 Summary of this article
- Government insists autorickshaw, taxi drivers interacting with passengers must have working knowledge of Marathi; enforcement to be strict.
- Rickshaw, taxi Unions seek transition period for non-Marathi drivers; proposal under consideration.
- State plans short courses and awareness drives, with cultural bodies backing the initiative.
Drivers of all commercial passenger vehicles in Maharashtra will be required to have a working knowledge of Marathi, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Monday, warning of strict action against those who fail to comply.
Speaking at a meeting at Mantralaya, Sarnaik reiterated that the government is firm on the proposed rule, stressing that drivers—who interact directly with passengers—must be able to communicate in basic Marathi. While he did not specify vehicle categories, the directive is intended to cover all commercial passenger transport.
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BY Outlook News Desk |
