Maharashtra defers action over Marathi rule, to begin training campaign for taxi, auto drivers
The Maharashtra government has postponed strict enforcement of its rule requiring autorickshaw and taxi drivers to speak Marathi, opting instead for a training and verification drive from May 1 to August 15. Licences will not be cancelled during this period for lack of Marathi proficiency. The move follows concerns over implementation and aims to promote language skills through training. The campaign will be conducted across all 59 Regional Transport Offices in the state.
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The Maharashtra government on Tuesday decided not to strictly enforce its decision to make Marathi mandatory for autorickshaw and taxi drivers. It has instead opted to launch a special verification drive from May 1, Maharashtra Day, to August 15 across all 59 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs).Following a meeting at the Transport Commissionerate, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik clarified that while the mandate to speak in Marathi remains in effect, driving licences will not be revoked solely on the grounds of inadequate language proficiency during this period.
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