Marathi mandatory in all Maharashtra schools; inspections, fines up to Rs1 lakh for violations
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Maharashtra's education department issued a Government Resolution enforcing mandatory Marathi teaching in all schools under the 2020 Act. Schools face inspections within two months, fines up to Rs 1 lakh, and potential recognition withdrawal for violations. Qualified Marathi teachers must be appointed. An appeal process before the Director of Education allows 30-day challenges to penalties.
Key Entities
MaharashtraGovernment ResolutionMarathi LanguageSchoolsRs 1 lakh fineMaharashtra Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Marathi Language in All Schools Act, 2020