Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary hails CBSE move to introduce Maithili at secondary level
Press Trust of India | May 25, 2026 | 02:32 PM IST | 1 min read
Samrat Choudhary hails move; says decision boosts Mithila’s linguistic and cultural identity
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday hailed the decision to include Maithili in the CBSE curriculum at the secondary level from the next academic session. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to introduce Maithili as a subject at the secondary level from the 2026-27 session.
"Inclusion of the Maithili language in the CBSE curriculum from class 1 up to the secondary level is a matter of pride for Mithila's cultural identity and linguistic glory," Choudhary said in a post on X. He termed the move aimed at preserving Mithila's rich cultural heritage through the education system as "historic" and "highly commendable".
Choudhary said the decision will give a new identity and honour to the Maithili language and serve as a powerful medium to connect future generations with their mother tongue, culture, and roots. He said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the preservation and promotion of Indian languages, culture, and traditions are continually gaining renewed strength.
Follow us for the latest education news on colleges and universities, admission, courses, exams, research, education policies, study abroad and more..
To get in touch, write to us at news@careers360.com.
Quick Watch
]Next Story
]Featured News
]- Eye on autonomy, Scottish Church College plans new courses, curriculum, exam system from 2027: Principal
- FMGE 2026: Protest at Jantar Mantar on Monday; examinees demand exam review, facilities on par with NEET
- ‘We became a bridge’: Volunteers crowdfund to send stranded CJP protesters home after Jantar Mantar stir
- SC raps NCAHP, states for not framing regulations, setting up councils for allied health sciences
- ‘Shouldn’t forget’: An AI engineer’s platform is gathering evidence of police violence at CJP protest
- Paper-leak bill won’t help, argue opposition MPs; Priyanka Gandhi questions Pralhad Joshi’s appointment
- NEET Counselling 2026: In NMC’s new rules for PwBD admissions, individualised reports, chance to appeal
- Visva-Bharati professor quits report panel alleging doctored meeting minutes, staff shortage
- Centre sat on a fifth of Samagra Shiksha funds every year; PM SHRI dues at 49% in 2025-26: Govt data
- ‘Greta Thunberg visit not planned’: How SFI UK took the CJP protests to Leeds, London and beyond