Mumbai: School education minister Dadaji Bhuse on Thursday announced that Marathi language and the state anthem, ‘Jai Jai Maharashtra Maza’ will be made mandatory in all schools across Maharashtra, including those affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, and international boards.Bhuse, during a joint meeting of school principals, board coordinators, and education officials, further said that students from national and international boards should also have Marathi reflected in their Class 10 marksheets, and the state govt will initiate correspondence with these boards to implement the change. He added that lessons on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s life and legacy should be included in ICSE textbooks to align them with the state board curriculum. The minister also suggested that international board schools consider teaching aspects of Maharashtra’s history under humanities subjects. He emphasised inclusive education for children with disabilities and learning difficulties, the installation of CCTV cameras in all schools, and strict implementation of RTE admissions across boards. Bhuse said private and international schools with better facilities should also support Marathi-medium schools.
