Maharashtra Govt Orders Schools to Teach Marathi or Risk Recognition Loss Maharashtra school education minister Dadaji Bhuse announced on Monday that all schools across the state must teach Marathi as a compulsory subject from Class 1 to 10, warning that non-compliance could result in severe penalties, including the derecognition of institutions. Speaking in the state assembly, Bhuse emphasized that the government had made Marathi mandatory under the recently implemented Marathi language law, and any violation would attract fines up to 1 lakh rupees. He stated that schools failing to adhere to the directive would face cancellation of their recognition, underscoring the state’s commitment to preserving its linguistic and cultural heritage. The minister directed all educational institutions, regardless of their medium of instruction, to appoint qualified teachers for Marathi classes and ensure effective classroom instruction and examination in the language. Bhuse also announced that school inspections would specifically focus on verifying whether Marathi was being taught properly across all grades. This measure aims to address concerns about the dilution of the state’s linguistic identity, particularly amid growing debates over language policies and regional identity in India. In addition to enforcing Marathi education, Bhuse highlighted plans to expand the inclusion of Maharashtra’s social reformers and historical figures in the revised curriculum. He emphasized that the contributions of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule would be given greater prominence in textbooks, ensuring students gain a deeper understanding of the state’s social and cultural history.#maharashtra_govt #dadaji_bhuse #krantijyoti_savitribai_phule #marathi_language_law #mahatma_jyotiba_phule
412 Government Schools to Be Upgraded as Ambedkar Adarsh Shalas in Phase 1 of 1,500-School Plan The Maharashtra state government has announced the first phase of a comprehensive initiative to transform 1,500 government schools into Ambedkar Adarsh Shalas, with 412 schools selected for immediate upgrades. The plan, spearheaded by school education state minister Dr Pankaj Bhoyar under the guidance of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and school education minister Dadaji Bhuse, aims to enhance educational infrastructure and accessibility for students from low-income and rural backgrounds. Nagpur district will see 11 schools included in the initial phase, while other Vidarbha districts will have varying numbers of allocations. Wardha leads with 17 schools, followed by Chandrapur and Yavatmal with 12 each, Buldhana with 14, Amravati with 11, Gondia with 8, Gadchiroli and Bhandara with 6 each, and Akola and Washim with 4 each. Nashik district has the highest allocation statewide at 38 schools, followed by Pune with 25. The selected schools will be drawn from Samuh Sadan Kendra, PM Shri, and Vidyaniketan institutions, ensuring a focus on underprivileged communities. The initiative includes significant investments in physical and educational infrastructure, with funds allocated for each school to support improvements. To ensure continuity of education, government and local body schools under the scheme will be permitted to operate classes up to Class 10. Zilla Parishad chief executive officers will prepare detailed development plans for each school, which will be reviewed and approved by the education commissioner. A key focus of the program is the creation of gender-inclusive facilities, particularly for girl students.#devendra_fadnavis #nagpur_district #maharashtra_state_government #dr_pankaj_bhoyar #dadaji_bhuse
