Maharashtra Government Clears ₹51.68 Crore in Scholarship Dues for Students
Pending since 2018-19, Maharashtra govt clears scholarship dues of ₹51.68 crore
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The Maharashtra government has approved the release of ₹51.68 crore to settle long-overdue post-matric scholarship dues for 15,252 students from the 2018-19 academic year. This funding aims to rectify discrepancies in the Direct Benefit Transfer system and ensure timely payments to eligible beneficiaries.
- 01Maharashtra government releases ₹51.68 crore for scholarship dues.
- 02Funds will benefit 15,252 students from the 2018-19 academic year.
- 03Discrepancies in the Direct Benefit Transfer system prompted the release.
- 04Scholarships cover OBC, VJNT, and SBC categories.
- 05Funds will be distributed through the MahaDBT portal for transparency.
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On Thursday, the Maharashtra government approved the release of ₹51.68 crore to settle post-matric scholarship and free ship dues for 15,252 students from the 2018-19 academic year. This decision, made by the Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Department, aims to address discrepancies in the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system that arose during the initial implementation of the MahaDBT portal. A Government Resolution indicated that while ₹67.96 crore had been transferred to the Single Nodal Account, ₹52.05 crore remained pending due to mismatches and excess payments. The funds will be allocated to various categories, including ₹45.81 crore for OBC students, ₹5.32 crore for VJNT students, and smaller amounts for SBC pupils. The resolution mandates that the funds be routed through the MahaDBT portal to ensure transparency and timely transfers to students' bank accounts. The Director of Other Backward Bahujan Welfare in Pune has been designated to oversee the proper utilization of these funds.
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This funding will ensure that eligible students receive their long-overdue scholarships, which could alleviate financial burdens and support their education.
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