A recent protest by tribal students has led to a change in hostel allowances. The government of Maharashtra has raised these allowances in response to the protest.

Details of the protest and the new allowance amounts are available from the source. The increase in hostel allowances is a direct result of the students' actions.

Further information on this development can be found in the source publication, which reported on the government's decision to raise the allowances following the protest by tribal students.