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​Maharashtra government hikes scholarships for differently-abled students 

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Differently-abled students across Maharashtra will now get more financial support for their education as the state cabinet approved a hike in scholarships. In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday, the state cleared the proposal to increase monthly scholarships. The hike will range from Rs 500-1000. A total of Rs 23.11 crore has been sanctioned for the hike. In the previous scheme, the financial assistance ranged only from Rs 100 to Rs 200.

Hike range

Std I to VIII
Rs 500

Std IX and X (for residential students)
Rs 800

Std IX and X (for non-residential students)
Rs 600

Std XI and XII (for residential students)
Rs 1000

XI and XII (for non-residential students)
Rs 800

Revised annual expenditure
Rs 23.11Cr

Additional benefits for blind students
Rs 150

For study tour (yearly), up to
Rs 1500 for Std XI and XII

 

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