Maharashtra Mandates Marathi as Official Language in Government Offices

New policy requires all employees in state offices to communicate in Marathi, with penalties for non-compliance.

The Maharashtra government has issued a resolution mandating the use of Marathi in all government, semi-government, and local body offices.
Employees must communicate in Marathi with visitors, except those from outside India or non-Marathi-speaking states.
Citizens can file formal complaints against employees who fail to adhere to the rule, with appeals possible to the Marathi Language Committee if initial action is unsatisfactory.
The resolution also requires applications, signboards, advertisements, and PC keyboards in government offices to include Marathi Devanagari script.
The policy aims to preserve and promote the Marathi language, following its recent designation as a classical language by the central government.