Mumbai, Feb. 27 -- Maharashtra Marathi Language Minister Uday Samant announced the launch of the 4th World Marathi Literature Conference on Friday, coinciding with the celebration of Marathi Language Day.

Speaking about the Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din, the Maharashtra Minister said that the event aims to promote the Marathi language and enhance awareness among school and college students.

"The 4th World Marathi Literature Conference has been organised on the occasion of Marathi Language Day. This conference has been organised to promote Marathi and to increase awareness of the Marathi language among school and college students for future generations," Samant told reporters here.

"The first phase of this conference is expected to conclude...