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Is your child's school teaching Marathi? Why Maharashtra schools can no longer ignore Marathi language

Maharashtra's School Education Minister Dada Bhuse has announced the strict enforcement of the Maharashtra Compulsory ...

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

Maharashtra has mandated Marathi language teaching and examinations for all schools, from Classes 1 to 10, across all mediums ...

Between a steering wheel and a blackboard: How Mumbai’s migrant drivers are learning Marathi, one shift at a time

A taxi driver tracing alphabets after an 11-hour shift. An auto driver whose phone is now full of Marathi reels. Drivers have until August 15 to learn the language or lose their permits. The Indian ...
The Free Press Journal

As Marathi Becomes Mandatory For Auto-Taxi Drivers, Here Is A Practical Guide For Beginners

With Marathi set to become compulsory for auto and taxi drivers in Maharashtra from May 1, the importance of learning the language has sharply increased. The move is expected to impact thousands of ...
The Free Press Journal

Learn Marathi But No Violence: CM Devendra Fadnavis Takes Balanced Stance Amid Language Debate In Maharashtra

Speaking to reporters on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, Fadnavis said, “Everyone residing in Maharashtra must learn Marathi. It is natural to take pride in one’s mother tongue, and people living ...

Linguistics over licences in Maharashtra

Maharashtra mandates taxi and auto drivers to learn Marathi by August 15, sparking debate on language, identity, and ...