THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ahead of Children’s Day, the Kerala government has announced a major relief for school students by sanctioning ₹20.52 crore to clear all pending arrears under the CM Kids Scholarship scheme (formerly LSS/USS).
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan directed the Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department to immediately release the funds, acting upon a request made by the General Education Department.
Key Highlights of the Decision:
- Arrears Cleared: A total of ₹20.52 crore has been sanctioned on an urgent basis to settle all pending dues under the scholarship scheme.
- Current Academic Year: The scholarship amount for the 2026–27 academic year will be disbursed to beneficiaries before March 31, 2027.
- Streamlined Disbursal: The Chief Minister has instructed officials to ensure that all eligible students receive their scholarships on time without any hurdles.
Furthermore, CM V.D. Satheesan directed the concerned departments to streamline the administrative procedures to prevent any delays or accumulation of arrears in the future. The CM Kids Scholarship—which replaced the traditional Lower Secondary Scholarship (LSS) and Upper Secondary Scholarship (USS) exams for Class 4 and Class 7 students—aims to encourage academic excellence among young learners across Kerala.
