Maharashtra Introduces Stipend Scheme for Students: Check Out the Details

Maharashtra Introduces Stipend Scheme for Students: Check Out the Details

Last Updated Jul - 18 - 2024, 07:46 PM | Source : Education Times | Visitors : 46

The Maharashtra government has introduced the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana, allocating Rs 5,500 crore to provide financial assistance through inte
Maharashtra Introduces Stipend Scheme for Students: Check Out the Details

The Maharashtra government has launched a new financial aid programme forThe stipend amount will vary based on the beneficiaries' qualifications, as stated by an official from the Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation. 

This initiative aims to offer essential financial support to young individuals at different educational stages, promoting better employment opportunities and easing their transition from education to the workforce. It aims to reduce financial pressure related to education and early career development, allowing students to focus more on their studies and professional growth.

Through the internship scheme, named Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana, the Maharashtra government plans to allocate Rs 5,500 crore to provide monetary assistance to unemployed youth in the state.

Eligibility criteria


According to the government resolution from the Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation — responsible for implementing the scheme along with the CM Public Welfare cell — eligible candidates must be between 18 and 35 years old and residents of Maharashtra. The internships will last for six months, with stipends distributed via direct bank transfer.

Under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, eligible women in the age group of 21 to 60 years will get a monthly allowance of Rs 1,500. The scheme is aimed at ensuring overall development and empowerment of women, including economic independence, self-reliance, health and nutrition. students and recent graduates. The state's 'Ladla Bhai Yojana' initiative for boys pays a monthly stipend of Rs 6,000 for class XII passouts, Rs 8,000 for diploma students, and Rs 10,000 for graduates.

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