Education
Maharashtra Waives Semester Examination Fees For Over 2.4 Lakh Students
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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The Maharashtra government waived semester examination fees for 2,40,365 students across 26 state universities originating from drought-affected talukas.
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The Higher and Technical Education Department issued directives following an increase in drought-affected talukas across the state from 265 to 305.
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The University of Mumbai has initiated refunds amounting to ₹3.5 crore, with total statewide beneficiaries expected to exceed five lakh students.