Hindi no longer mandatory in Maharashtra schools for Classes 1 to 5: State Education Department

Hindi no longer mandatory in Maharashtra schools for Classes 1 to 5: State Education Department

The move comes after the government sought to make Hindi compulsory as a third language in Maharashtra, triggering backlash from Opposition parties.

Maharashtra rolls back order making Hindi compulsory third language in schools

While the three-language policy would still take effect, students would not be mandatorily required to study Hindi, the state government said.

Hindi not Compulsory but Optional in Classes 1 to 5 for Now: Maharashtra Minister - Clarion India

MUMBAI — Amid the raging controversy, the Maharashtra government, on Tuesday, took a u-turn on making Hindi a compulsory third language in classes 1 to 5 in English and Marathi schools from the academic year 2025-26.  After strong opposition and outrage from various stakeholders, the State Minister of School Education Dadaji Bhuse said that Hindi would not be made compulsory for now but it will be optional in classes 1 to 5. He also added that t…

Maharashtra: Hindi No Longer Mandatory Third Language in Schools

Amid intensifying debate over language policies, the Maharashtra School Education Department on Tuesday announced a significant shift — Hindi will no longer be mandatory as the third language in Classes 1 to 5 in Marathi and English medium schools affiliated with the State Board.

Hindi No Longer a Compulsory Third Language in Maharashtra Schools - PUNE PULSE

Maharashtra's School Education Department has announced that Hindi will no longer be a mandatory third language for students from Classes 1 to 5 in Marathi and English medium schools under the State Board. While the three-language formula will continue to apply from Class 1, students are no longer required to study Hindi specifically. Instead, schools