India, July 24 -- Two centres aimed at promoting Marathi culture and history will be set up at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi - one dedicated to Maratha warrior king Shivaji, focusing on Maratha history, governance and military strategy; and the second, named after noted Marathi poet and writer Kusumagraj, to enhance the study of Marathi as a classical language, and promoting research in literature and linguistics.

Both these centres will be inaugurated by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his two deputies on Thursday.

Addressing the media on Wednesday, state minister for Marathi language, Uday Samant, said these initiatives aim to provide students across the country with deeper insights into Maharashtra's rich cultur...