With reference to the schemes approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet, consider the following statements: 1. The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the allowance hike on October 6, 2026. 2. The Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana is a central government scheme for all students. 3. The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana provides allowances for ST and SC students. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Maharashtra Cabinet approves increased allowances for Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste students

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Education policy· Prelims· 7 October 2026

Targeted financial assistance for marginalized communities: a GS2 case study on educational equity and social mobility.

Why in news

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved increased allowances for Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste students under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana and Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana.

Background

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the hike on October 6, 2026. The decision covers two specific schemes for ST and SC students and includes a new custodial death compensation policy.

Facts for Prelims

SchemePandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana: A Maharashtra state scheme providing allowances for ST and SC students.
SchemeBharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana: A Maharashtra state scheme providing allowances for ST and SC students.
FactThe Maharashtra Cabinet approved the allowance hike on October 6, 2026.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the schemes approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet, consider the following statements:

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the allowance hike on October 6, 2026.
The Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana is a central government scheme for all students.
The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana provides allowances for ST and SC students.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: It is a Maharashtra state scheme providing allowances for ST and SC students.

For Mains

Q. Examine how targeted financial assistance schemes for marginalized communities contribute to achieving educational equity and social mobility in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Equity gap: Addressing historical socio-economic barriers to higher education for ST/SC students
Fiscal federalism: Balancing state-level welfare spending with long-term educational infrastructure development

Keywords: Educational Equity · Social Mobility · Targeted Intervention · Marginalized Communities · Inclusive Growth

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