In a significant prelude to the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has introduced a pioneering financial assistance scheme aimed at students and recent graduates. Announced on Ashadhi Ekadashi in Pandharpur, the scheme offers monthly stipends of Rs 6,000 for 12th pass students, Rs 8,000 for diploma students, and Rs 10,000 for graduates. This initiative is poised to ease financial burdens, fostering smoother transitions from education to employment while addressing key challenges faced by youth in the state. As Maharashtra prepares for electoral changes, this move underscores the government's proactive measures to support education and early career development amidst economic uncertainties.