In a significant decision aimed at expanding educational support for the Maratha community, the Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved a range of educational concessions and welfare measures on the lines of those available to Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Under the new decision, students from the Maratha community will become eligible for several scholarships, reimbursements and educational assistance programmes that are currently available to OBC students. The state government has decided to roll out eight key schemes, marking a major policy move in favour of the community.
Maharashtra govt extends OBC-like education benefits to Maratha community, announces 8 schemes | Details
