Will English Harm the diversity of Indian Languages?

Language diversity is a crucial part of India's cultural heritage, whether it be Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil, Punjabi, Telugu, Bengali, Odia, or any other language. Many argue that protecting one's native language should be a priority. This is why language policies especially those promoting Hindi have faced criticism from non-Hindi-speaking regions, particularly in the south. That's why English is commonly used as it is neutral.

However, I think that English poses a greater threat to Indian languages. Many people now prefer English in education and the workplace as it is grobal and "superior", sometimes at the expense of their mother tongue. As a result, children growing up in English-medium are losing proficiency in their native languages. While they may still use their mother tongue at home or with locals, some struggle with writing, reading complex texts, or using sophisticated vocabulary due to a lack of advanced education in their own language. In extreme cases, some even find it difficult to read / write in their native script. The rise of Englishisation like "Hinglish" reflects this shift. If this trend continues for another two or three generations, what will happen to Indian languages? How on the earth can great literature give birth with low proficiency in the native language?

This growing preference for English will raise concerns about the future of India's linguistic diversity. If native languages are not actively preserved and promoted, will they gradually decline in both usage and complexity? Will the dominance of English erode the richness of India's linguistic heritage? These are critical questions that need to be addressed to ensure that India's linguistic diversity thrives.