Telangana govt allocates Rs 190.82 cr for minority welfare schemes
The government has set aside Rs 1.37 crore for a training and job plan for minority applicants. Rs 1.02 crore has been issued, with an additional Rs 34.25 lakh still outstanding.
The government has also provided Rs 55 lakh for minority government dormitories. In addition, Rs 17.70 crore has been set aside for minority student scholarships, as well as Rs 59 crore for the fee reimbursement plan.
The Minorities Study Circle received Rs 62.5 lakh, while Rs 29.50 crore was set out for the abroad scholarship initiative. Dairatul Ma'arifil Osmania was awarded Rs 50 lakh, the urdu Academy Rs 29.25 lakh, and the Waqf Tribunal Rs 5.01 lakh.
The Centre for Educational Development of Minorities (CEDM) was allotted Rs 66.67 lakh, of which Rs 50 lakh has already been disbursed.
Rs 62.5 lakh has been given for the maintenance of Makkah Masjid and Shahi Masjid.
In all, the government released Rs 190.82 crore in the first quarter, with an additional Rs 63.60 crore slated for future disbursement.