Maharashtra Clears Rs 51.68 Crore Scholarship Dues

The Maharashtra government has approved over Rs 51.68 crore to settle pending post-matric scholarship and free ship dues for 15,252 students from the 2018-19 academic year. The funds will be distributed to OBC, VJNT, and SBC students through the MahaDBT portal, ensuring transparency and proper fund utilization.

In a significant financial move, the Maharashtra government has sanctioned more than Rs 51.68 crore to address overdue post-matric scholarship and free ship dues dating back to the 2018-19 academic year. This decision impacts 15,252 students, aiming to resolve discrepancies in the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) pool account.

According to a recent Government Resolution, the due amount has been allocated across several scholarship schemes for Other Backward Class, Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes, and Special Backward Class categories. The ongoing issue arose due to incomplete validation mechanisms during the initial stages of the MahaDBT portal implementation.

The move will ensure that students receive their pending dues with substantial allocations set aside for OBC students and lesser amounts for VJNT and SBC students. The resolution necessitates stringent procedures to ensure that distribution via the MahaDBT portal adheres to transparency norms, with the Director of Other Backward Bahujan Welfare overseeing fund utilization.