In a significant step towards education welfare, the Maharashtra State Cabinet has approved an increase in scholarship amounts for thousands of differently-abled students across the state, offering long-awaited financial relief.

The decision was cleared during a recent cabinet meeting and will benefit students from Class 8 to Class 12. Furthermore, this marks the first revision in scholarship amounts in over twelve years, addressing a long-pending demand from students and parents. This is the first increase in scholarship amounts in 12 years, bringing major relief to students in Classes 8 to 12.