Lok Sabha Question No. 975 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Strengthening Minority  Institutions
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 975 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## Strengthening Minority Institutions

## 975 SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated some schemes for strengthening of minority institutions in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the grant-in-aid sanctioned and released for these institutions during each of the last three years and the current year till date, State-wise;
- (d) whether the said aid has been fully utilised by these institutions during the said period;
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (f)  the steps being taken by the Government for proper utilisation of the said aid?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

- (a) to (f): The  following  schemes  are  being  implemented    for  strengthening  of minority institutions in the country:
- (i) Infrastructure Development for Minority Institute (IDMI): The Scheme facilitates  education  of  minorities  by  strengthening  school  infrastructure  in Minority  Institutions.  The  scheme  covers  the  entire  country. It  will  fund infrastructure  development  of  private  aided/unaided  minority  elementary/ secondary/senior  secondary  schools  to  the  extent  of  75%  and  subject  to  a maximum of Rs. 50 lakhs per school. Organizations that are recognized by Central  or  State  government  shall  be  eligible  to  apply.  It  should  have  been functioning for at least 3 years and has substantial enrolment of children from minorities section.
-  The scheme is implemented through the State Government and all requests for financial assistance entertained by the State Government in the prescribed application  form.  On  receipt  of  proposals  from  the  State  governments  the Grant  In  Aid  Committee  of  the  Central  Govt.  considers  them  on  merit  and recommend assistance.
-  The  financial  assistance  is  provided  on  a  one  time  basis.  A  voluntary organization  or  educational  institution  can  receive  benefit  from  the  scheme only once in five years.
-  A statement showing release of grant-in-aid during last three years and the current year(as on 25.2.2016) is at Annexure-I .
-  Under IDMI, funds   are   released   in   two   installments   by   the Ministry of Human Resource Development   through the State Government. The second installment will need to be claimed within one year of the first installment.
-  If 2 nd installment is not claimed within one year of the first installment, reason for  delay  in  submission  of  the  claim,  UC  and  Audited  Accounts  should  be given.
-  2 nd installment is provided on receipt of the Utilization Certificate in respect of the 1 st installment and Audited Accounts of the Institution duly attested by a Chartered  Accountant  alongwith  a  certification  from  the  concerned  State Government that the Institution has incurred its 25%  share towards infrastructure upgradation.
-  However,  Institution-wise  data  is  not  maintained  by  the  Ministry  of  Human Resource Development.

In  order  to  further  streamline  the  Schemes  of  IDMI  to  ensure  that  maximum benefit can be provided to the needed ones, the following initiatives have been taken in this financial year:-

-  A National Workshop was held on 09.10.2015 to create awareness amongst all  the  stakeholders.  Thereafter,  the  Department  held  a  preliminary  meeting with the State Governments in order to sensitize the States on the issue of sending viable proposals as per the norms of the scheme and to ensure that maximum benefits can be provided to the needed ones.
-  Two Central Grant In Aid Committee (CGIAC) meetings for IDMI have been held so far on 15.09.2015 and 14.01.2016.
-  A  significant  decision  has  been  taken  by  the  Department  in  the  second meeting  of  the  CGIAC  for  IDMI  held  on  14 th January,  2016  that  for  more effective  and  better  implementation  of  the  schemes,  from  the  next  financial year, the states should submit proposals in the beginning of the year itself,  so that  there  is  enough  time  available  to  implement  and  monitor  the  scheme more efficiently. The States have also been asked for submission of UCs on time so as to facilitate timely release of funds. It has also been emphasized and  that all  the  proposals  should  come  through  the  concerned  State Government.
- (ii) Scheme to Provide Quality Education in Madarsas: The Ministry of Human Resource  Development  lays  emphasis  on  providing  equal  opportunities  to minorities as far as access to Education is concerned. For this purpose, Govt. introduced  this  scheme  for  providing  quality  education  and  better  job opportunities  for  the  children  of  minorities  section.  Under  the  scheme  the objectives are:
-  Encourage  Madrasas  &  Maktabs  to  introduce  formal subjects i.e. Science, Mathematics,  Social  Studies,  Hindi  &  English  by  means  of providing financial assistance.
-  Children  studying  in  Madrasas  &  Maktabs  attain  academic  proficiency  for class IXII.
-  Madrasas/Maktabs/Dar-ul-Uloom can opt to become accredited study centers with NIOS for which proper assistance will be provided.
-  Children  above  14  years  in  Madrasas/Maktabs/Dar-ul-Uloom  will  be given opportunities to attain vocation training.
-  Strengthening  of  Madrasa  Board  for  Monitoring  &  Awareness  of SPQEM.
-  Scheme covers:
-  Salary of teachers for teaching Science, Mathematics, Social Studies,Languages, Computer Application and Science. Full time Graduate teacher  will  be  paid  salary  for  12  months  @  Rs.6000/-pm.  and  post Graduate/B.Ed. Rs. 12000/- p.m.
-  One time grant of Rs. 1,00,000/-. for Science/Computer Labs/Workshops in Madrasa  at  the  Secondary/Senior  Secondary  Level.  Rs  5000/-  as  annual grant  for  maintenance  One  time  assistance  of  up  to  Rs  50,000/-  for libraries/book banks/teaching learning material followed by an annual grant of Rs 5000/-.
-  A grant up to a maximum  amount  of  Rs.15000/-  for  purchase  of Science/Math Kits & other pedagogical equipment.
-  .An  amount  of  Rs.  100/-  per  teacher  per  day  (15  days)  for  providing  'in service teacher training' through SCERT/DIETs etc.
-  100% financial assistance to meet registration fees, examination fees & cost of  study  material  supplied  by  NIOS  for  each  student  opting  NIOS  at Secondary& Snr. Secondary level.
-  Madrasas which have been in existence at least for three years and registered under Central or State Government Acts or Madrasa Board or with Waqf Boards or NIOS shall be eligible to apply for assistance under this programme.
-  Training  will  be  arranged  in  groups  for  Madrasa  teachers  appointed  under  the scheme by SCERTs/DIETs/BRCs.
-  Madrasas with respect to whom expenditure on account of honorarium of the teachers is met by the State Government will not be eligible for salary component under the Scheme.
-  Madrasas  receiving  financial  assistance  for  teacher  training,  text  books, computers, science/ maths kits etc. from any other State/Central Scheme will not be eligible for that component under this scheme.
-  A  statement  showing  release  of  grant-in-aid  during  last  three  years  and  the current year(as on 25.2.2016) is at Annexure-II.
-  The  grant  will  be  admissible  to  only  those  organizations/institutions  that  submit updated and certified statement of accounts showing each component separately, for the grant-in-aid received in the previous year.
-  However, Institution-wise data is not maintained by this Ministry.

In order to further streamline the Scheme ensure that maximum benefit can be provided to the needed ones, the following initiatives have been taken in this financial year:

-  A National Workshop was held on 09.10.2015 to create awareness amongst all the  Stakeholders.  Thereafter,  the  Department  held  a  preliminary  meeting  with  the State Governments in order to sensitize the States on the issue of sending viable proposals as per the norms of the scheme and to ensure that maximum benefits can be provided to the needed ones.
-  Two Central Grant In Aid Committee (CGIAC) meetings for SPQEM have been held so far on 15.09.2015 and 14.01.2016.
-  A significant decision has been taken by the' Department in the second meeting of the CGIAC for SPQEM held on 14 th January, 2016 that for more effective and better implementation  of  the  schemes,  from  the  next  financial  year,  the  states should  submit  proposals  in  the  beginning  of  the  year  itself;  so  that  there  is enough time available to implement and monitor the scheme more efficiently. The  States  have  also  been  asked  for  submission  of  UCs  on  time  so  as  to facilitate timely release of funds. It has also been emphasized and that all the proposals should come through the concerned State Government.
- (iii)  Government has decided  to  increase  the  Corpus  Fund  of  MAEF  from  Rs. 750 Crore to Rs. 1250 Crore by contributing Rs. 500 Crore during 12 th Five Year Plan. So far, Government has already contributed Rs. 386 Crore and the Corpus fund at present is Rs.1136 Crore.  The details of funds allocated in  favour  of  MAEF,  the  amount  released  by  the  Ministry  as  contribution  to Corpus  fund  and  the  amount  utilized  by  MAEF  in  last  two  years  and  the current year are as follows:
- (iv) Grant-in-Aid Scheme for infrastructure development of institutions run by NGOs : Maulana  Azad  Education  Foundation  (MAEF)  an  autonomous body  of  Government  has  formulated  and  implementing  the  Grant-in-Aid Scheme  for  infrastructure  development  of  institutions  run  by  NGOs.  The Foundation is providing grant-in-aid to NGOs for infrastructure development of recognized institutions run by them. The grant-in-aid is provided for construction/expansion of School/Institution buildings, construction of hostels, preferably for girls, purchase of science/computer lab equipments for schools and purchase of tools/equipments for technical institutes.

| Financial Year   |   Budget earmarked for MAEF for Corpus (Rs. in Crore) |   Funds released by the Ministry to the Corpus of MAEF (Rs. in Crore) |
|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2013-14          |                                                   160 |                                                                   160 |
| 2014-15          |                                                   113 |                                                                   113 |
| 2015-16          |                                                   113 |                                                                   113 |

The detail of grant-in-aid sanctioned to NGOs during last three years and the current year is enclosed. The information is also available on the website of MAEF, i.e. www.maef.nic.in

The Foundation  is taking due  care  in getting utilization certificates of sanctioned grants by sending reminders and proper checks through inspecting authorities of MAEF.

- (v) Computerisation of records of State Waqf Boards: The main objectives of the scheme are to streamline record keeping, introduce transparency and to computerize  the  functions  /process  of  the  Waqf  Boards.  A  Web-based software application for Waqf Management System of India (WAMSI) consists of the (a) Properties Registration Management  (b)  Muttawalli Returns Management  (c)  Leasing  of  Properties  Management  and  (d)  Litigations Tracking Management modules is in operation. Under the scheme, financial assistance  is  provided  for  computerization  of Waqf  records  of  the  State/UT Waqf  Boards.  The  Scheme  is  implemented  through  Central  Waqf  Council. Funds released to the State Waqf Boards and  Central Waqf Council during last three years and current year are at Annexure-III.
- (vi) Strengthening of State Waqf Boards: This scheme was launched in 201314.  The  Plan  scheme  for  strengthening  of  State  Waqf  Boards  has  been formulated to strengthen the Waqf Boards resulting in a more transparent and accountable  administration  and  management  of  their  waqf  properties  and allow improvement in income generation attaining self-sufficiency.  This would also help them  in removal  of encroachment  from  waqf  properties by strengthening  their  enforcement  wing.  The  National  Waqf  Development Corporation Ltd. (NAWADCO) is the Implementing Agency. Funds released to NAWADCO since inception  of  the  scheme  to  NAWADCO  are  furnished  as under:-

(Rs. in lakh)

| 2012-13   | 2013-14   |   2014-15 |   2015-16 |
|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Nil       | Nil       |       390 |       462 |

Annexure-I referred to in reply to Parts (a) to (f) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.  975  for  answer  on  02.03.2016  asked  by  Shri  Nagar  Rodmal  regarding 'Strengthening Minority Institutions'.

## Statement showing Releases Under IDMI Scheme

(Rs. in Lakh)

| S. No.   | States         | 2012-13           | 2012-13   | 2013-14           | 2013-14   | 2014-15           | 2014-15   | 2015-16 (as on 25.2.2016)   | 2015-16 (as on 25.2.2016)   |
|----------|----------------|-------------------|-----------|-------------------|-----------|-------------------|-----------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
|          |                | No. of Institutes | Amount    | No. of Institutes | Amount    | No. of Institutes | Amount    | No. of Institutes           | Amount                      |
| 1.       | Gujarat        |                   |           | 21                | 302.34    |                   |           |                             |                             |
| 2.       | Haryana        |                   |           |                   |           | 6                 | 17.68     |                             |                             |
| 3.       | Karnataka      | 20                | 357.12    | 13                | 78.33     | 20                | 291.51    |                             |                             |
| 4.       | Kerala         | 21                | 229.14    | 29                | 56.21     |                   |           |                             |                             |
| 5.       | Madhya Pradesh | 11                | 227.94    | 2                 | 50.54     | 4                 | 32.11     |                             |                             |
| 6.       | Maharashtra    | 26                | 401.51    | 61                | 605.27    | 60                | 572.34    |                             |                             |
| 7.       | Rajasthan      | 5                 | 3.71      | 5                 | 92.46     |                   |           |                             |                             |
| 8.       | Uttarakhand    | 45                | 687.25    | 48                | 494.16    | 3                 | 15.02     |                             |                             |
| 9.       | Sikkim         | 16                | 55.79     | 21                | 343.44    |                   |           | 4                           | 39.58                       |
| 10.      | Mizoram        | 22                | 444.21    | 26                | 468.48    | 31                | 205.84    |                             |                             |
| 11.      | Tamil Nadu     |                   |           |                   |           | 1                 | 4.88      |                             |                             |
| 12.      | Uttar Pradesh  | 18                | 431.33    | 3                 | 7.76      | 1                 | 5.33      |                             |                             |
|          | Total          | 184               | 2838.00   | 229               | 2498.99   | 126               | 1144.71   | 4                           | 39.58                       |

## Annexure-II

Annexure-II referred to in reply to Parts (a) to (f) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 975 for answer on 02.03.2016 asked by Shri Nagar Rodmal regarding 'Strengthening Minority Institutions'.

## (Rs. in Lakh)

| S. No.   | Name of the State/UT/ Organization   | 2012-13         | 2012-13   | 2012-13         | 2013-14         | 2013-14   | 2013-14         | 2014-15         | 2014-15   | 2014-15         | 2015-16 (as on 22.2.2016)   | 2015-16 (as on 22.2.2016)   | 2015-16 (as on 22.2.2016)   |
|----------|--------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------|-----------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
|          |                                      | No. of Madarsas | Amount    | No. of Teachers | No. of Madarsas | Amount    | No. of Teachers | No. of Madarsas | Amount    | No. of Teachers | No. of Madarsas             | Amount                      | No. of Teachers             |
| 1.       | Andhra Pradesh                       |                 |           |                 | 40              | 48.96     | 112             |                 |           |                 |                             |                             |                             |
| 2.       | Assam                                | 139             | 349.85    | 417             |                 |           |                 |                 |           |                 |                             |                             |                             |
| 3.       | Bihar                                | 80              | 55.54     | 80              |                 |           |                 | 80              | 19.79     | 67              | 1127                        | 1543.36                     | 3381                        |
| 4.       | Chandigarh                           |                 |           |                 |                 |           |                 |                 |           |                 |                             |                             |                             |
| 5.       | Chhattisgarh                         | 253             | 721.79    | 634             | 308             | 529.33    | 697             |                 |           |                 | 268                         | 364.11                      | 667                         |
| 6.       | Haryana                              |                 |           |                 | 7               | 18.36     | 21              |                 |           |                 |                             |                             |                             |
| 7.       | Jharkhand                            |                 |           |                 |                 |           |                 |                 |           |                 | 110                         | 204.48                      | 285                         |
| 8.       | Karnataka                            |                 |           |                 |                 |           |                 | 45              | 81.41     | 123             |                             |                             |                             |
| 9.       | Kerala                               | 547             | 776.88    | 1444            | 1462            | 7117.88   | 4258            |                 |           |                 |                             |                             |                             |
| 10.      | Madhya Pradesh                       | 1920            | 2104.42   | 3410            | 1743            | 1912.02   | 2632            | 1817            | 1322.67   | 3082            | 3288                        | 2385.05                     | 6093                        |
| 11.      | Maharashtra                          | 46              | 168.44    | 137             | 98              | 210.7     | 286             |                 |           |                 |                             |                             |                             |
| 12.      | Rajasthan                            | 220             | 392.66    | 460             | 209             | 335.21    | 625             |                 |           |                 |                             |                             |                             |
| 13.      | Tripura                              | 129             | 199.41    | 315             | 129             | 288.72    | 326             | 129             | 145.36    | 326             |                             |                             |                             |
| 14.      | Uttar Pradesh                        | 6294            | 12986.83  | 15969           | 10704           | 7351.49   | 25851           | 9217            | 8585.79   | 22004           | 8272                        | 13763.81                    | 29781                       |
| 15.      | Uttarakhand                          | 100             | 493.435   | 280             | 159             | 460.71    | 349             | 194             | 324.27    | 555             | 388                         | 709.37                      | 1110                        |
| 16.      | West Bengal                          | Nil             | Nil       | Nil             | Nil             | Nil       | Nil             | 172             | 303.61    | 516             | 49                          | 94.06                       | 147                         |
| 17.      | NIOS                                 |                 |           |                 |                 |           |                 |                 |           |                 |                             | 39.13                       |                             |
| 18.      | Ed.CIL                               |                 |           |                 |                 |           |                 |                 |           |                 |                             | 1.33                        |                             |
|          | Total                                | 9728            | 18249.255 | 23146           | 14859           | 18273.38  | 35157           | 11654           | 10782.9   | 26673           | 13502                       | 19100.32                    | 41464                       |

Annexure-III referred to in reply to Parts (a) to (f) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.  975  for  answer  on  02.03.2016  asked  by  Shri  Nagar  Rodmal  regarding 'Strengthening Minority Institutions'.

## Funds released to the State Waqf Boards and Central Waqf Council during last three years and current year under the scheme 'Computerisation of records of State Waqf Boards'

(Rs. in lakh)

|   S. No. | Name                                  | 2012- 13   | 2013- 14   | 2014- 15   | 2015-16   |
|----------|---------------------------------------|------------|------------|------------|-----------|
|        1 | Central Waqf Council                  | -          | 257.80     | 300.00     | -         |
|        2 | Assam State Waqf Board                | 10.52      | -          | -          | -         |
|        3 | Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board         | 8.80       | -          | -          | -         |
|        4 | Gujarat State Waqf Board              | 27.10      | -          | -          | -         |
|        5 | Himachal Pradesh State Waqf Board     | -          | 6.46       | -          | -         |
|        6 | Karnataka State Waqf Board            | -          | 6.62       | -          | -         |
|        7 | Madhya Pradesh State Waqf Board       | -          | 9.75       | -          | -         |
|        8 | Manipur State Waqf Board              | -          | 7.20       | -          | -         |
|        9 | Odisha State Waqf Board               | 6.25       | -          | -          | -         |
|       10 | Punjab State Waqf Board               | 8.80       | -          | -          | -         |
|       11 | Tamil Nadu State Waqf Board           | 10.20      | -          | -          | -         |
|       12 | Tripura State Waqf Board              | 7.20       | -          | -          | -         |
|       13 | Uttar Pradesh(Sunni) State Waqf Board | 10.20      | -          | -          | -         |
|       14 | West Bengal State Waqf Board          | -          | 10.06      | -          | -         |
|       15 | Total                                 | 89.07      | 297.89     | 300.00     | -         |