BENGALURU, 5 JULY

State government has increased the monthly scholarship given to SC/ST students from Karnataka who are preparing for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS) and other competitive exams by residing in Delhi, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday. The government increased the scholarship from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000.

The announcement was made during sub-plan/council meetings held in the City on Friday. “For 2024-25, Rs 39,121.46 crore has been allocated in the budget for 34 departments under Scheduled Castes Sub Plan and Tribal Sub Plan schemes. This year's allocation is Rs 3,900 crore more than the previous year,” he said.

Additionally, a hi-tech library will be established in the hostel for SC/ST students in New Delhi. The Chief Minister said there is a need for Social Welfare Department and corporations to utilise the allocated funds efficiently and warned of action against negligence.

The Chief Minister said more number of Morarji Desai Residential Schools should be started in Hubballi and 75 per cent of seats should be reserved for local students and 25 per cent for students from other areas.

Siddaramaiah also instructed Social Welfare Department officials to ensure government benefits reach rural and poor families and warned that officials who fail to inspect hostels will face suspension. —Salar News