NewsIMTSKerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced on Wednesday that the state received the first instalment of central funds for Samagra Shiksha Kerala scheme. Rs 92.41 crore was sanctioned out of Rs 109 crore approved by the Centre for educational purposes. The minister explained these are recurring funds entitled to children under the Right to Education Act. However, non-recurring funds of Rs 17 crore for construction purposes are yet to be received. From this year-24, arrears of Rs 1,158 crore remain to be cleared by the Centre. Until now, Kerala government has been bearing the Centre's share of the burden. The Centre has assured the Supreme Court it will soon allocate SSK funds for appointing special educators for differently-abled children. Next, the state will pursue all avenues to secure the central funds it deserves. (Updated 6 Nov 2025, 11:08 IST; source: link)
Kerala receives Rs 92.41 crore as first SSK instalment
The Kerala government has received the first instalment of central funds for the Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) scheme. General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced on Wednesday that Rs 92.41 crore has been sanctioned out of the Rs 109 crore approved by the Centre. These are recurring funds meant for children under the Right to Education Act. However, the non-recurring portion of Rs 17 crore, earmarked for construction activities, is yet to be released. The state government had been covering the Centre's share of the educational expenses until now.
State still awaits Rs 1,158 crore in pending SSK arrears
Despite receiving the first instalment, Kerala is still waiting for significant arrears from the central government. According to Minister Sivankutty, Rs 1,158 crore remains pending from the 2023-24 period. The Centre has recently assured the Supreme Court that it will soon allocate SSK funds specifically for appointing special educators for differently-abled children. Following this initial payment, the Kerala government plans to pursue all possible channels to secure the remaining central funds it is entitled to receive. The state has been bearing the financial burden that should have been shared by the Centre.
Key Points
- Rs 92.41 crore was sanctioned out of Rs 109 crore approved by the Centre for educational purposes.
- However, non-recurring funds of Rs 17 crore for construction purposes are yet to be received.
- From this year-24, arrears of Rs 1,158 crore remain to be cleared by the Centre.
