Ministry of Marathi Language
| मंत्रालय मराठी भाषा विभाग, महाराष्ट्र शासन | |
 | |
 Building of Administrative Headquarters of Mumbai | |
| Ministry overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction |  Republic of India |
| Headquarters | Mantralay, Mumbai |
| Minister responsible |
|
| Deputy Minister responsible |
|
| Ministry executive |
|
| Parent department | Government of Maharashtra |
| Child agencies |
|
| Website | marathi |
Office
[edit]
| |
|---|---|
.svg) | |
 | |
since 14 August 2022 | |
| Ministry of Marathi Language (Maharashtra) | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | State Cabinet |
| Reports to | |
| Seat | Mantralaya, Mumbai |
| Appointer | Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Precursor |
|
| Inaugural holder |
|
| Formation | 1 May 1960 |
| Deputy | Vacant since 29 June 2022 |
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
[edit]Ministry of Marathi Language has one key department - Marathi Bhasha Vibhag (Marathi language department). Separate administrative department was established in 2010.[2]
Child agencies
[edit]- 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
[edit]
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] The language has some of the oldest literature of all modern Indian languages, dating from around 600 AD.[8] The major dialects of Marathi are Standard Marathi and the Varhadi dialect.[9] The Koli languages (Kachi Koli, Parkari Koli and Wadiyara Koli), Agri and Malvani Konkani have been heavily influenced by Marathi varieties.
Achieving classical language status
[edit]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] The Marathi ministry has submitted an application to the Government of India to grant classical language status to Marathi.[11][12] The Government of India is considering the request.[13][14][15]
Initiatives and activities
[edit]Awards
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Ministry made it compulsory to use Marathi language in all Government of Maharashtra offices.[23][24]
Marathi in schools
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
Ministers of State
[edit]| No. | Portrait | Deputy Minister (Constituency) |
Term of office | Political party | Ministry | Minister | Chief Minister | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Period | ||||||||
| Deputy Minister of Marathi Language | ||||||||||
| Vacant | 23 November 2019 |
28 November 2019 |
5 days | NA | Fadnavis II | Devendra Fadnavis | .jpg) Devendra Fadnavis | |||
| 01 | 
|
Vishwajeet Kadam (MLA for Palus-Kadegaon Constituency No. 285- Sangli District) (Legislative Assembly) |
30 December 2019 |
29 June 2022 |
2 years, 181 days | Indian National Congress | Thackeray | Subhash Desai | _(cropped).jpg) Uddhav Thackeray | |
| Vacant | 30 June 2022 |
Incumbent | 2 years, 147 days | NA | Eknath |
|
 Eknath Shinde | |||
List of principal secretaries
[edit]![[icon]](/wiki/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg){kind=small} | This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (July 2022) |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "राज्य मराठी विकास संस्था". मराठी भाषा विभाग. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "मराठी भाषा विभागाविषयी." मराठी भाषा विभाग. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "राज्य मराठी विकास संस्था". राज्य मराठी विकास संस्था (in Marathi). Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "मराठी विश्वकोश". मराठी विश्वकोश (in Marathi). Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "महाराष्ट्र राज्य साहित्य आणि संस्कृती मंडळ". महाराष्ट्र राज्य साहित्य आणि संस्कृती मंडळ (in Marathi). Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "भाषा संचालनालय, महाराष्ट्र राज्य". भाषा संचालनालय, महाराष्ट्र राज्य (in Marathi). Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "Abstract of Language Strength in India: 2011 Census" (PDF). Censusindia.gov.in.
- ^ "arts, South Asian". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica 2007 Ultimate Reference Suite.
- ^ Dhoṅgaḍe, Rameśa; Wali, Kashi (2009). "Marathi". London Oriental and African Language Library. 13. John Benjamins Publishing Company: 101, 139. ISBN 9789027238139.
- ^ "India sets up classical languages". BBC. 17 September 2004. Retrieved 1 May 2007.
- ^ "Marathi may become the sixth classical language". Indian Express. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
- ^ Vyas, Sharad (2019-12-25). "Uddhav Thackeray writes to PM, seeks classical language status for Marathi". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Classical language status to Marathi under consideration: Culture Minister". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 2019-07-02. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Classical language status to Marathi under 'active consideration': Government". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ PTI (2015-01-31). "Marathi to get Classical Language status soon". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "स्व. यशवंतराव चव्हाण राज्य वाङ्मय पुरस्कार". मराठी भाषा विभाग. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "विंदा करंदीकर जीवन गौरव पुरस्कार". मराठी भाषा विभाग. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "श्री. पु. भागवत पुरस्कार". मराठी भाषा विभाग. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "भाषा संवर्धक पुरस्कार". मराठी भाषा विभाग. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "मराठी भाषा दिवस - २७ फेब्रुवारी". MarathiMati.com. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ "jagatik Marathi bhasha din celebration - divyamarathi.bhaskar.com". divyabhaskar. 27 February 2012. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ "आम्ही मराठीचे शिलेदार!". Loksatta. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ "Use of Marathi as official language in government work mandatory: Maharashtra Government". Mumbai Live. July 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Maharashtra govt issues notification on the use of Marathi as official language in govt businesses". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Maha plans law to make Marathi a must in all schools". Hindustan Times. 2020-02-10. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ Kamlesh Sutar (February 27, 2020). "Maharashtra Assembly passes law making Marathi language compulsory for all schools". India Today. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ Deshpande, Tanvi (2020-02-27). "Council passes Bill making Marathi compulsory in schools". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Mumbai: US Consulate General representatives promoting Marathi felicitated". Mumbai Live. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-15.