In light of increasing opposition to the introduction of Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from class 1 to 5, the state cabinet decided to withdraw two GRs (Government Resolutions) on implementing the three-language policy.
During a media briefing in Mumbai, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis also announced the formation of a committee under educationist Narendra Jadhav to recommend the way forward, and implement the language policy.
Fadnavis alleged that as chief minister, Uddhav Thackeray had accepted the recommendations of the Dr Raghunath Mashelkar committee to introduce a three-language policy from class 1 – class 12 and form a committee on the implementation of the policy.
“The state cabinet has decided to withdraw the April and June Government Resolutions (GR) on the implementation of the three-language policy of class one. A committee led by Dr Narendra Jadhav will be formed to recommend implementation (of Amid rising opposition to the making of Hindi a mandatory subject in Maharashtra schools from class 1-5, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two Government Resolutions (GRs) concerning the implementation of the three-language policy.
Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed reporters a new committee under esteemed educationist Dr. Narendra Jadhav will be set up to recommend a way forward for the implementation of the language policy.
Fadnavis accused that ex Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray himself had signed off on the recommendations of the Dr Raghunath Mashelkar committee, which suggested introducing the three-language policy from class 1 to class 12. He also claimed, Uddhav Thackeray had formed a committee to implement the policy.
“The state cabinet has decided to withdraw the Government Resolutions (GR) issued in April and June regarding the implementation of the three-language policy from class one. A committee headed by Dr Narendra Jadhav will be formed to recommend implementation (of the three-language formula),” Fadnavis said.
Earlier, the Fadnavis-led government had issued a GR on April 16, making Hindi a compulsory third language for students from classes 1 to 5 in English and Marathi medium schools. Following backlash from opposition parties and sections of civil society, the government issued an amended GR on June 17, making Hindi an optional subject instead.the three-language formula),” Fadnavis said.
The Fadnavis government announced a GR on April 16, made Hindi a compulsory third language for students from classes 1 to 5 studying in English and Marathi medium schools. After backlash, the Government amended the GR on June 17, made Hindi an optional language.
