India, June 12 -- The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a significant increase in the monthly stipend for students who are pursuing physiotherapy and occupational therapy in government colleges in the state. The cabinet has also decided to include stipends for BSc nursing students for the first time.

Students pursuing bachelor's degrees in physiotherapy and occupational therapy are required to complete a 26-week, that is 6 6-month internship after finishing their respective degree courses.

Now, undergraduate students of physiotherapy and occupational therapy will get Rs.8,000 per month during their internship, instead of the earlier amount of Rs.1,750. Postgraduate students in these courses will receive Rs.33,730 per month, which include...