English or mother tongue

There is a craze for learning English in India. Even low income families are spending a large part of their monthly income in sending their children to English medium school. English is considered a passport to a good job. Despite these efforts, the results are not so good. In our interactions with large number of young persons, we find the persons from rural areas and small towns usually have low confidence on themselves because of being poor in English conversation. The large part of Indian Economy is with 15 % population which is English speaking. This segment has better jobs, adds more value in economy, and consequently is rewarded well. 

Any growth of Indian Economy will only be possible, if the remaining 85% population is imparted skills that create greater value. This is the link between micro and macro. Our economists are largely focusing on Macro and forget the Micro. 

My argument is that we can and should impart skills to 85% population without recourse to English. This would mean a large expenditure on teaching English can be saved if we focus on teaching in mother tongue. We are not arguing for Hindi over English. I am arguing for mother tongue as medium of instruction. And my argument is purely economic and borne out of practical considerations. Chinese have sent men several times in space. Is it because of English? Take example of Russians and Japanese too. (To be completed.)