Sat Nov 29 02:42:49 UTC 2025: Summary:
A committee tasked with deciding the implementation of the three-language policy in Maharashtra schools, as per the National Education Policy 2020, will submit its final report to the state government on December 20, 2025. The committee held its final public consultation in Mumbai on November 28, 2025, which saw dissenting voices from students, experts, and political activists. While most attendees agreed on making Marathi and English compulsory, the introduction of Hindi sparked debate. Some attendees suggested Sanskrit as an alternative. Critics questioned the need for Hindi, citing existing teacher shortages and concerns about ideological influences. The committee chairperson, Dr. Narendra Jadhav, remained tight-lipped about the report’s contents and the weightage given to public opinion.
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Maharashtra’s Three-Language Policy Report Due December 20 Amidst Public Debate
Mumbai, November 29, 2025 – A committee formed to determine the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020’s three-language policy in Maharashtra schools is set to submit its final report to the state government on December 20. The committee concluded its eighth and final public consultation on Friday, November 28, in Mumbai, drawing varied opinions and sparking heated discussions.
While most participants agreed on the compulsory inclusion of Marathi and English, the introduction of Hindi as a third language faced opposition. Concerns were raised by students, experts, and political activists, with some suggesting Sanskrit as an optional alternative.
“We are trying to understand people’s opinions. That does not mean the report will be based on public consultations alone,” stated Dr. Narendra Jadhav, chairperson of the committee, emphasizing that expert opinions would also be considered. He declined to comment on the weightage public opinion would carry in the final report.
Deepak Pawar, head of Marathi Bhasha Abhyas Samiti, criticized the consultation, questioning the need for Hindi education in light of existing teacher shortages and perceived ideological motivations. Some educators even pointed out that there were no teachers for crucial subjects like mathematics and science.
The final report’s recommendations remain undisclosed, leaving the future of language education in Maharashtra schools hanging in the balance. The government will have to make a determination after the report is released.
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