Colleges collecting exam fees from students in drought-hit talukas to face action: Maha Minister

Mumbai, Oct 13 ( UNI) Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil has directed university authorities to ensure that students from drought-affected talukas are not charged examination fees, warning that colleges violating the government's instructions will face action. The state has declared drought-like conditions in 265 talukas across 34 districts. In view of the situation, the Directorate of Higher Education has issued a circular regarding the exemption of examination fees to provide financial relief to students from the affected regions. Patil said farmers and ordinary families, particularly in the Marathwada region, were facing financial difficulties due to drought conditions. He…