India, Feb. 14 -- In a significant move to promote Marathi language and historical research, the Maharashtra government has sanctioned Rs.9 crore to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for establishing two Centres of Excellence. The announcement was made by Marathi Language and Industries Minister Uday Samant during his visit to Delhi on Wednesday.

One of the centres will be dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, focusing on Maratha history, governance, and military strategy. The second, named after celebrated poet and writer Kusumagraj, will serve as a Marathi language study centre aimed at enhancing the study of Marathi as a classical language and promoting research in literature and linguistics. These initiatives seek to provide stud...