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What is special about Marathi?
Marathi is one of the proud languages of India, predominantly spoken in the western region of India i.e. Maharashtra and Goa and its neighbouring states. Marathi ranks fourth in India in widely spoken languages in a country. Marathi has been granted with scheduled language status in our constitution.
Why is Mumbai developed?
For several decades it has been the home of India’s main financial services, and a focus for both infrastructure development and private investment. From being an ancient fishing community and a colonial centre of trade, Mumbai has become South Asia’s largest city and home of the world’s most prolific film industry.
Is Maharashtra rich because of Mumbai?
Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra is considered the financial capital of India with the headquarters of almost all major banks, financial institutions, insurance companies and mutual funds being based in the city. Maharashtra is India’s second most industrialised state contributing 20\% of national industrial output.
Why is Maharashtra so developed?
“Maharashtra is also a leading state in the country in terms of agriculture, industrial production, trade and transport,” the governor said. “As a result, Maharashtra remains one of the most developed and prosperous states in the country,” he said.
Why is Mumbai important?
Mumbai is an important port city on the northwest coast of India and is the state capital of Maharashtra. It operates as the commercial capital of India, it is important for manufacturing and finance and it is also the home of ‘Bollywood’ films.
Does Mumbai belong to Marathi people?
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis, today, said the state government has decided to confer classical language status on Marathi language and it is up to the Centre to decide on the issue and added that Mumbai will continue to belong to Marathi people.
What is the significance of the Marathi press?
The Marathi press played a very important role in the development of Indian journalism in the latter half of the 19th Century. It distinguished itself by campaigning on two fronts, social and political. Outside Bengal, the battle for social reform first gathered strength in Pune and Bombay before it spread to other parts of the country.
Is Marathi population shrinking in Mumbai?
Marathi writer and chairperson of Kusumagraj Pratisthan Madhu Mangesh Karnik, who presided over the function, said he was concerned over the dwindling Marathi population in Mumbai. “Percentage of Marathi people is reducing in Mumbai. While it was 52 per cent in 1960, today it has reduced to 22 per cent.
Which is the first Marathi daily in India?
Among them was Navashakti founded by Sadananda in 1942 and Loka Sangraha from Pune. After Independence in 1948, the Indian Express Group started Loksatta in Bombay, the first Marathi daily to appear after the country gained freedom. The Maharashtra Times started by the Times of India Group came out in 1962.