After Facing Criticism, Maharashtra Govt Reverses Decision to Make Hindi Mandatory as Third Language
23 April 2025 | The Wire
After receiving massive flak for its decision to make Hindi mandatory as the third language in classes 1-5 in Marathi and English medium schools, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday (April 22) rolled back the move.
“The word mandatory will be removed…The three-language formula remains, but schools must accommodate other language choices if a significant number of students in a class request it,” said Maharashtra School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse, after a meeting of the state cabinet, reported Indian Express…