In a bid to increase enrolment in civic-run Marathi medium schools across Mumbai, Education Committee Chairperson Rajashree Shirwadkar has proposed setting aside Rs 35 lakh in the education budget.

The proposed fund will be used to provide an allowance to students studying in Marathi schools, similar to the financial assistance currently provided to female students. Officials believe the initiative could help encourage more parents to admit their children to Marathi medium institutions run by the civic body.