Concerns have been raised over the future of Marathi-medium schools after NMMC approved phased expansion of English-medium education. Marathi Ekikaran Samiti urged the civic body to ensure Marathi institutions are not sidelined. Officials said the move aims to improve access to quality education for economically weaker students.

Concerns over the future of Marathi-medium education have surfaced after the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) approved a phased expansion of English-medium instruction in its schools.

Samiti's Demand

The Marathi Ekikaran Samiti has urged the civic body to ensure that Marathi-medium schools are not phased out in the process.

A delegation from the committee met Municipal Commissioner Kailas Shinde on Thursday and submitted a memorandum seeking due attention for Marathi-medium education. The members emphasised the need to preserve Marathi as a key component of the state’s cultural identity within the education system.