The Maharashtra government’s eight-member committee, headed by economist Narendra Jadhav, submitted its report on the implementation of the three-language formula in primary education to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday, February 9, 2026. Along with this, the committee also shared a 25-page supplementary report on introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from Grade 1 in schools. Narendra Jadhav said, "I have suggested that the recommendations should be implemented from the coming academic year. The main report about the recommendations on three language formula consists of 65 pages, and 60 pages of annexture. The executive summary of the report is 23 pages. I am not at liberty to discuss our recommendations at this stage. But I will hold a press conference once the report is tabled before the cabinet and once I hear back from them." Except for two members, Sadanand More and Bhushan Shukla, the rest of the committee attended the report submission. Chief Minister Fadnavis stated, "The committee has submitted its report to us. We will discuss it in the cabinet first. We will go over the recommendations and decide if anything needs to be modified. The Cabinet will give its suggestions. We will give a briefing about the contents of the report after that." Last year, the Maharashtra government had to withdraw its decision to implement the three-language formula in primary education after widespread opposition. Critics saw the move as a forced imposition of Hindi in the state, which affected Marathi language and culture. Currently, children in Maharashtra learn three languages starting from Grade 5. The initial plan to introduce three languages in primary classes was met with protests from educationists, cultural groups, and political organizations. The committee was formed last year to review the issue properly and suggest a way forward. It studied the previous Raghunath Mashelkar committee report advocating the three-language formula and considered the National Education Policy guidelines. Despite doubts about the panel being led by an economist rather than language experts, it held meetings across the state and consulted political and socio-cultural groups. The report submission coincided with the announcement of final phase local body election results on February 9, 2026. The government will now deliberate on the report before revealing its stance on the three-language formula and AI introduction in primary education.