Maharashtra Minister Subhash Desai said the state government will start virtual classes to teach Marathi to people abroad who want the younger generation to learn the language.

The state minister of industries and Marathi language made the announcement while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 95th Marathi Literary meet being held at Udgir. Desai also spoke about the initiatives carried out by the Marathi language department. "Earlier, there was a law to have signboards of shops made in Marathi. But small establishments were exempted from the rule, and that was also corrected," he said.