DY CM Bhatti Releases Rs.163 Cr for Midday Meal, Gurukul

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has directed the Finance Department officials to immediately release Rs.163 crore towards pending dues related to SC and Minority Gurukuls including diet charges, rent, and midday meal payments. 

On Wednesday evening, he held a review meeting at Praja Bhavan with officials from the Finance department and Gurukul institutions. During the meeting, he instructed that Rs.51.36



crore be released towards pending diet, rent, and cosmetic charges of all SC Gurukuls, hostels, and related institutions across the state.

Similarly, he ordered the release of Rs.47.61 crore towards pending diet and rent dues of Minority Gurukuls and educational institutions. 

In addition, he directed officials to immediately release Rs.63.92 crore in pending payments related to the Midday Meal Scheme.