Maharashtra makes Marathi compulsory in all schools for Classes 1 to 10

Maharashtra Government Makes Marathi Language Compulsory From Classes 1 To 10 In All Schools

The minister reiterated that the state government remains committed to strengthening the Marathi language.

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Maharashtra Makes Marathi Language Compulsory For Classes 1 To 10 In Schools Of All Mediums

State Education Minister Dada Bhuse says Marathi teaching and examinations compulsory under 2020 law; non-compliant schools may face Rs 1 lakh fine and cancellation of recognition.

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Maharashtra Mandates Marathi From Class 1 To 10th In All Schools; Violations May Lead To Fines & Derecognition Under 2026 Rule

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.Maharashtra Assembly Monsoon Session | State Education Minister Dada Bhuse says, "The Maharashtra government has issued instructions to make teaching of the Marathi language compulsory from grades 1 to 10 in all mediums and affiliated schools across the state. The government has…— ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2026 Schools must also appoint qualified Marathi teachers and that compliance would be monitored through regular inspections, he said."If a school does not implement the provisions, it will first be asked to rectify the violation. If it still fails to teach Marathi, a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh can be imposed. If there is continued non-compliance, the school's recognition can also be cancelled under the government decision issued on April 17, 2026," the minister said.Responding to members' queries, Bhuse clarified that Marathi would not remain merely a compulsory subject on paper."Marathi examinations will definitely be conducted for every class," he said.Fulari Appointed President Of The 7th International Marathi Literary Meet During the discussion, BJP member Atul Bhatkalkar sought clarification on whether Marathi, though compulsory, would be treated like optional subjects, such as art and handicrafts or whether students would have to appear for examinations. He also asked whether Marathi exams would be conducted from Classes 1 to 10.Members further urged the government to revive an international-standard Marathi education board, saying a similar board set up by a previous state government had later been dissolved.On the demand, Bhuse said the government would examine the proposal and take a positive decision after due consideration.The minister also said the phased implementation envisaged under the 2020 Government Resolution has been completed and Marathi teaching is now compulsory from Classes 1 to 10 in all schools across Maharashtra, irrespective of their medium of instruction.Who Speaks For All Things Marathi In Mumbai Now? Replying to a debate during the Question Hour, Bhuse said teaching Marathi is mandatory in all schools, irrespective of the education board, under provisions brought into force in 2020."If any complaint is received that a school is not teaching Marathi, an inquiry will be conducted. If the violation is established, the school will first be issued a notice imposing a penalty of Rs 1 lakh. If it still fails to comply, the government's new 2026 GR empowers us to cancel the school's recognition," he said.Bhuse said the provision to withdraw recognition has been introduced for the first time through the 2026 government resolution, making enforcement of the Marathi language policy more stringent.Opposition members like Varun Sardesai (Shiv Sena-UBT) and Nitin Raut (Congress) questioned the effectiveness of the policy, asking how many schools had been found violating the rules, how many had been fined or derecognised, and why the government waited nearly five years after making Marathi compulsory in 2020 to introduce stricter enforcement measures.From P L Deshpande To Sonali Kulkarni: NGMA Exhibition Chronicles Marathi Cinema's Rich Legacy Sardesai also sought the names of schools against which action had been taken and asked whether institutions that had received government land at concessional rates but failed to teach Marathi would face additional action.Some legislators like Sunil Prabhu (Shiv Sena-UBT) demanded that the existing penalty of Rs 1 lakh be increased to Rs 10 lakh.Appealing to legislators to support enforcement, Bhuse urged MLAs to visit schools in their constituencies and ensure that Marathi is being taught in every institution, regardless of the medium of instruction.He also warned that officials failing to enforce the law could themselves face action.The minister said schools are also expected to sing the state song "Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha" with due respect, similar to the National Anthem, and that the government would continue creating awareness about the requirement.Mumbai: SP MLA Rais Shaikh Urges State Govt To Set Up Marathi Language Training Centres In Bhiwandi And Byculla The discussion also focuses upon school textbooks, with members alleging historical inaccuracies, including references to Savitribai Phule and Mahatma Phule and errors in chapters dealing with different religions.Responding, Bhuse said the state government had urged the Centre to expand the coverage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in CBSE textbooks. He said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had accepted the request and the content on Shivaji Maharaj had now been expanded to 22 pages, enabling students across the country to learn more about his contribution.The minister added that the state was revising textbooks and would restore lessons on eminent personalities that had been omitted from earlier editions.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

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'Strict action upon violation': Maharashtra govt makes Marathi compulsory from Classes 1 to 10 in all schools

Maharashtra has mandated Marathi as a compulsory language for all students from Class 1 to 10. Education Minister Dada Bhuse announced strict action against non-compliant schools, emphasizing the state's commitment to promoting the language and the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The history of the Maratha ruler will also see expanded coverage in textbooks, aiming for a more comprehensive understanding among students.

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