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NMMC Plans Larger Marathi Literary Events After Competition
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation held a contest where people recited poems in Marathi.
The contest was part of a week celebrating the language.
Seventy-one people signed up, and 47 took part.
Rudraksh Patare won first place, with Dilip Gaikwad second and Pallavi Deshpande third.
Winners received books as prizes.
Mayor Sujata Patil said people should use Marathi at home and in everyday conversations.
The city plans to hold bigger Marathi literary events next year.
NMMC also gave people more time to submit Marathi slogans and short awareness messages, until October 12, 2026.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation plans larger Marathi literary programmes next year at Vishnudas Bhave Natyagriha.
The poetry recitation competition was part of Classical Marathi Language Week, observed October 3 to 9.
Of 71 people registered, 47 attended and recited poems by established Marathi poets.
Rudraksh Patare won first place, followed by Dilip Gaikwad and Pallavi Deshpande.
NMMC extended the deadline for its Marathi slogan and message-writing competition to October 12, 2026.
- Who
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, competition participants, and Mayor Sujata Patil.
- What
- NMMC held a Marathi poetry recitation competition and announced plans for larger literary programmes next year.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai; larger events are planned at Vishnudas Bhave Natyagriha.
- When
- The competition was held during Classical Marathi Language Week, observed October 3 to 9; the slogan competition deadline is October 12, 2026.
- Why
- The programmes aim to encourage people to read, appreciate, preserve, and use Marathi.
Key facts
- Competition registrations
- 71 citizens and NMMC officers and employees registered.
- Participants
- 47 attended and performed.
- First place
- Rudraksh Patare; book prize worth ₹3,000.
- Second place
- Dilip Gaikwad; book prize worth ₹2,500.
- Third place
- Pallavi Deshpande; book prize worth ₹2,000.
- Slogan competition deadline
- October 12, 2026.
- Slogan competition themes
- Marathi language conservation, cleanliness, environment, plastic prevention, and health.
Quotes
Sujata Patil
Mayor of Navi Mumbai
“English is important to survive in today's globalised world, but Marathi is equally important for preserving our emotions, thoughts and culture. Everyone should use Marathi in their homes and daily interactions and help nurture a love for the language.”
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