Maharashtra Makes Hindi Compulsory Third Language in Schools
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Hindi made compulsory third language for Classes I to V in Maharashtra |
| Policy Alignment | Aligns with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 |
| NEP 2020 Overview | Replaces National Policy on Education, 1986 (modified in 1992) |
| NEP 2020 Goals | Focus on 21st century goals, SDG4, and cultural heritage |
| NEP 2020 Features | Universal Access, Early Childhood Education, Multilingualism, Inclusive Education, GER Enhancement |
| Multilingualism | Promotes mother tongues/regional languages as medium of instruction up to Grade 5, includes Sanskrit and Indian Sign Language (ISL) |
| Inclusive Education | Supports SEDGs, children with disabilities, and establishment of Bal Bhavans |
| GER Target | Increase from 26.3% to 50% by 2035, adding 3.5 crore new seats |
| Hindi in Constitution | Article 210: Language in legislature can be official language, Hindi, or English |
| Article 351 | Union's duty to promote Hindi as a medium of expression for Indian culture |
| Hindi Language | One of 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule, not a classical language |
| Etymology | Derived from Persian word 'Hind' meaning 'land of the Indus River', descendant of Sanskrit |