Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse on Friday warned that strict action will be taken against schools that fail to teach Marathi as mandated under state law, including the possibility of cancelling their recognition, reported news agency PTI.

Speaking during the Question Hour in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Bhuse said the government will conduct inspections and take action against institutions that do not comply with the legislation making Marathi compulsory for students from Classes 1 to 10.