Students From 265 Drought-Affected Talukas Across 34 Districts To Get Exam Fee Waiver; Chandrakant Patil Warns Colleges Of Action

Mumbai, Maharashtra - Students living in drought-affected regions across 34 districts and 265 talukas in Maharashtra will no longer need to pay examination fees. Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil announced the waiver, warning colleges that violate the government's directive will face consequences. The directive was issued to prevent financial hardship on students, whose families have been impacted by severe drought conditions in Marathwada.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had also emphasized that no students in the affected areas should be charged examination fees. Patil highlighted the importance of strictly implementing the government's decision, ensuring that affiliated colleges obey the fee-waiver directive. Additionally, officials were tasked with identifying institutions disregarding the orders and taking suitable action against them.