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Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse announced that Marathi has been made compulsory for Classes 1–10 across all schools under the 2020 language law. Non-compliant schools may face fines up to Rs 1 lakh and even cancellation of recognition under a 2026 GR. Marathi exams will be mandatory, with strict monitoring and enforcement measures.

Mumbai: Maharashtra minister Dada Bhuse on Monday said teaching of Marathi language and conduct of examination of the subject have been legally made mandatory in schools of all mediums across the state, and those institutions that fail to comply could face cancellation of recognition.

Replying to a debate during Question Hour in the legislative assembly, Bhuse, who is School Education Minister, said Marathi has been made compulsory from Classes 1 to 10 in schools of all mediums in the state under the Maharashtra Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Marathi Language in Schools Act, 2020.

Schools must also appoint qualified Marathi teachers and that compliance would be monitored through regular inspections, he said.

"If a school does not implement the provisions, it will first be asked to rectify the violation. If it still fails to teach Marathi, a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh can be imposed. If there is continued non-compliance, the school's recognition can also be cancelled under the government decision issued on April 17, 2026," the minister said.