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Eknath Shinde Handouts Marathi Certificates to Auto and Taxi Drivers in Maharashtra
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🗓 27 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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Chief Minister Eknath Shinde handed out Marathi language certificates to auto‑rickshaw and taxi drivers across Maharashtra, aiming to promote regional language use among transport workers.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently distributed Marathi language certificates to auto‑rickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra.
The hand‑out ceremony was held in a public venue, with the CM presenting the certificates to a group of transport operators.
The certificates are intended to recognize proficiency in Marathi and encourage its use in daily interactions with passengers.
Shinde said the initiative would strengthen the cultural identity of the state’s workforce and improve communication with local commuters.
The move follows the government’s broader efforts to promote Marathi in public services and education.
The hand‑out ceremony was held in a public venue, with the CM presenting the certificates to a group of transport operators.
The certificates are intended to recognize proficiency in Marathi and encourage its use in daily interactions with passengers.
Shinde said the initiative would strengthen the cultural identity of the state’s workforce and improve communication with local commuters.
The move follows the government’s broader efforts to promote Marathi in public services and education.