According to a report in the Hindustan Times, MAEF experienced a significant budget cut in the last few years with grants-in-aid dropping from ₹90 crore in 2021-22 to ₹1 lakh in 2022-23. It was then increased to ₹10 lakh in 2023-24 but for the year 2024-25, the foundation did not receive any funds from the government.
The same report also said that as of 2021-22, the Maulana Azad National Fellowship had aided over 6,700 candidates, disbursing ₹738.85 crores.
However, the scheme was discontinued in 2022, resulting in widespread student protests, the report added.
Source: Barandbench
