Maharashtra: State board examination fee waived off for students who lost their parents to Covid-19
India Today
The Maharasthra government has waived off the examination fee for state board students who lost their parents to Covid-19.
The Maharashtra government has decided to waive the examination fee for students of the state board for the state board exams of 2021-22. The announcement was made by the Minister of School Education for Maharashtra, Professor Varsha Eknath Gaikwad, on Twitter. A small solace from our side to children who have lost their parents to the pandemic - exam fee for state board exams 2021-22 is being waived off. We are aware they have gone through a lot already, but their education must continue. @CMOMaharashtra @AjitPawarSpeaks @bb_thorat pic.twitter.com/CuI4dfMB5t
The Minister termed the decision as a 'small solace' for children who have lost their parents to Covid-19.
