Pune: A grievance redressal mechanism has been set up across Maharashtra’s public universities to address the academic and financial difficulties faced by students in drought-affected areas, with state govt waiving examination fees for eligible students in 265 talukas across 34 districts.Students can approach their respective universities’ examination and evaluation board directors or student development board directors for assistance with fee waivers and other academic concerns.The higher and technical education department has already established a central cell at the Directorate of Higher Education and separate task forces at public universities to resolve student grievances, said Shailendra Deolankar, director of higher education. As per the press note from the department, it will review the implementation every 15 days.
