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Maharashtra Grants SRTMU Exam Fee Waiver to Drought-Hit Students
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 06:37 PM
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The Maharashtra government has announced a waiver of SRTMU exam fees for students from drought-affected areas for the winter 2026 session.
The Maharashtra state government has taken a decisive step to support students facing financial hardships due to the ongoing drought. An official announcement has been made regarding the waiver of examination fees for the Shivaji Rao Technical Mahila University (SRTMU) for the winter 2026 academic session.
This relief measure is specifically targeted at students residing in drought-hit regions of the state. The decision aims to alleviate the economic burden on families affected by the lack of rainfall and agricultural distress, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their academic progress.
By exempting these students from exam fees, the administration seeks to provide immediate financial relief and maintain educational continuity for the affected population. The move reflects the state's commitment to social welfare during periods of natural calamity.
This relief measure is specifically targeted at students residing in drought-hit regions of the state. The decision aims to alleviate the economic burden on families affected by the lack of rainfall and agricultural distress, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their academic progress.
By exempting these students from exam fees, the administration seeks to provide immediate financial relief and maintain educational continuity for the affected population. The move reflects the state's commitment to social welfare during periods of natural calamity.