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United News of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Organise a camp for the Gabit community in Konkan: Maha Minister Save
Mumbai, May 27 (UNI) A special camp should be organised to provide the benefits of schemes like loan provision, interest refund and skill development training to maximum members of the Gabit community in Konkan, Maharashtra's Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Minister Atul Save said on Tuesday. A meeting was held in the Mantralaya (secretariat) during the day under the chairmanship of Minister Save regarding the establishment of an Economic Development Corporation for the Gabit community. The community has been pressing for the setting up of the corporation for itd overall economic upliftment. Save said the government will make positive efforts in this regard. Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane, MLA Nilesh Rane, Principal Secretary of the Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Department Vinita Ved Singal, as well as representatives of the Gabit Samaj Sanghatana were present in this meeting. The Gabit community mainly resides in Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri districts of Konkan as well as in Mumbai. Minister Rane said the Gabit community is traditionally dependent on fishing and related businesses. With the changing times and modernisation, their traditional businesses are facing many challenges. It is necessary to establish the independent corporation for the social and economic benefit of the community. He said the corporation would bring the Gabit community into modern businesses, providing them with training and financial assistance. UNI VKB SSP
News18
02-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Students Abroad Suffer As Maharashtra Govt Delays Overseas Scholarship Payments
Last Updated: The Maharashtra government's National Overseas Scholarship Scheme has left many students in dire financial straits. Many students who participated in the Maharashtra government's National Overseas Scholarship Scheme are currently experiencing a serious financial problem as a result of government payments that have been overdue for more than two months. The Other Backward Class (OBC), Dalit, and minority beneficiaries who were enrolled in higher education programs in Australia and the United Kingdom spoke to The Times of India (ToI) about their predicament. They said that since arriving, they have not been given any scholarship funds for living expenses or tuition. According to these students, their predicament is pathetic; several are in danger of starving, and some could be forced to leave their rental apartments, ToI states. 'Feels like I'm drowning in uncertainty. Scholarship funds are delayed, tuition fees are piling up with penalties, and debt is suffocating me. Every day feels like a struggle to stay afloat financially," a student at the University of Birmingham said as quoted by the ToI. A University of Sydney student stated, 'It feels like I've been left on my own. My scholarship funds were delayed endlessly, and unpaid fees are accumulating penalties. I borrowed money to survive, but the debt is crushing me now." 'I'm exhausted, mentally and financially. I haven't received any scholarship support for months. My fees are unpaid. I borrowed money to survive, but now I can't repay. I feel abandoned," another student from Sydney University told the publication. In a follow-up with authorities in the relevant departments, Rajiv Khobragade, president of the non-governmental organisation (NGO), The Platform, stated that sending students overseas with false promises of scholarships is equivalent to forcing them into mental hardship and malnutrition. 'The government should provide scholarship funds on time," he stated as per the publication. The Platform is an organisation that works closely with these students. The students claimed that even though they emailed the social justice and special assistance (SJSA) and OBC welfare departments regarding their scholarships, they were informed that the finance department had not yet sanctioned the monies. According to the state OBC welfare minister, Atul Save, there is no shortage of funding, as he told TOI. 'I will look into the issue and resolve the matter. Though it is a public holiday tomorrow, I will take an update about the scholarship and disburse funds," he said. Meanwhile, SJSA's main secretary, Harshdeep Kamble, stated that 'Scholarship funds were already released to the commissioner (social justice)." He went on to say that more information must be obtained from the SJSA commissioner. First Published:
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research and Training Institute (Mahajyoti) distributes books to 7,000 students
Nagpur: The Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research and Training Institute (Mahajyoti) has initiated a book distribution programme to assist students preparing for competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, and MHT-CET. Operating under the state's Other Backward Class (OBC) and Bahujan Welfare Department, this autonomous organisation has successfully provided educational materials to more than 7,000 students from OBC, VJNT, and SBC categories across Maharashtra this year. Students from all 36 districts submitted applications, with Jalgaon recording the highest participation, followed by Amravati, Dhule, Buldhana, Ahilyanagar, and others. The institute offers complimentary training for various competitive exams, including MHT-CET, JEE, NEET, UPSC, MPSC, pilot training, and PhD skill development, along with scholarship support. Atul Save, minister for OBC and Bahujan Welfare and chairman of Mahajyoti, said, "This scheme will make the path of preparation easier for students appearing for JEE, NEET, and MHT-CET," emphasising the institute's dedication to educational excellence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Prashant Wavge, acting Managing Director of Mahajyoti, acknowledged the positive response. "The spontaneous response from students to the book distribution scheme is a receipt of Mahajyoti's remarkable work," said Wavge. He affirmed the materials' value for examination preparation. Beneficiary parents expressed appreciation. Kiran Nimje from Nagpur said, "We sincerely thank the government for the Mahajyoti scheme. My son received JEE books and is very happy. He scored 94% in SSC and started preparing for JEE from class 11. This scheme has truly been a pillar of support for us as we could not afford these books. We got to know about this scheme through the website." Another parent, Sheetal Nagargoje from Amravati, said, "The Mahajyoti scheme is a huge support for needy students. We learned about it from our neighbours. My son scored 80% in SSC and has started preparing for JEE. This scheme will be very useful for his exam preparation. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have received this opportunity." This initiative reflects Mahajyoti's commitment to supporting students from disadvantaged communities through educational resources and skill enhancement programmes, facilitating their academic and career advancement.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maha overseas scholarship students face hunger, no disbursals for 2 months
Nagpur: Several students who availed National Overseas Scholarship Scheme of Maharashtra govt are facing severe financial crisis with govt disbursals pending for more than two months now. The beneficiaries from OBC, Dalit and minority categories, who enrolled in higher education programmes in Australia and the United Kingdom, spoke to TOI and shared their plight. They said they have not received any scholarship money for tuition fee or living expenses since their arrival. These students said their situation is pitiable; many are on the verge of starvation, with some facing the risk of being evicted from their rented homes. "Feels like I'm drowning in uncertainty. Scholarship funds delayed, tuition fees piling up with penalties, and debt is suffocating me. Every day feels like a struggle to stay afloat financially," said a student at the University of Birmingham. A student from the University of Sydney said, "It feels like I've been left on my own. My scholarship funds were delayed endlessly, and unpaid fees are accumulating penalties. I borrowed money to survive, but the debt is crushing me now." Another student from Sydney University said, "I'm exhausted, mentally and financially. I haven't received any scholarship support for months. My fees are unpaid. I borrowed money to survive, but now I can't repay. I feel abandoned." Talking to TOI, a Dalit student in the UK said, "I have been struggling with financial challenges. This situation is affecting my studies and mental health. There is no one in my family to support me and I came here buoyed by the scholarship promise. Due to funds crunch, I'm unable to pay rent and can't afford meals." NGO The Platform's Rajiv Khobragade, who is following up with officials in the concerned departments, said, "Sending students abroad with false promise of scholarships is tantamount to pushing them into starvation and mental stress. The govt should provide scholarship funds on time." The students alleged though they sent emails to the OBC Welfare department and social justice and special assistance (SJSA) department for respective scholarships, they were told that funds are not yet approved by the finance department. State OBC welfare minister Atul Save told TOI there is no dearth of funds. "I will look into the issue and resolve the matter. Though it is a public holiday tomorrow, I will take an update about the scholarship and disburse funds," he said. Harshdeep Kamble, principal secretary, SJSA, said, "Scholarship funds were already released to the commissioner (social justice)." Kamble added further details need to be taken from the SJSA commissioner.
