The Maharashtra state cabinet has taken an important decision to make education more accessible for students with disabilities by increasing their scholarships. The decision was approved in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Under the new scheme, the monthly scholarship for students has been raised from INR 500–INR 1,000, whereas previously it was only INR 100–INR 200. A total expenditure of INR 23.11 crore has been sanctioned for this purpose. The revised scholarship amounts are as follows: for 9th and 10th grade resident students, INR 800 per month; for 9th and 10th grade non-resident students, INR 600 per month; for 11th and 12th grade resident students, INR 1,000 per month; and for 11th and 12th grade non-resident students, INR 800 per month.
Additional benefits include an extra allowance of INR 150 for visually challenged and financial assistance of up to INR 1,500 annually for educational trips for 11th and 12th grade students.
This decision is expected to provide greater financial support to students with disabilities in Maharashtra, helping them continue their education more consistently and effectively.
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