Lok Sabha Question No. 3466 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-16
Subject: Peeth
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik, Sudheer Gupta, Shrirang Appa Barne, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Gajanan Chandrakant Kirtikar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3466 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2020

## Peeth

3466.:   SHRI SANJAY SADASHIV RAO MANDLIK:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to establish a Peeth in the Universities across the country in the name of renowned women;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the aims and objectives thereto, university-wise;
- (c) the criteria fixed by the Government for this purpose;
- (d) the amount of fund sanctioned and released for the said purpose;
- (e)  the  names  of  distinguished  women  in  whose  names  the  Peeth  is  likely  to  be established in the different Universities; and
- (f) whether the Government proposes to establish more such Peeths in the Universities and other institutes in the country to empower the women and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

- (a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that with the assistance of UGC, Ministry of Women and Child Development is setting up 10 Chairs in different  fields  with  an  aim  to  carry  out  research  activities  to  encourage  women.  The initiative  is  called  'Establishment  of  Chairs  in  the  University  in  the  Name  of  Eminent Women  Administrators/  Artists/  Scientists/  Social  reformers'.  The  main  objective  of establishing the Chairs in the name of eminent women from India, is to inspire women to pursue higher education and to achieve excellence in their various areas of work. This initiative of highlighting and celebrating women achievers of the country will motivate the young girls and women towards pursuing higher studies.
- (c): The criteria fixed by the Government for selection of Chair Professor is as under:
- (d): The financial implication of establishing the Chairs is Rs. 50.00 lakhs per Chair per annum.
- (e) & (f): Details of the names of distinguished women in whose names the Peeth is likely to be established are as under:

| Qualification         | An Academic/Scholar of outstanding track in their respective subjects of specialization                                                                                                                  |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Age                   | 55-70 years                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| Scale of Pay          | Professors Scale of Pay : Pay level 14, Rs. 1,44,200-Rs. 2,18,200-                                                                                                                                       |
| Period of Appointment | 5 years (can be extended for another five years subject to maximum of 10 years, not exceeding 70 years of age)                                                                                           |
| Duration of the Chair | Maximum of 10 years or until the incumbent attains the age of 70 years whichever is earlier                                                                                                              |
| Mode of Nomination    | Through Nomination and/or invitation on the recommendation of a 3 member Committee consisting of two eminent persons to be constituted by the Vice-Chancellor of the University and one nominated by UGC |

|   S.No. | Proposed name of chair   | Subject                      |
|---------|--------------------------|------------------------------|
|       1 | Devi Ahilyabai Holkar    | Administration               |
|       2 | Mahadevi Varma           | Literature                   |
|       3 | Rani Gaidinliu           | Freedom Fighter (North East) |
|       4 | Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi | Medicine & Health            |
|       5 | M.S. Subbulakshmi        | Performing Art               |
|       6 | Amrita Devi (Beniwal)    | Forest/Wildlife Conservation |
|       7 | Lilavati                 | Mathematics                  |
|       8 | Kamala Sohonie           | Science                      |
|       9 | Lalleshwari (Lal Ded)    | Poetry & Mysticism           |
|      10 | Hansa Mehta              | Educational Reforms          |

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