💨 Abstract

The Maharashtra Social Justice Department is reviewing and expanding its welfare schemes and scholarships to better serve beneficiaries. Outdated and financially inadequate schemes, such as the pre-matric scholarship for Scheduled Caste students, are being reassessed. The budget for 2025-26 has increased to Rs 22,658 crore, allowing for broader support.

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