Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Maharashtra Commits Funds to Global Marathi Literary Conference
The state of Maharashtra is giving money to help keep the Marathi language strong.
A minister named Uday Samant said the government will pay a lot of money for a big book meeting that happens every year.
The meeting will be in Pune next January.
The state will also help 12 other book meetings around the world.
They will also start a group to translate good books from other languages into Marathi.
A special program will be held in 13 universities to teach people about Marathi.
The government wants to make sure people from all parts of the state, not just cities, can share their stories.
Maharashtra government pledges substantial financial support for the 100th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Pune.
Minister Uday Samant announced a Rs 1 crore cheque to strengthen the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad.
The state will fund 12 international Marathi literary conferences and a youth conference in partnership with the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad and Samarth Yuva Foundation.
A new “Anuvad Samiti” (Translation Committee) will be created to translate quality literature into Marathi.
The government plans a “Mazi Marathi, Abhijat Marathi” program across 13 universities under the “Abhijat Saptah” initiative.
- Who
- Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant
- What
- Pledged financial support for Marathi literary conferences
- When
- July 30, 2023
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To preserve and strengthen Marathi language globally and celebrate its centenary
- Event
- 100th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
- Date
- January 2024
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Funding
- Rs 1 crore cheque + additional financial assistance
- Minister
- Uday Samant