Maharashtra Schools Brace for Marathi Compliance Crackdown

Schools in Maharashtra must teach Marathi or face fines up to Rs 1 lakh and potential derecognition. A government resolution reinforces the 2020 Marathi language mandate, holding educational institutions accountable. Inspections, penalties, and appeals are detailed to ensure adherence, especially targeting those affiliated with central boards.

In a decisive move to enforce the teaching of Marathi across educational institutions, schools in Maharashtra could face fines reaching Rs 1 lakh or even lose recognition if they fail to comply with the mandatory language law.

The School Education Department solidified this directive via a Government Resolution (GR), responding to accusations that central board schools were neglecting the rule implemented in 2020.

Designated authorities will conduct inspections, and non-compliant institutions will face an organized process of notifications and penalties, with possibilities for challenging penalties in specific forums.

(With inputs from agencies.)