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Marathi Abhyas Kendra Opposes SCERT’s ‘Learn Another Indian Language’ Initiative, Seeks Withdrawal
24htopnews | August 5, 2026 2:09 PM CST

The organisation said students have been directed to complete a 28-hour language-learning programme despite there being no specific demand for such an initiative. It argued that teachers are already burdened with several academic and non-academic responsibilities, and introducing another compulsory activity could affect their core teaching work.

Mumbai: The Marathi Abhyas Kendra has opposed the state education department’s proposed “Learn Another Indian Language” initiative under the Indian Languages Summer Camp, alleging that it would place an additional academic burden on students, teachers and schools.

Letter Submitted to SCERT With 15-Day Deadline

In a letter addressed to the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Pune, the organisation demanded that the initiative and the related instructions be withdrawn within 15 days.

The organisation said students have been directed to complete a 28-hour language-learning programme despite there being no specific demand for such an initiative. It argued that teachers are already burdened with several academic and non-academic responsibilities, and introducing another compulsory activity could affect their core teaching work.


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