The Maharashtra government has instructed all schools across the state to sing the complete version of the national song Vande Mataram from October 31 to November 7, reported the PTI.

At present, the schools in state sing only the first two stanzas of the song. However, in celebration of the milestone, the circular states that schools of all mediums must perform the full version and also display exhibitions depicting the history and significance of the song, according to the PTI.