Telangana Clears Rs 303 Crore in Overseas Scholarship Arrears

Overview

• Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka directed the Finance Department to immediately release Rs 303 crore to settle dues pending since 2022.
• The disbursement covers SC, ST, BC, OC and minority students under the Overseas Scholarship scheme in a single clearance.
• Officials said the move brings relief to thousands of families who faced mounting debts and delays while students studied abroad.
• Reports note that tighter rules in the U.S. and U.K. reduced students’ ability to work, intensifying financial and psychological stress.
• Political observers link the decision to sustained BRS protests over unpaid scholarships and to the timing ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll.