What happened (Central funds released to Karnataka under SC post-matric scholarships)
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment told the Rajya Sabha that the Central Government released a total Central share of ₹1,178.20 crore to beneficiaries in Karnataka under the Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students across the last three financial years.
Central share released to Karnataka (year-wise):
₹421.08 crore in 2023-24₹422.90 crore in 2024-25₹334.22 crore in 2025-26Total: ₹1,178.20 crore
Background and earlier position (how the scheme is implemented)
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment implements the Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (SCs) students as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme through State Governments and Union Territory Administrations.
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