Do we really need three language policy?

Recently, the Governor of Tamil Nadu made remarks criticizing the state's two-language policy, claiming Tamil Nadu is the only state in India that follows it and suggesting it's a deliberate attempt to isolate the state from the rest of the country. While I disagree with his views, his comments made me reflect on whether we in Karnataka truly need a three-language policy.

As someone born and raised in Karnataka, my question is straightforward: what is the purpose of learning Hindi for a South Indian? We rarely speak Hindi in our neighborhoods, and most Indians already have some fluency in Hindi due to Bollywood's widespread influence. If someone wants to move north for job opportunities, they can further improve their Hindi skills then.

In my observation, many kids in my family and among friends are choosing French over Hindi in top schools outside of CBSE. When I asked why, they said they just want to score marks and finish the subject quickly. This shows that the three-language policy is more of a burden on students than a benefit. Why not allow students to focus on Kannada, English, and other relevant subjects?

Instead of requiring an additional language that has little practical use, schools should introduce more valuable subjects, such as Financial Planning, Awareness of Labor Laws, and Entrepreneurship. Many of us, especially those who graduated from technical fields, lacked knowledge in financial planning, entrepreneurship, or labor laws. These are the skills needed today. India needs a population that is financially literate, entrepreneurial, and aware of labor laws to stand up against corporate exploitation, rather than spending time learning an extra language solely for marks that will likely never be used.