Allocation of Funds for Primary Education

The Ministry of Education released a detailed statement on the allocation of funds for primary education under the Samagra Shiksha programme. It outlines the financial assistance mechanism, conditions for fund release (such as pace of expenditure and audited accounts), and notes that some states face delays in receiving instalments due to slow spending. The department has introduced the PRABANDH system, which includes a dashboard for monthly monitoring of physical and financial progress. Tables provide state‑wise allocations for 2023‑24 to 2026‑27 (in lakh rupees) and aggregate spending on infrastructure, teacher salaries, free textbooks and uniforms for 2024‑25 and 2025‑26. The release also cites education cess collections and their utilisation through PSK and MUSK funds.