Hindi Now Compulsory Third Language from Class 1 in Maharashtra Schools
Niraj Pandit | 17 April 2025 | Hindustan Times
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has announced that Hindi will be made a compulsory third language subject for students from Classes 1 to 5, starting from the academic year 2025–26. The move is part of the phased implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at the school level, according to a government resolution (GR) issued by the school education department on Wednesday.
Mumbai, India - February 7, 2019: Translated textbooks in Warli for students at Zilla Parishad school,Khoricha Pada at Saphale near Mumbai, India, on Thursday, February 7, 2019. (Photo by Pramod Thakur/Hindustan Times) (Pramod Thakur/HT Photo)
Currently, the three-language formula applies only to secondary education. With this change, it will now begin at the primary level, bringing significant adjustments to the language curriculum particularly in Marathi-medium and English-medium schools….