Flagship Advocacy Initiative

Mission ADHIKAR

Community Policy & Public Advocacy for Educational Justice

Adhikar is dedicated to protecting the rights of underprivileged and marginalized students through policy advocacy, government coordination, and public intervention to ensure fair fee structures, scholarship implementation, and equal access to higher education.

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Successfully Executed | Ongoing & Expanding
₹200Cr+
Saved for Students
50,000+
Students Benefited
6+
Policy Interventions
100+
Colleges Impacted
About The Project

Fighting for Educational Justice

Adhikar works on policy advocacy, government coordination, and public intervention to ensure fair fee structures, scholarship implementation, and equal access to higher education—especially in professional courses like Medical, Dental, and AYUSH education.

Through sustained advocacy, legal intervention, and direct engagement with regulatory bodies, we challenge unfair practices and hold institutions accountable for the rights of students.

Policy Advocacy & Legal Intervention
Government & Institutional Coordination
Public Intervention & Awareness
Justice and Education
Since 2019 Fighting for Rights
Why This Matters

Addressing Systemic Issues

Thousands of students from economically weaker backgrounds are denied education due to systemic failures. Adhikar addresses these issues head-on.

Excessive Fees

Institutions charging unauthorized fees under various names, making education unaffordable for deserving students.

Non-Implementation

Government schemes announced but not implemented by institutions, denying students their rightful benefits.

Lack of Uniform Policies

Inconsistent fee structures and policies across institutions creating confusion and exploitation.

Our Impact

Key Interventions & Achievements

Through persistent advocacy and legal action, Adhikar has achieved landmark results for students across Maharashtra.

1

Exorbitant Fees Charged to Medical Students Resolved

The Problem

Medical colleges were charging students an additional ₹2–5 lakh under the names of Library Fee, Laboratory Fee, Deposits, and Caution Money. With approximately 6,000 medical seats, this amounted to nearly ₹200 crore.

Our Action & Result

Through sustained advocacy and legal intervention, Adhikar successfully challenged this practice, resulting in the discontinuation of these unauthorized fees.

₹200 Crore Saved
6,000+ Students
2

Zero Tuition Fee for Girls (MBBS & BDS) Implemented

The Problem

Although the state government announced a ₹906 crore scheme for zero tuition fees for girls before elections, only one college implemented it initially.

Our Action & Result

After Adhikar's intervention through representations and follow-ups, all MBBS and BDS colleges in the state implemented the zero tuition fee scheme for girl students.

100% Implementation
3

Zero Tuition Fee for Girls (AYUSH) 70% Complete

The Problem

The zero tuition fee scheme initially excluded AYUSH colleges, leaving thousands of female students without the benefit.

Our Action & Result

In 2025, Adhikar launched a fresh advocacy campaign. As a result, nearly 70% of AYUSH colleges implemented the scheme.

70% Implementation
4

EBC Scheme in BMC Medical Colleges Resolved

The Problem

BMC-run medical colleges in Mumbai were not extending EBC scholarship benefits to MBBS students.

Our Action & Result

Adhikar submitted formal representations to DMER. Consequently, DMER issued a uniform fee structure across Maharashtra for MBBS and BDS colleges.

Uniform Fee Structure
5

Uniform Fee Structure for AYUSH Colleges Implemented

The Problem

Even government AYUSH colleges were not following prescribed fee guidelines.

Our Action & Result

Adhikar demanded category-wise fee structures, leading the AYUSH Department to release a standardized fee structure for 35 AYUSH colleges.

35 Colleges Covered
6

GR Implementation for Orphan Students Implemented

The Problem

A GR dated 06 April 2023 granted orphan students benefits equivalent to Scheduled Castes, but it remained unimplemented.

Our Action & Result

In May 2025, Adhikar raised the issue. As a result, an official implementation notice was issued on 17 July 2025.

GR Implemented July 2025
To build a just and equitable education system where no student is denied opportunities due to financial exploitation, policy failure, or administrative injustice.

Facing Educational Injustice?

If you or someone you know is being charged illegal fees, denied rightful benefits, or facing any form of educational exploitation, reach out to us. Adhikar is here to fight for your rights.

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