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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Marathi mandatory in Maharashtra schools; violators may face cancellation of recognition: Minister

Mumbai: Maharashtra minister Dada Bhuse on Monday said teaching of Marathi language and conduct of examination of the subject have been legally made mandatory in schools of all mediums across the state, and those institutions that fail to comply could face cancellation of recognition.

Replying to a debate during Question Hour in the legislative assembly, Bhuse, who is School Education Minister, said Marathi has been made compulsory from Classes 1 to 10 in schools of all mediums in the state under the Maharashtra Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Marathi Language in Schools Act, 2020.

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