Devendra Fadnavis. (File photo)
The Fadnavis government has taken a big decision amid the ongoing language dispute in Maharashtra. The state government has announced that after the Center's decision to give Marathi the status of classical language to Marathi last year, now October 3 will be celebrated as classical Marathi Language Day. It was also said by the government that classical Marathi language week will be celebrated every year on October 3 to 9.
A government proposal (GR) issued by the Marathi language department on Thursday states that the move aims to intend to increase awareness about the rich linguistic and literary heritage of Marathi language over 2,500 years old, to increase its conservation and promote the participation of scholars.
The decision to celebrate day and week every year is based on the proposal of the Union Cabinet passed on October 3, 2024, in which Marathi has been given classical language status. According to the government proposal, all government and semi-government offices, public sector undertakings, universities, schools, colleges, private enterprises and financial institutions have been directed to organize programs related to the popularity and conservation of Marathi language during this week.
These programs will include lectures, seminars, exhibitions of ancient texts and inscriptions, quiz, essay competitions, other educational and cultural activities. In his districts, the District Magistrate will be the head of the Marathi Language Committee and he has been asked to take care of the plan and implementation of the programs.
It has been said in the government order that they will have to submit a detailed report of the programs organized during the week to the Directorate of Language by 31 October. The expenses of these ceremonies are to be met through regular budgetary allocation of concerned departments and offices. Last year, the Center approved the status of classical language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali language.
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