Kerala Government Clears ₹30 Crore Post-Matric Scholarship Dues

The Kerala government has approved an additional financial allocation of ₹30 crore to fully settle outstanding post-matric scholarship arrears for backward community students. Welfare Minister K. A. Thulasi announced the crucial funding decision on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. This new disbursement brings the total amount cleared by the administration to ₹310 crore within 84 days of taking office.

The sanctioned funds are earmarked specifically to resolve long-pending dues for post-matric students belonging to Other Eligible Communities and Other Backward Classes. Minister Thulasi stated that the urgent intervention was necessary due to severe financial distress experienced by students and parents caused by administrative payment delays under the previous government. The welfare department is actively accelerating direct bank transfers to eligible students.

The rapid clearance of scholarship arrears successfully fulfills a major promise outlined in the current administration's 100-day action plan. Officials confirmed that administrative bottlenecks have been streamlined to ensure transparent and timely fund distribution. Educational institutions across the state have welcomed the financial relief for disadvantaged student groups.