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