Tamil NaduThursday, 7 May 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/07-may-2026-daily-current-affairs
Maharashtra Cabinet approves new engineering college in Solapur and upgrades tribal schools
The Maharashtra Cabinet approved school upgradation, a new government engineering college in Solapur and takeover of Tuljapur engineering college.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, the Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the upgradation of tribal schools, a new Government Engineering College in Solapur for 2026-27, and the takeover of Shri Tuljabhavani Engineering College in Tuljapur.
Key specifics
- 5 primary Ashram schools were upgraded to secondary level.
- 19 secondary schools were elevated to higher secondary level.
- 148 teaching posts were sanctioned for the upgraded higher secondary institutes.
- The Solapur engineering college project is estimated at ₹157.66 crore plus ₹11 crore for initial infrastructure.
- The new college will offer 3 undergraduate courses for 180 students, and Tuljapur college was renamed Government Engineering College, Tuljapur.
Exam lens
Question type: state governance and education infrastructure, 5, 19, 148, ₹157.66 crore, 2026-27. TNPSC may ask the number of schools upgraded and the cost of the Solapur college project.