Lok Sabha Question No. 4858 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-23
Subject: Scholarship for SC Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4858 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2019

## SCHOLARSHIP FOR SC STUDENTS

## 4858. SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of students   belonging to the  amount of scholarship approved for them every year for higher studies and training in foreign countries the last three years; during
- (b) the rate and amount of scholarship given to the residential and non-residential students for college education every year; and
- (c the number of hostels of and with residential capacity thereof and the number of hostels required, district-wise in proportion to number of such students? boys girls

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

- (a) The Ministry implements   several  Scholarship Schemes for the welfare of the Scheduled Castes Students, including a National Overseas Scholarship Scheme. The Details of number of students provided Scholarships under these Schemes and the amount released for them during last three years is in Annexure-I.
- (b)The rates and amount of scholarship given to all students are mentioned in Annexure-2.
- (c) A Scheme, namely, Babu Jagajivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojna (BJRCY), is being implemented by the Ministry across the\_ country. Under  the   scheme   eligible implementing  agencies are provided   central assistance for   fresh construction of hostel buildings,  for expansion of the existing hostel facilities and for periodic repair and maintenance of the hostels constructed under this Scheme. 469 girls hostels and 316 boys hostels have been sanctioned across the country from 2007-08 to till date.

Implementing agencies, including State Governments send proposals for construction of hostels requirement assessed by them: Central Government sanctions construction of hostels depending upon availability of funds No separate data on the Districtwise requirement of hostels is maintained in this Ministry.

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## Annexure referred to Para () of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No: 4858 for answer on 23.07.2019 regarding "Scholarship for SC Students"

| SI: No.   | Name of the Welfare Scheme                                        | Budget_ Allocation (RsCrore)   | Budget_ Allocation (RsCrore)   | Budget_ Allocation (RsCrore)   | Fund Released (Rs Crore)   | Fund Released (Rs Crore)   | Fund Released (Rs Crore)   | Beneficiaries   | Beneficiaries   | Beneficiaries   |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
| SI: No.   | Name of the Welfare Scheme                                        | 2016-17                        | 2017-18                        | 2018-19                        | 2016-17                    | 2017-18                    | 2018-19                    | 2016 - 17       | 2017- 18        | 2018- 19        |
|           | Post matric Scholarship for SC                                    | 2791.00                        | 3347.99                        | 3000.00                        | 2798.76                    | 3414.09                    | 5928.15                    | 58.6 Lakh       | Lakh            | 62.0 Lakh       |
| 2         | Central Sector Scholarship of Class Education for SC Students Top | 21.00                          | 35.00                          | 35.00                          | 28.50                      | 33.94                      | 25.48                      | 2033            | 1883            | 1385            |
| 3         | National Overseas Scholarship                                     | 15.00                          | 15.00                          | 15.00                          | 14.02                      | 3.13                       | 5.97                       | 108             | 183             | 100             |
|           | National Fellowship Scheme for SC Students                        | 200.00                         | 230.00                         | 300.00                         | 196.00                     | 225.40                     | 240.00                     | 2000            | 2000            | 2000            |

## Annexure referred to Para (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No: 4858 for answer on 23.07.2019 regarding "Scholarship for SC Students"

| SL No.   | Name of the Welfare Scheme                                        | Admissible Allowances                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|          | Post matric Scholarship for SC                                    | 1 . Maintenance allowance amounting to Rs.380/- to 12007- per month for hostellers and Rs. 230/- to Rs. 550/- per month for day scholars for 10 months in a year 2. Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees 3 . Study tour charges upto Rs. 1600 4, Thesis typing/printing charges for Research Scholars upto Rs 1600 5. Book allowance amounting to Rs 1200 for students pursuing correspondence courses 6. Book bank facility for specified courses ranging from Rs. 2400 to Rs. 7500 7 . Additional allowance for students with disabilities; for the complete duration of the course.                                                        |
| 2        | Central Sector Scholarship of Class Education for SC Students Top | 1 . Full tuition fee and other non-refundable charges (there will be a ceiling of Rs.2.00 Iakh per annum per student towards fee in the private sector institutions and Rs.3.72 lakh per annum for CPL and Type Courses. 2. expenses @ Rs. 2,220/- per; month per student subject to actuals. 3. Books & stationery Rs. 3,000/- per annum per student and subject to actuals. 4_ A computer with full accessories limited to Rs. 45,000/- per student as one time assistance. Rating Living                                                                                                                                                              |
| 3        | National Overseas Scholarship                                     | 1 Annual Maintenance Allowance in United Kingdom 9900 (GBP) Or 15400(US $) for rest of the World 2. Annual Contingency Allowance in United Kingdom 1100 (GBP) or ISOO(US $) for rest of the World Incidental journey allowance of US $ 20/- (twenty) or its equivalent in Indian Rupees and equipment allowance of US $ 20/- (twenty). 4_ Actual visa feesin Indian Rupees 5 . Actual amount of Poll Tax. 6. Air passage from India to the nearest place to the educational institution and back to India; by economy class and shortest route in arrangement with the national carrier: 7 Tuition Fees and Medical Insurance Premium actual as charged. |
|          | National   Fellowship Scheme for SC Students                      | 1_ Admissible Fellowship in all streams Rs. -25,000/- P.M for initial two years for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Rs 28,000/- P.M. for remaining tenure of Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) 2. Contingency for Humanities & Social  Sciences 10,000/ - P.M for initial two years for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Rs. 20,500/- PM. for remaining tenure of Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) 3 . Contingency for Sciences Engineering & Technology Rs. 12,000/- P.M. for initial two years for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Rs. 25,000/- PM. for remaining tenure of Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)                              |