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Maharashtra Govt Funds Education for Assault Victims
17 May
Summary
- Government to cover all school education costs up to Class 10.
- Decision aims to secure the future of two minor victims.
- Financial aid will be directly transferred to the schools.
In a significant move, the Maharashtra government announced it will bear the complete educational expenses for two minor girls affected by a sexual assault incident in Badlapur. This decision extends support up to Class 10, aiming to secure their academic futures.
The initiative by the school education minister includes covering admission fees for one girl from Class 1 to 10. For the second girl, outstanding Sr KG fees and all subsequent admission costs until Class 10 will be paid.
Minister Dada Bhuse stated that the government is fulfilling its social responsibility by acting as a guardian. The allocated funds will be directly transferred to the respective educational institutions, ensuring uninterrupted schooling for the victims.
