Karnataka’s Muzrai Dept. disburses ₹38 lakh to 254 students of priest families; five get ₹1 lakh each for overseas study
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Why in news
The Karnataka Muzrai Department disbursed ₹38.38 lakh to 254 students, including children of temple priests, under a scholarship scheme launched in 2023.
Background
The Muzrai Department provided financial assistance to 254 students, including 230 children of temple priests, for courses ranging from PU to medical and engineering. Five students pursuing higher education abroad were sanctioned ₹1 lakh each.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal disbursement: ₹38.38 lakh to 254 students
- FactNumber of children of temple priests supported: 230
- FactOverseas study scholarship: ₹1 lakh each for five students
- BodyMuzrai Department: Karnataka state department responsible for temple administration
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of state-sponsored scholarship schemes in ensuring social equity and educational access for marginalized and traditional community groups.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Targeted inclusivity: Addressing specific socio-economic hardships of traditional temple-working families
- Fiscal decentralization: State-level scholarship distribution as a tool for localized social justice
Keywords: Social Equity · Educational Access · Targeted Welfare · State Scholarship · Socio-economic Mobility
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