Maharashtra Govt approves to increase scholarship allowance for SC and ST students
India’s Maharashtra government has approved an increase in scholarship allowances for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana. The revised policy will raise the financial support provided to ST students, aiming to improve access to education and reduce economic barriers for these communities. The decision follows a review of the scheme’s impact and is expected to beneficiaries across districts.