Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde govt announces stipend scheme, Rs 6,000 for 12th pass, Rs 8,000 for diploma holders, and Rs 10,000 for graduates

In a notable move ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde introduced a new financial assistance program for students and recent graduates. This initiative aims to offer essential financial support to young individuals at different educational stages, promoting better employment opportunities and easing their transition from education to the workforce. Through the internship scheme, named Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana, the Maharashtra government plans to allocate Rs 5,500 crore to provide monetary assistance to unemployed youth in the state. At a public event in Pandharpur on Tuesday, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated, “The government will provide Rs 6,000 to those who have completed 12th grade, Rs 8,000 to those with ITI and diploma qualifications, and Rs 10,000 to those with a degree or postgraduate degree as a stipend.” According to the government resolution from the Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation—responsible for implementing the scheme along with the CM Public Welfare cell—eligible candidates must be between 18 and 35 years old and residents of Maharashtra.