The Maharashtra government is considering introducing a “Single Parent Child” category in college admission forms to identify and support children of single mothers through educational concessions, counselling and other benefits.
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is planning to introduce a separate "Single Parent Child" category in college admission forms as part of a broader initiative to support children of single mothers pursuing higher and technical education.
The proposal was announced by Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Dada Patil, who has directed the formation of a high-level committee to study and implement the proposed Single Parent Child Scheme.
According to the minister, adding a dedicated column in admission forms will help colleges accurately identify students from single-mother households. The data will enable the government to assess the number of such students enrolled in higher education institutions and design targeted support measures for them.
Statewide consultation planned
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