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Q. Which state government recently announced free higher education policy for EWS, SEBC, OBC girls?
Answer: Maharashtra
Notes: The Maharashtra government has announced a new policy making higher education free for girls from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). Effective from the 2024-25 academic year, this initiative aims to increase female participation in professional courses and aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP). Additionally, tuition and exam fees for orphaned students will be waived, with a budget of Rs. 906 crore allocated.
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