# Kerala clears ₹310 crore in post-matric scholarship arrears

2026-08-12T17:32:57+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Kerala Government has sanctioned an additional ₹30 crore to clear all outstanding post-matric scholarship arrears for Other Eligible Communities (OEC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) students. Minister K. A. Thulasi announced that this brings the total clearance figure to ₹310 crore, completely resolving long-pending dues. The United Democratic Front (UDF) administration has disbursed the entire amount within 84 days of taking office, fulfilling a key 100-day action plan pledge. The welfare department is expediting direct deposits into students' bank accounts.

## Coverage

- english.mathrubhumi.com <https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-initiates-steps-clear-310-crore-post-matric-scholarship-dues-backward-class-students-p0nlzt1x>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-government-sanctions-30-crore-for-settling-post-matric-scholarship-dues/article71337702.ece>

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