CM Fadnavis assures inclusive consultations before implementing language policy
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister
Devendra Fadnavis
on Monday stated that the final decision regarding the three-language formula will be taken only after discussions with litterateurs, language experts, political leaders, and all other concerned parties.
A meeting on the issue of the three-language formula was held at the Chief Minister's official residence, Varsha, on Sunday night. Deputy Chief Minister
Eknath Shinde
, School Education Minister Dada Bhuse, Minister of State Dr Pankaj Bhoyar, and officials from the education department were present.
After an in-depth discussion on the subject, it was decided to present the status of all states, ensure that Marathi students are not disadvantaged under the Academic Bank of Credit in the context of the new education policy, and explore other possible options.
A comprehensive presentation will be made for all stakeholders. It was resolved in the meeting that this presentation and consultation process should be conducted with Marathi language scholars, litterateurs, political leaders, and all relevant parties.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis further stated that a final decision will be made only after this consultation process is completed. Hence, School Education Minister Dada Bhuse will now initiate the next phase of the consultation process.
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The meeting also included Chief Minister's Secretary Srikar Pardeshi, Additional Chief Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister Asimkumar Gupta, Principal Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister Navin Sona, Principal Secretary of the School Education Department Ranjitsingh Deol, Education Commissioner Sachindra Pratapsingh, and Director of the Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training Rahul Rekhawar.
The Maharashtra government has been criticised twice regarding its language policy. Initially, a government resolution issued on April 16 mandated Hindi as the compulsory third language in Marathi and English-medium schools.
In response to the backlash, the government revised the policy through an amended resolution, stating, "Hindi will be the third language. For those who want to learn another language, at least 20 willing students are required."
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