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Maharashtra Language Panel Urges CM Fadnavis to Revoke Compulsory Hindi Mandate

The state’s advisory body unanimously opposes the directive to introduce Hindi as a mandatory third language in primary schools, citing concerns over regional identity and educational challenges.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.
The three-language formula under NEP 2020 makes it mandatory for every school student to study at least three languages.
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Overview

  • The Maharashtra government announced on April 17 that Hindi will be a compulsory third language for Classes 1 to 5 starting in the 2025-26 academic year under NEP 2020 guidelines.
  • The state’s language consultation committee has formally requested Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to revoke the decision, emphasizing the primacy of Marathi in education.
  • Opposition leaders, including Uddhav Thackeray and Supriya Sule, criticized the move as an imposition and called for Hindi to remain optional in schools.
  • Chief Minister Fadnavis defended the policy, asserting its alignment with NEP 2020 and highlighting procedural readiness and student benefits.
  • Educators and opposition figures raised concerns about potential curriculum overload, teacher shortages, and the implications for Maharashtra’s regional identity.