Maharashtra has decided to withdraw its August 14 GR on government-run tribal hostels and the revised guidelines issued under it. Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uike said the age restriction for hostel admissions will be removed, while officials will formulate a student-centric system to improve admissions, facilities, administration and supervision.
Mumbai, August 25, 2026: The Maharashtra government has decided to completely withdraw the Government Resolution (GR) issued on August 14, 2026, concerning government-run tribal hostels, along with the consolidated revised guidelines issued under it, Tribal Development Minister Dr Ashok Uike said on Tuesday.
The decision was taken with the approval of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after considering objections and suggestions received from elected representatives and keeping the interests of students as the priority, Uike said.
Meeting On Hostel Facilities
The minister made the announcement after chairing a meeting at his official residence, Lohgad, to review facilities, admission procedures and hostel management for students staying in government tribal hostels.
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