Bihar CM hails CBSE’s decision to include Maithili in curriculum
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary praised the CBSE's decision to include Maithili in the curriculum starting from the 2026-27 academic session. He described this inclusion as a significant step for preserving Mithila's cultural heritage and enhancing the identity of the Maithili language. Choudhary emphasized the importance of connecting future generations with their roots through education.
- ▪The CBSE will introduce Maithili as a subject at the secondary level from the 2026-27 session.
- ▪Samrat Choudhary called the decision historic and commendable for Mithila's cultural identity.
- ▪The move aims to preserve Mithila's rich cultural heritage through education.
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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday (May 25, 2026) hailed the decision to include Maithili in the CBSE curriculum at the secondary level from the next academic session.The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to introduce Maithili as a subject at the secondary level from the 2026-27 session. Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary proposes system where the children of Ministers and the poor study together"Inclusion of the Maithili language in the CBSE curriculum from class 1 up to the secondary level is a matter of pride for Mithila’s cultural identity and linguistic glory," Mr. Choudhary said in a post on X. He termed the move aimed at preserving Mithila’s rich cultural heritage through the education system as "historic" and "highly commendable".Mr.
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