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I think that overall it is a good idea. Despite English being very popular in India, not all people speak good English, most patients would prefer using their n
by NoPie 4y ago
I think that overall it is a good idea. Despite English being very popular in India, not all people speak good English, most patients would prefer using their native language. If a doctor cannot even say “heart attack” in the native language of a patient, then it can cause great communication problems.
Of course, English will remain important language as most textbooks, studies, international conferences will be in English.
- shortsightedsid 4y agoThe problem remains since many people don’t know or understand Hindi. Unlike many other countries, there isn’t one single ‘native’ language. English is the only one that currently transcends barriers. Hindi could become that in the future. Other efforts also exist such as to popularize Sanskrit.
- NoPie 4y agoIt is not much different from Europe with many local languages. People in those countries study in their own native languages. Starting with Hindi in India would be a good start to give local languages more prominence.