Karnataka receives ₹1,178 crore for SC post-matric scholarships

post-matric scholarship Scheduled Caste students Direct Benefit Transfer Karnataka central government funds

The Indian central government has released a total of ₹1,178.20 crore to beneficiaries in Karnataka under the Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students over the last three financial years.

Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale provided these details in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. The breakdown of the funds released includes ₹421.08 crore for 2023-24, ₹422.90 crore for 2024-25, and ₹334.22 crore for 2025-26.

Since 2021-22, the scheme has utilized the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode for implementation. The release of the central share is contingent upon state governments sharing verified payment data via the National Scholarship Portal. The program is demand-driven and open to eligible students in recognized institutions across the country.

Entities

Government of India · Jal Jeevan Mission · Karnataka · Ministry of Jal Shakti · Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment · NITI Aayog · Narendra Modi · Rajya Sabha · Ramdas Athawale

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