The Maharashtra government's Higher and Technical Education Minister, Chandrakant Patil, announced potential reforms aimed at supporting female students financially. The government is considering waiving not only tuition and examination fees but also additional institutional charges, known as 'other fees.' Currently, female students enrolled in professional courses receive 100% concessions on tuition and exam fees, and the government is exploring similar relief for other charges. Patil emphasized the need for regulation of these fees and encouraged students to report colleges that impose unjustified charges. Additionally, the state plans to expand the 'Earn and Learn' initiative, providing female students with part-time work opportunities and monthly stipends of ₹2,000 funded through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions. This initiative aims to further reduce financial barriers and ensure that no girl is denied education due to financial constraints.