Hindi Now Mandatory as Third Language in Classes 1–5 in Maharashtra
In a significant reform under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Maharashtra state school education department has announced a phase-wise implementation of a new curriculum framework. Beginning from the academic year 2025–26, Hindi will be made a mandatory third language for students in Classes 1 to 5 in English and Marathi-medium schools. This marks a shift from the existing two-language format and aligns with NEP’s three-language formula, aiming to foster multilingual proficiency and national integration.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Hindi Now Mandatory as Third Language in Classes 1–5 in Maharashtra |
New Policy | Hindi made mandatory as third language in Classes 1–5 |
Mediums Affected | English and Marathi-medium schools |
Implementation Start | Academic year 2025–26, starting with Class 1 |
Language Formula | Three-language formula as per NEP 2020 |
NEP Education Structure | 5+3+3+4 (Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary) |
Textbooks | Based on NCERT, adapted for Maharashtra; Class 1 by Balbharati |
Bridge Course | Prepared by SCERT for transitioning students |
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