I Speak Marathi, I Hear Marathi, I Know Marathi, I Respect Marathi

Based upon the research of great scholars like S. V. Ketkar, Rajaramshastri Bhagwat, V. K. Rajwade, Iravati Karve, K. P. Kulkarni, Datto Vaman Potdar, V. L. Bhave and R. B. Joshi, it is evident that Maharashtri (Marathi) language is at least 2,500 years old. If this 2500-year-long journey of the language is unfolded with evidence, it would undoubtedly prove its classical status. In other columns, we discuss the need to preserve indigenous languages like Marathi and the State Government's initiatives to promote and enrich Marathi.