Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. | Photo Credit: ANI The committee to decide on the implementation of three-language policy in Maharashtra schools as per the National Education Policy 2020, will submit its final report to the State government on December 20. The committee held its last and eighth public consultation in Mumbai on Friday (November 28, 2025) amid dissenting voices. Students, experts and political activists expressed their opinions during the consultation, which also saw some heated arguments. EXPLAINED | Why is Maharashtra debating over Hindi? Dr. Narendra Jadhav, chairperson of the committee, said the report will not be made public and he will not disclose the recommendations of the committee. Most of those who attended the public consultation expressed the opinion that while Marathi and English should be compulsory, Hindi should be introduced only later. “We are trying to understand people’s opinions. That does not mean the report will be based on public consultations alone. Experts’ opinions will also be taken into consideration. We will hold a meeting with the experts before submitting the report,” …