₹1,178.20 Crore Central Share Released to Karnataka Under Post-Matric Scholarship - 9th August 2026 - Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on 9th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary This report details the release of ₹1,178.20 crore in Central funds to Karnataka under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students over three financial years (2023–24 to 2025–26). The information was provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to the Rajya Sabha, highlighting the transition to Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and the demand-driven nature of the scheme. Continued funding remains contingent on State-level data verification and submission through the National Scholarship Portal.
Key Points / Main Content
Financial Disbursements to Karnataka
- Total Allocation: A total of ₹1,178.20 crore was released as the Central share for SC scholarships in Karnataka over the last three financial years.
- Annual Breakdown: Disbursements included ₹421.08 crore in 2023-24, ₹422.90 crore in 2024-25, and ₹334.22 crore in 2025-26.
Scheme Framework and Delivery
- Implementation Mode: The scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme executed through State Governments and Union Territory Administrations.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Since 2021-22, the scholarship has been implemented using the DBT mode to ensure direct delivery to beneficiaries.
- Accessibility: The scheme is open-ended and demand-driven, available to all eligible SC students at recognized institutions across India.
Regulatory and Funding Guidelines
- Data Prerequisites: The release of the Central share is strictly contingent upon State/UT Governments uploading finally verified "State/UT-paid" data to the National Scholarship Portal.
- DAPSC Guidelines: Under NITI Aayog guidelines issued in 2017, obligated Ministries must earmark funds for the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes (DAPSC).
- Budgetary Transparency: Funds allocated under DAPSC are specifically recorded in Statement 10A of the Expenditure Profile of the Union Budget.
Impact Analysis
Scheduled Caste (SC) Students in Karnataka Impact Eligible students receive direct financial support for post-matric education through a demand-driven system. Action Required Students must be enrolled in recognized institutions and meet the eligibility criteria defined under the scholarship scheme.
Karnataka State Government Impact The State acts as the primary implementation agency responsible for managing the scholarship and verifying beneficiary data. Action Required The State must share "finally verified State/UT-paid data" on the National Scholarship Portal to facilitate the release of the Central share of funds.
Obligated Central Ministries/Departments Impact These bodies are responsible for the socio-economic development of Scheduled Castes through fund earmarking. Action Required Ministries must allocate funds under DAPSC within their respective schemes according to NITI Aayog guidelines and reflect these in Statement 10A of the Union Budget.