The Maharashtra government has ordered all schools in the state to teach Marathi from classes 1 to 10, Education Minister Dada Bhuse announced on Monday. The minister said that when organizations fail to comply with the law, action should be taken while the government is trying to strengthen the government’s language policy.This was said while Bhuse was addressing the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly during the Monsoon Session. He said that the government has already issued guidelines to ensure that the teaching of Marathi is made compulsory in every affiliated school and said that disobedience will not be tolerated.
Compliance inspection
To ensure that the scheme is implemented equally, the government will launch a special campaign to visit Maharashtra. The audit will determine whether the schools are teaching Marathi as intended.Mr. Bhuse said any violation found in the inspection would lead to strict action by the schools concerned and the authorities responsible for enforcing the rules.“The Government of Maharashtra is fully committed to protect, promote, and propagate the Marathi language,” the ministry said while assuring Parliament that the administration would monitor its implementation.
The issue raised in the Assembly was due to the lack of stability
The news came after BJP MP Atul Bhatkhalkar questioned the government over reports that several schools did not meet the requirement of teaching Marathi.During the discussion, MPs complained that the punishments given to school defaulters were not enough and that the existing laws were not properly enforced. They have asked the government to tighten up the work and ensure that schools follow the established policies.Responding to these complaints, Mr. Bhuse reiterated that the government will follow a strict process in monitoring and verification.
Thinking too much Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in textbooks
Along with the language policy, Bhuse said the government has greatly increased the publication of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in school textbooks.According to the minister, the books of some educational institutions had given one and a half shares to the Maratha ruler. He said that the revised content has now started 22 pages after getting permission from the Central Government, which allows students to learn in detail about the life of Shivaji Maharaj, his achievements and contributions.The ministry said this shows the government’s commitment to ensuring that students have a better understanding of Maharashtra’s history and its cultural heritage.
The government reiterates its commitment
Bhuse said the Maharashtra government remains committed to promoting Marathi and preserving the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He stressed that all schools must strictly follow the established regulations and warned that negligence or violation of the law may lead to action.The minister’s announcement shows a proactive approach, with the government focusing on language education and curriculum reforms aimed at strengthening students’ connection with Maharashtra’s linguistic heritage and history.
It comes after CBSE’s announcement of three languages
This announcement has come a day after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the introduction of a trilingual section in schools across the country.Under the CBSE plan, students studying in Class 10 will not be affected by the revised standards. Similarly, students currently in Grades 7, 8 and 9 will not be required to take the third language test when they reach Grade 10.The board has also said that students who have already opted for two foreign languages in class 7 to 9 can continue the course while learning another Indian language (Bhartiya Bhasha). CBSE has also said that the relevant classroom materials for the revised language syllabus will be available in time.