Final call on 3-language formula in Maharashtra after talks with stakeholders: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that a final decision on the three-language formula in schools will be taken after consulting all stakeholders, The Hindu reported.

The statement came amid opposition to the state government’s June 17 decision to make Hindi a “generally” taught third language for students from Class 1 to Class 5 in Marathi and English medium schools.

According to the order, if 20 students per grade in a school wish to study any other Indian language, they can opt out of Hindi. If such a demand arises, either a teacher will be appointed or the language will be taught online.

A meeting on the three-language formula was held at the chief minister’s residence on Monday, attended by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, School Education Minister Dada Bhuse, Minister of State for School Education Pankaj Bhoyar and education department officials.

The implications of the three-language policy, particularly under the 2020 National Education Policy, were discussed in the meeting, The Indian Express reported.

It was also decided that a presentation be prepared highlighting the state’s linguistic situation to ensure that students in Marathi-medium schools do not face disadvantage.

For this purpose, a consultation process will be held with the stakeholders, including Marathi language scholars, literary figures and political leaders, The Hindu reported.

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