Mumbai: The Narendra Jadhav-led language committee submitted its final report to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, and it is expected to be placed before the cabinet at an upcoming meeting.Committee chairman Narendra Jadhav said the submission went beyond recommendations on the language formula. “Along with the main report on the language policy, I submitted a supplementary report on the introduction of artificial intelligence and information and communication technology (AI and ICT) from Classes 1 to 12,” Jadhav said.He added that he also made a presentation on implementation before the CM, school education minister Dada Bhuse, and minister of state for school education Pankaj Bhoyar. “I am confident that the language-related recommendations can be implemented from the coming academic year, starting June. However, the AI and ICT curriculum may take more time, as the govt will need to consult NCERT and other central educational bodies,” he said, adding that the reports are likely to be considered by the cabinet within one week.The committee was constituted amid intense opposition to the state govt’s initial attempt to implement the three-language policy under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, based on recommendations of the Mashalkar committee, which was tasked with examining NEP implementation in Maharashtra.The controversy began on April 16, 2025, when the state issued a govt resolution (GR) mandating Hindi as the third language from Class 1. The move triggered widespread criticism from educationists, civil society groups, and political parties, who accused the govt of attempting to impose Hindi.In response, the govt issued a second GR on June 17, stating that if more than 20 students in a class opted for a different third language, the state would appoint a teacher for that language. This, too, drew sharp criticism, with opponents calling it a “backdoor” attempt at Hindi imposition.On June 29, the chief minister scrapped both GRs, following which the Jadhav committee was announced to review the language policy and recommend a way forward.
