Three-language panel submits report to Maharashtra government

The eight-member committee appointed by the Maharashtra government in 2025 to make recommendations on the implementation of the three-language formula in primary education submitted its report to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the State Secretariat on Monday, February 9, 2026. The committee, headed by economist Narendra Jadhav, gave a 10-minute presentation on the subject and also submitted another report on how to introduce Artificial Intelligence and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in school education from class 1 onwards.

“I have suggested that the recommendations be implemented from the next academic year. The main report on the recommendations on the three-language formula consists of 65 pages and 60 pages of annexes. The executive summary of the report is 23 pages. I am not authorized to discuss our recommendations at this stage. However, I will hold a press conference once the report is presented before the cabinet and I receive a response from them,” said Narendra Jadhav. Hindu On Monday, February 9, 2026.

He also said that the supplementary report on the use of artificial intelligence in primary education was 25 pages long. Except Sadanand More and Bhushan Shukla, all other members of the committee were present during the presentation of the report.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “The committee has presented its report to us. We will discuss it in the cabinet first. We will review the suggestions and decide whether it needs to be changed. The cabinet will give its suggestions. After that, we will brief on the content of the report.”

Last year, the Maharashtra government had to abandon its decision to implement three languages ​​in primary education after there was opposition from all sections of society regarding the compulsory use of Hindi in primary education in Maharashtra. According to the current education system, children in the state learn three languages ​​starting from the 5th grade. The government’s decision to introduce the three-language policy in primary education was perceived as the imposition of Hindi.

Educationists had objected to the government’s decision on the grounds that children in primary education would be overburdened with an additional language as the State education system was not equipped to handle existing subjects in schools due to a shortage of teachers. Various cultural, social and political organizations had mobilized against the government against the imposition of Hindi at the expense of Marathi.

Bowing to public pressure, the government, after rescinding its decision, last year appointed an eight-member committee headed by Narendra Jadhav to examine the issue and make recommendations. The terms of reference stated that the committee would examine the Raghunath Mashelkar committee report advocating the three-language policy in primary education and make recommendations. The government also said that the committee should examine the general principles of the National Education Policy.

Accordingly, the committee started its work after the objection of many linguists and experts to appoint the committee under the chairmanship of an economist, rather than a linguist or child psychology expert. He contacted various political leaders and socio-cultural organizations and held meetings in different parts of the state to collect suggestions. After the extensions, the committee presented its report on Monday, February 10, 2026, when the results of the last phase of the local elections were announced.