Maharashtra government announces full fee waiver for OBC/EWS/SEBC girls in professional courses, funding additional Rs 906.05 crore.

The Maharashtra government has announced a full fee waiver for girls from OBC, EWS, and SEBC categories in professional courses, replacing the previous 50% waiver. The initiative, effective from the 2024-25 academic year, aims to empower economically disadvantaged girls and encourages enrollment in courses like nursing, MBBS, MBA, BMM, BMS, and BCA. The state cabinet has approved an additional financial burden of Rs 906.05 crore to fund this initiative.

July 08, 2024
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