Namoshi Calls on State Government to Clear Pending Payments for PU Evaluators

Quick Summary

• BJP MLC Shashil G. Namoshi criticized the delay in disbursing remuneration to evaluators of the II PU examination, even four months after valuation work completion.
• Many guest lecturers incurred personal expenses ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 for travel and accommodation during the evaluation process despite facing financial hardships.
• The Karnataka State Board released ₹78 crore in May 2025 for evaluator payments; however, remunerations remain unpaid for all three exams (first, second, third).
• The Karnataka Pre-University College Lecturers Association previously protested by boycotting evaluations but resumed work after assurances from KSEAB officials that payments would be processed via Direct Benefit Transfer within four weeks.
• Delays in payment have been consistent over recent years (2023 and 2024), raising concerns about systemic failure within the board.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The delayed payment issue highlights potential deficiencies in administrative efficiency within Karnataka’s educational framework-especially concerning fiscal management at KSEAB despite funds being allocated earlier this year. Such delays not only impose significant financial hardship on evaluators but risk eroding trust among educators essential to ensuring smooth examination processes statewide. While repeated promises of timely disbursement have reportedly failed to materialize, addressing these issues might potentially be critical-not merely as isolated instances-but as a broader reflection of governance priorities toward education sector workers and their livelihood stability.

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