Linguistics over licences in Maharashtra
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Summary
Maharashtra’s Transport Minister has made it mandatory for the State’s taxi and auto drivers to learn Marathi by August 15 or lose their licences. Chinmay R. Gaikwad reports on how RTOs are doubling as classrooms for migrant drivers who are struggling to learn the basics of a new language in just four days of classroom learning. He finds that some drivers are hopeful, while some others feel humiliated
Key Facts
Type Research
Source The Hindu - National
Published Friday, 19 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right