Maharashtra Cancels Hindi Exam for Government Employees

Maharashtra government cancels Hindi language exam for state employees, citing Marathi's official status.

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The Maharashtra government formally cancelled the Hindi language examination conducted by the Directorate of Languages for government employees. ^[1] The Maharashtra government announced on Tuesday that traders have one year to comply with new restrictions on the sale of loose edible oil. ^[2] Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed government departments on 2026-09-02 to complete the recruitment process for vacant posts in tribal areas within six months. ^[3] Officials cited the state's official use of Marathi and the declining relevance of Hindi in government functioning as the primary reasons for the cancellation. ^[4] The Marathi Language Department issued a Government Resolution on August 31 stating that the Hindi examination was no longer justified under the present administrative system. ^[5] Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis constituted a joint committee of Food and Drug Administration officials and trader representatives to identify necessary changes for traditional oil businesses. ^[6] On August 20, the Food and Drug Administration issued an order banning the sale of loose or unpackaged edible oils and fats to curb adulteration and protect public health. ^[7] On August 24, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the revocation of the ban because it adversely affected the edible oil industry, with several businesses having operated for generations. ^[8]

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The Maharashtra government formally cancelled the Hindi language examination conducted by the Directorate of Languages for government employees. · Mid-day

The Maharashtra government announced on Tuesday that traders have one year to comply with new restrictions on the sale of loose edible oil. ·

Hindustan Times

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed government departments on 2026-09-02 to complete the recruitment process for vacant posts in tribal areas within six months. · Mid-day

Officials cited the state's official use of Marathi and the declining relevance of Hindi in government functioning as the primary reasons for the cancellation. · Mid-day

The Marathi Language Department issued a Government Resolution on August 31 stating that the Hindi examination was no longer justified under the present administrative system. · Mid-day

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis constituted a joint committee of Food and Drug Administration officials and trader representatives to identify necessary changes for traditional oil businesses. ·

Hindustan Times

On August 20, the Food and Drug Administration issued an order banning the sale of loose or unpackaged edible oils and fats to curb adulteration and protect public health. ·

Hindustan Times

On August 24, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the revocation of the ban because it adversely affected the edible oil industry, with several businesses having operated for generations. ·

Hindustan Times

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