Karnataka to clear ₹100 crore backlog in minority scholarship payments

The Karnataka government has announced plans to clear pending minority scholarship payments totaling ₹100 crore, addressing long-standing grievances from beneficiaries across the state. The clearance drive forms part of a broader effort to strengthen the scholarship distribution system and improve accountability.

Department officials have outlined a multi-pronged approach to resolve the backlog, with a key focus on establishing an online grievance helpline to allow applicants to track their applications and file complaints in real time. The digital platform is expected to reduce processing delays and enhance transparency in the allocation and disbursement process.

The state has earmarked ₹494.71 crore for scholarship schemes in the current financial year, reflecting an increased commitment to supporting minority students pursuing higher education. The funds are intended to benefit economically disadvantaged students from minority communities across Karnataka.

The announcement comes as the state government seeks to address gaps in the existing scholarship distribution machinery, which has historically struggled with timely payments and administrative inefficiencies. Officials indicated that the new grievance system will enable better monitoring of applications and faster resolution of payment-related issues.