New Delhi: The budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Minority Affairs has increased by Rs 574.31 crore to Rs 3,183.24 crore for 2024-25, compared to the revised estimate of Rs 2,608.93 crore in 2023-24.

This was the first budget of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's third term. The allocation for the ministry was Rs 3,097.60 crore in 2023-24, with a revised estimate of Rs 2,608.93 crore.

The budget estimate for the Ministry of Minority Affairs this year is Rs 3,183.24 crore.

Of this, Rs 1,575.72 crore is allocated for educational empowerment.

The allocation for Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities is Rs 326.16 crore and for Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities is Rs 1,145.38 crore.

A total provision of Rs 2,120.72 crore has been made for the major schemes and projects of the ministry.

Additionally, Rs 910.90 crore has been allocated for the 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram', one of the ministry's key programmes.