Indians do not give a direct and honest answer as we find it difficult to deny something. <br /><br />Dealing with western clients calls for this element as they fail to understand that answers that are not direct,” she said.</p>
<p>Language is a key element in globalisation and this calls for stronger policies allowing children the freedom to learn three languages at school level, Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy said here on Saturday. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Speaking at the launch of Ranjini Manian’s book ‘Upwardly mobile’ he said the local language, national language and English must be taught to children in every school. <br /><br />“I am a Kannadiga and I myself find it difficult to speak in other Indian states. Children have great potential but the policy makers comprise old people who think with their aged mindset. Create a policy that allows three languages to be taught at school level,” said Murthy.<br /><br />Those who migrate within India must also be taught the basic level of the particular language of the state. <br /><br />“If a Marathi child moves to a school in Karnataka, then that child must learn the basics of Kannada. This is very important in terms of self confidence, work and education,” commented Murthy. <br /><br />Ranjini’s book which looks at the cultural hurdles faced by Indians in the global scenario provides solutions for the new global Indian manager. <br /><br />Ranjini said that a primary problem amongst Indians is that difficulty in saying ‘no’. “Indians do not give a direct and honest answer as we find it difficult to deny something. <br /><br />Dealing with western clients calls for this element as they fail to understand that answers that are not direct,” she said.</p>