Mumbai, Nov. 4 -- The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday, approved 12 major policy decisions aimed at providing relief to motorists, students, farmers, cooperative institutions and residents across the state.
Among the key decisions, the government announced a one-time 'Abhay Yojana' (Amnesty Scheme), offering motorists discounts of up to 20 per cent on pending traffic e-challan fines. The scheme will allow vehicle owners to clear their outstanding dues at reduced rates.
In a major relief for students, monthly subsistence allowances for OBC, VJNT and SBC students residing in government hostels have been increased by more than double. Students in divisional-level hostels will receive Rs 1,500 per ...