Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse on Monday informed the State Assembly that the teaching of Marathi and examinations in the language have been made mandatory in schools of all mediums across the state. Institutions that fail to comply with the rules could face penalties, including cancellation of recognition.
Responding during the Question Hour in the Assembly, Bhuse said Marathi has been made a compulsory subject for students from Classes 1 to 10 under the Maharashtra Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Marathi Language in Schools Act, 2020.
He said all schools are required to appoint qualified Marathi teachers, and compliance with the law will be monitored through regular inspections.
“If a school fails to implement the provisions, it will first be directed to rectify the violation. Continued non-compliance can attract a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh. If the school still does not teach Marathi, its recognition may be cancelled under the government resolution issued on April 17, 2026,” the minister said.
During the discussion, several legislators urged the government to revive an international-standard Marathi education board, noting that a similar board established by a previous state government had later been dissolved.
Bhuse said the government would examine the proposal and take an appropriate decision after due consideration.
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