Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Maharashtra's 'Earn and Learn' Scheme to Support Female Students
The state of Maharashtra wants more girls to go to college.
They're making a new plan where girls can earn money while they study.
The plan is called 'Earn and Learn,' and students will get 2000 rupees each month.
Colleges will help them find jobs.
The government hopes to help about five lakh students and needs about 1000 crore rupees each year to pay for it.
The government is trying to find the money for this program, but it might take some time.
Maharashtra is drafting a new policy to boost female participation in higher education.
The 'Earn and Learn' scheme will provide participating students a monthly allowance of Rs 2000.
This allowance will be facilitated through employment opportunities at colleges.
The state government plans to provide benefits to around five lakh students.
The scheme is estimated to need a budget of Rs 1000 crore annually.
- Who
- The Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Department
- What
- Maharashtra is planning an 'Earn and Learn' scheme to support female students in higher education.
- When
- Discussions are underway with the Chief Minister.
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To increase the participation of girls in higher education.
Government
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Budget approval
Government
Financial limitations may slow down implementation
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- Scheme Name
- Earn and Learn
- Monthly Allowance
- Rs 2000
- Targeted Students
- Female Students
- Estimated Beneficiaries
- 5 lakh students
- Annual Budget
- Rs 1000 crore