Maharashtra News: Ahead Of Assembly Polls, Eknath Shinde-Led Govt Announces Stipend For Students. How Much Will They Get
Date
7/17/2024 4:12:45 AM
(MENAFN- Live Mint) Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has announced stipend for students on the occassion of
Ashadhi Ekadashi Day.
As per the plan, 12th-grade pass students will receive a monthly stipend of ₹6,000, diploma students will receive ₹8,000, and graduates will get ₹10,000 per month for six-month internships.
The announcement holds much significance as it comes ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections 202 .
The scheme - Mukhya Mantri Yuva Karyaprashikshan Yojana - aims to provide skill training and enhance employability. Announced during the state budget among other welfare initiatives, the scheme received Cabinet approval on Monday. It is expected to benefit around 1 million youths and will cost approximately ₹10,000 crore, several reports cites
According to an official from the Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Department, the stipend amount will vary based on the beneficiaries' qualifications: ₹6,000 for Class 12 graduates, ₹8,000 for diploma holders, and ₹10,000 for graduates and post-graduates. Participants can work in any business or non-profit organization of their choice for a semester.
(More details awaited)
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