Office
The Ministry of Marathi Language is a ministry in government of Maharashtra . Ministry is responsible for the promotion of Marathi language in India as well as abroad. Deepak Kesarkar is current Minister for Marathi Language. Language department offers free Marathi classes to non-Marathi speakers living in Maharashtra .
Departments
Ministry of Marathi Language has one key department - Marathi Bhasha Vibhag (Marathi language department). Separate administrative department was established in 2010.[ 2]
Child agencies
Rajya Marathi Vikas Sanstha (State Institute for Marathi Development)[ 3]
Maharashtra Rajy Vishawakosh Nirmiti Mandal[ 4]
Maharashtra Rajya Sahitya aani Sankriti Mandal[ 5]
Bhasha Sanchanalay (Language Directorate)[ 6]
Marathi language
Marathi is one of the biggest language in the world. Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken predominantly by around 83 million Marathi people of Maharashtra , India . It is the official language and co-official language in the Maharashtra and Goa states of Western India , respectively and is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India . With 83 million speakers as 2011, Marathi ranks 10th in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world . Marathi has the third largest number of native speakers in India, after Hindi and Bengali .[ 7] [ 8] Varhadi dialect .[ 9] Kachi Koli , Parkari Koli and Wadiyara Koli ), Agri and Malvani Konkani have been heavily influenced by Marathi varieties.
Achieving classical language status
In 2004, the Government of India declared that languages that met certain requirements could be accorded the status of a "Classical Language " of India.[ 10] Government of India to grant classical language [ 11] [ 12] Government of India is considering the request.[ 13] [ 14] [ 15]
Initiatives and activities
Awards
Various awards are given to exceptional people in the field of Marathi language.
Yashwantrao Chavan Award[ 16]
Vi. Da. Karandikar Lifetime Achievement Award : Trophy and cash prize of ₹ 5,00,000[ 17]
P. Bhagawat Award : Trophy and cash prize of ₹ 3,00,000[ 18]
Bhasha Sanvardhan (Language Promotion) : Two cash prize awards of ₹ 1,00,000[ 19]
Marathi language day
Marathi Language Day (मराठी दिन/मराठी दिवस transl. Marathi Dina/Marathi Diwasa ) is celebrated on 27 February every year across the Indian states of Maharashtra and Goa . This day is regulated by the Ministry of Marathi language. It is celebrated on the Birthday of eminent Marathi Poet Vi. Va. Shirwadkar , popularly known as Kusumagraj.[ 20] [ 21]
Essay competitions and seminars are arranged in schools and colleges, and government officials are asked to conduct various events.[ 22]
Use of Marathi in government offices
Ministry made it compulsory to use Marathi language in all Government of Maharashtra offices.[ 23] [ 24]
Marathi in schools
The Maharashtra Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Marathi Language in Schools Bill, 2020 was proposed by the Marathi ministry and passed by the Government of Maharashtra unanimously. Marathi language classes are mandatory in all schools of Maharashtra .[ 25] [ 26] [ 27]
International collaboration
Internationalization efforts started in 2021 to engage international Marathi diaspora. Department launched various initiatives to popularize Marathi language outside India. US Consul General was felicitated for promoting US based organizations working in Marathi language.[ 28]
Cabinet Ministers
No.
Portrait
Minister(Constituency)
Term of office
Political party
Ministry
Chief Minister
From
To
Period
Minister of Marathi Language
01
Vasantrao Naik (MLA for Pusad Constituency No. 81 - Yavatmal District ) (Legislative Assembly )
01 May 07 March Indian National Congress
Yashwantrao I Yashwantrao Chavan
02
Nirmala Raje Bhosale (MLA for Satara Constituency No. 268 - Satara District ) (Legislative Assembly )
08 March 19 November Indian National Congress
Yashwantrao II
03
Madhukar Dhanaji Chaudhari (MLA for Raver Constituency No. 11 - Jalgaon District ) (Legislative Assembly )
20 November 24 November Indian National Congress
Kannamwar l Marotrao Kannamwar
04
Parashuram Krishnaji Sawant (MLA for Chiplun Constituency No. 265 - Ratnagiri District ) (Legislative Assembly ) 25 November 04 December Indian National Congress
Sawant Parashuram Krishnaji Sawant
05
Sadashiv Govind Barve (MLA for Shivajinagar Constituency No. 209 - Pune District ) (Legislative Assembly )
05 December 01 March Indian National Congress
Vasantrao I Vasantrao Naik
06
Balasaheb Desai (MLA for Patan Constituency No. 261 - Satara District ) (Legislative Assembly )
01 March 27 October Indian National Congress
Vasantrao II
07
Pratibha Patil (MLA for Jalgaon City Constituency No. 13 - Jalgaon District ) (Legislative Assembly )
27 October 13 March Indian National Congress
08
Vasantrao Patil (MLC for Elected by MLAs Constituency No. 20 - Sangli District ) (Legislative Council )
13 March 04 April Indian National Congress
Vasantrao III
09
Narendra Mahipati Tidke (MLA for Savner Constituency No. 49 - Nagpur District ) (Legislative Assembly )
04 April 17 Match Indian National Congress
10
Hari Govindrao Vartak (MLA for Bassein-Vasai Constituency No. 180 - Palghar District (Legislative Assembly )
17 Match 21 February Indian National Congress
11
Shankarrao Chavan (MLA for Bhokar Constituency No. 85 - Nanded District ) (Legislative Assembly ) 21 February 16 April Indian National Congress
Shankarrao I Shankarrao Chavan
12
Nashikrao Tirpude (MLA for Bhandara Constituency No. 61 - Bhandara District ) (Legislative Assembly )
17 April 07 March Indian National Congress
Vasantdada I Vasantdada Patil
13
Prabha Rau (MLA for Pulgaon Constituency No. 41 - Wardha District ) (Legislative Assembly )
07 March 18 July Indian National Congress (Indira)
Vasantdada II
14
Ganpatrao Deshmukh (MLA for Sangola Constituency No. 235 - Solapur District (Legislative Assembly )
18 July 19 November Peasants and Workers Party of India
Pawar I Sharad Pawar
15
Babasaheb Bhosale (MLA for Nehrunagar Constituency No. 172 - Mumbai Suburban District ) (Legislative Assembly )
09 June 21 January Indian National Congress
Antulay Abdul Rahman Antulay
16
Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar (MLA for Nilanga Constituency No. 238 - Latur District ) (Legislative Assembly )
21 January 02 February Indian National Congress
Bhosale Babasaheb Bhosale
17
Prataprao Baburao Bhosale (MLA for Wai Constituency No. 256 - Satara District ) (Legislative Assembly )
07 February 05 March Indian National Congress
Vasantdada III Vasantdada Patil
18
Sudhakarrao Naik (MLA for Pusad Constituency No. 81 - Yavatmal District ) (Legislative Assembly )
12 March 03 June Indian National Congress
Vasantdada IV
19
Jawaharlal Darda (MLC for Elected by MLAs Constituency No. 19 - Yavatmal District ) (Legislative Council )
03 June 12 March Indian National Congress
Nilangekar Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar
20
Sushilkumar Shinde (MLA for Solapur City Central Constituency No. 249 - Solapur District ) (Legislative Assembly )
12 March 26 June Indian National Congress
Shankarrao II Shankarrao Chavan
21
Narendra Marutrao Kamble (MLC for Elected by Governor Nominated No. 10 - Mumbai City District ) (Legislative Council )
26 June 03 March Indian National Congress
Pawar II Sharad Pawar
22
Surupsingh Hirya Naik (MLA for Navapur Constituency No. 04 - Nandurbar District ) (Legislative Assembly )
03 March 25 June Indian National Congress
Pawar III
23
Shivajirao Deshmukh (MLC for Elected by MLAs Constituency No. 18 - Sangli District ) (Legislative Council )
25 June 22 February Indian National Congress
Sudhakarrao Sudhakarrao Naik
24
Vilasrao Deshmukh (MLA for Latur City Constituency No. 235 - Latur District ) (Legislative Assembly )
06 March 18 November Indian National Congress
Pawar IV Sharad Pawar
25
Babanrao Gholap (MLA for Deolali Constituency No. 126 - Pune District ) (Legislative Assembly )
14 March 01 February Shiv Sena
Joshi Manohar Joshi
26
Pramod Navalkar (MLC for Mumbai Graduates Constituency No. 06 - Mumbai City District ) (Legislative Council )
01 February 11 May Shiv Sena
Rane Narayan Rane
27
Sureshdada Jain (MLA for Jalgaon City Constituency No. 13 - Jalgaon District (Legislative Assembly )
11 May 17 October Shiv Sena
28
Vilasrao Deshmukh (MLA for Latur City Constituency No. 235 - Latur District ) (Legislative Assembly ) 19 October 27 October Indian National Congress
Deshmukh I Vilasrao Deshmukh
29
Ramkrishna More (MLA for Khed Constituency No. 219 - Pune District ) (Legislative Assembly )
27 October 16 January Indian National Congress
30
Ashok Chavan (MLA for Mudkhed Constituency No. 85 - Nanded District ) (Legislative Assembly )
18 January 01 November Indian National Congress
Sushilkumar Sushilkumar Shinde
31
Vilasrao Deshmukh (MLA for Latur City Constituency No. 235 - Latur District ) (Legislative Assembly ) 01 November 09 November Indian National Congress
Deshmukh II Vilasrao Deshmukh
32
Ashok Chavan (MLA for Mudkhed Constituency No. 85 - Nanded District ) (Legislative Assembly )
09 November 01 December Indian National Congress
33
Vijaykumar Krishnarao Gavit (MLA for Nandurbar Constituency No. 03 - Nandurbar District ) (Legislative Assembly )
08 December 06 November Nationalist Congress Party
Ashok I Ashok Chavan
34
Balasaheb Thorat (MLA for Sangamner Constituency No. 217 - Ahmednagar District ) (Legislative Assembly )
07 November 10 November Indian National Congress
Ashok II
35
Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil (MLA for Shirdi Constituency No. 218 - Ahmednagar District ) (Legislative Assembly )
11 November 26 September Indian National Congress
Prithviraj Prithviraj Chavan
36
Vinod Tawde (MLA for Borivali Constituency No. 152 - Mumbai Suburban District (Legislative Assembly )
31 October 12 November Bharatiya Janata Party
Fadnavis I Devendra Fadnavis
37
Devendra Fadnavis (MLA for Nagpur South West Constituency No. 52 - Nagpur District ) (Legislative Assembly ) In Charge
23 November 28 November Bharatiya Janata Party
Fadnavis II
38
Subhash Desai (MLC for Elected by MLAs Constituency No. 09 - Mumbai Suburban District ) (Legislative Council )
28 November 30 December Shiv Sena
Thackeray Uddhav Thackeray
39
Subhash Desai (MLC for Elected by MLAs Constituency No. 09 - Mumbai Suburban District ) (Legislative Council )
30 December 29 June Shiv Sena
40
Eknath Shinde (MLA for Kopri-Pachpakhadi Constituency No. 147 - Thane District ) (Legislative Assembly ) In Charge
30 June 14 August Shiv Sena (Shinde Group)
Eknath Eknath Shinde
41
Deepak Vasant Kesarkar (MLA for Sawantwadi Constituency No. 270 - Sindhudurg District ) (Legislative Assembly )
14 August 26 November Shiv Sena (Shinde Group)
42
Devendra Fadnavis (MLA for Nagpur South West Constituency No. 52 - Nagpur District ) (Legislative Assembly ) In Charge
05 December Incumbent
Bharatiya Janata Party
Fadnavis III Devendra Fadnavis
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See also
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