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more-inMumbai: The Education Minister, Vinod Tawde, has refuted Shiv Sena’s claim that Marathi was being denied the status of classical language by the Centre. All schools and colleges will be asked to sing an anthem for Marathi language at 11 a.m.
and 4 p.m.
(for afternoon session). Madhu Mangesh Karnik has been granted lifetime achievement award; Wardha Publishers adjudged best publisher; Dr Avinash Biniwale awarded for research on language; and Marathi Science Parishad will be awarded for promoting Marathi language. Mr.
Tawde said the state had already submitted necessary documents to the Centre and was following up on this issue. However, Mr.
Tawde clarified that it is not compulsory..