For 2025-26, against a demand of Rs 45.91 crore, only Rs 3.95 crore has been sanctioned. The state sought Rs 353.21 crore for 2024-25 but received only Rs 33.57 crore. For 2025-26, it requested Rs 370.87 crore, while only Rs 58.22 crore has been released. According to the Chief Minister, the funding deficit has prevented the students from receiving scholarship benefits on time. He requested that the scheme be revived and financial support resumed.