Pune University's Landmark Decision: Marathi Becomes Mandatory Across All Faculties
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In a groundbreaking move aimed at not only establishing Marathi as a language of knowledge but also as an integral language for industries and employment, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has taken a pioneering initiative to make Marathi a compulsory subject across all university-level faculties. This progressive stride positions Pune University as the first in the state to adopt such a comprehensive approach.
Under the leadership of Dr. Sandeep Sangle, a meeting of the Board of Studies was convened to discuss this transformative measure. The driving force behind this decision is the growing concern about the decline of mother tongues in educational and social contexts. To tackle this issue and to amplify the influence of the Marathi language, the proposal to include Marathi as a mandatory subject across all college-level faculties was deeply deliberated. Advocates believe that integrating the instruction of the mother tongue at the university level could pave the way for Marathi to become intricately linked with business, industry, and knowledge.
The meeting saw a unanimous consensus, resulting in the decision to make Marathi a compulsory subject. Dr. Sandeep Sangle, President of the Board of Marathi Studies at Savitribai Phule Pune University, stated, "Our board is resolute in its commitment to infuse Marathi literature and language throughout all faculties. We are dedicated to maintaining ongoing conversations with government authorities and experts in this field. The reasoning is straightforward: by ensuring Marathi education spans all disciplines, we can establish the foundation for the mother tongue to thrive as a language of opportunity.""
