Maharashtra Government to Form Committee for Supporting Children of Single Mothers in Higher Education

Key facts

• The Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Department is establishing a committee to examine support measures for children of single mothers in colleges, universities, and technical institutions.
• Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil initiated the proposal to explore strengthening support systems within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
• A survey conducted by the department identified approximately 14,000 students from single-mother households across various educational institutions in the state.
• Proposed measures include introducing a specific category in admission forms for data accuracy, sensitising institutions, and providing priority in hostel allotments.
• Larger financial measures such as fee concessions and scholarships will be integrated into the broader Ekal Mahila policy being formulated by the state Women and Child Development Department.