India, June 14 -- The state government is considering the inclusion of 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, and plan suitable measures.

Higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil on Saturday directed the formation of a high-level committee to prepare a framework for the scheme and ensure its implementation.

Patil said, "The initiative, being undertaken jointly by the state government and the directorate of higher education, will help children of single mothers gain better access to higher education and avail themselves of relevant government welfare schemes."

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