‘Historic Decision’ After 60 Years of Efforts: Centre Grants Classical Language Status to Marathi – News18

Breaking News | Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit receive the ‘Classical Language’ tag In a landmark achievement for Maharashtra, the Marathi language has been officially granted classical language status by the Union Cabinet. This long-awaited recognition has come after a six-decade struggle led by Marathi speakers, scholars, and cultural advocates. The efforts of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his government played a crucial role in securing this honour at the national level.