Maharashtra Drops 70-Year-Old Hindi Test for State Employees
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Maharashtra government has officially abolished the mandatory Hindi language test that had been required of state government employees since the 1950s. The decision was announced in a statement that the test is unnecessary under the Maharashtra Official Language Act, as all official work is conducted in Marathi. The move is part of a broader effort to streamline hiring and reduce redundant requirements for public servants. QUOTE: "citing its minimal relevance in official work and communication." — Times Now
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Maharashtra Scraps 7-Decade-Old Hindi Test For Govt Employees, Here’s Why
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