India, July 22 -- The Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has issued a stern directive to all affiliated colleges to ensure strict implementation of the free education scheme for girls. College principals and heads of departments have been specifically instructed to take serious note of this initiative. The university has emphasised that not even a single eligible girl student must be deprived of the benefits under this scheme. Moreover, SPPU has warned of strict action against any college that fails to implement the scheme as per government guidelines.

In an official circular published Monday on its website, the SPPU stated, "According to the decision of the department of higher and technical education, girl students belonging to ec...