The fund was for strengthening infrastructure in private aided and unaided minority-run schools at the elementary, secondary, and senior secondary levels
Unutilised funds returned due to technical glitch in Maharashtra's Jalna district. Representational image
The Collector of Maharashtra’s Jalna district has written to the state’s Minority Affairs Department regarding the return of Rs 1.16 crore meant for minority educational institutions. The funds, allocated under a specific scheme to strengthen infrastructure in privately aided and unaided minority-run schools across elementary, secondary, and senior secondary levels, were sent back to the government unutilised, an official said on Tuesday.
The amount could not be disbursed due to a technical glitch in the department’s official portal. The collector has now requested corrective measures to ensure such lapses do not occur in the future and that the funds reach the intended beneficiaries, an official informed, reported PTI.
The Collector stated the district administration had invited proposals from minority institutions in the Jalna district for the financial year 2025-26.
An official from the district planning department said they received 26 proposals, of which 19 were accepted, while the rest were rejected as they failed to meet the eligibility criteria.
Rs 1.16 crore was sanctioned on March 31 for 14 approved proposals, but it could not be disbursed to the institutions due to a technical glitch in the portal, and the amount was returned, an official informed, reported news agency PTI.
Following appeals by minority institutions, the district collector wrote to the principal secretary of the state minority affairs department on April 8, seeking intervention in the matter, the official said.
According to PTI, the collector, in his letter, requested that the amount be re-released and urged the allocation and disbursement of funds for the remaining five approved proposals.
Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar criticises Jalna authorities over poor cleanliness standards
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar criticised the local administration in Jalna for failing to maintain cleanliness in the city, expressing strong disapproval during a speech at the inauguration of a private hospital on Monday. Highlighting the deteriorating conditions, he pointed out the alarming presence of garbage heaps across public spaces, questioning the efforts of both officials and public representatives.
“I was horrified to see the condition of the city. Why are public representatives not paying attention to this mess? What are you doing? Do you not see this?” Pawar asked pointedly while addressing the gathering.
According to PTI reports, the Deputy Chief Minister referred to the state government’s 100-day cleanliness drive, questioning its impact in Jalna. Despite the extensive campaign, its results were not visible in the city, Pawar stated.
(With PTI inputs)
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