India, Sept. 21 -- School education minister Dada Bhuse on Saturday announced performance-based incentives for districts and municipal corporations that excel in innovative and quality education initiatives. The first three performers will be awarded Rs.5 crore, Rs.3 crore, and Rs.2 crore, respectively.

Speaking at the inauguration of the two-day state school education conference at Balewadi, Bhuse underlined the need for Maharashtra to become the leading state in education by adopting innovative practices, strengthening infrastructure, and integrating technology and artificial intelligence.

Bhuse further declared that scholarship exams for Classes IV and VII will be reintroduced from the next academic year.

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