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Lok Sabha Question No. 1474 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Data on Cases Investigated
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY, CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1474**

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015)

**DATA ON CASES INVESTIGATED**

**†1474. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:**

**SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:**

Will the **PRIME MINISTER** be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government has any information about the State-wise number of officers and other persons who have been raided and the extent of property including its value recovered by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a particular year during the last three years and the current year;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) 	the basis on which the Government reviews the working of CBI in the absence of such information/data; and

(d) 	the measures taken by the Government in this regard?

**ANSWER**

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a)&(b):  Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducts searches at various places from time to time during the investigation in accordance with law, depending upon requirement of the cases.  Government does not interfere in the investigation of cases including searches/raids carried out by CBI.

(c)&(d): The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) exercises superintendence over the functioning of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in so far as it relates to investigation of offences alleged to have been committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.  CVC takes regular review meetings with CBI from time to time in this regard.

Further, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) furnishes month wise report on the working of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), wherein details of cases/number of cases registered by various wings of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), cases pending investigation, disposal of cases from investigation, charge-sheeted cases, disposal of cases from trial, conviction rates, to the Government. Regular meetings are convened under the chairmanship of officers of this Department from time to time with respect to various pending issues of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Extension of Service in CSIR
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN, BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

**MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY**

## DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1469**

**(TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015)**

**EXTENSION OF SERVICE IN CSIR**

**1469.  SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:**

**SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:**

**Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:**

1. **whether the Government is aware of the reports that some of the Directors of its various laboratories have been given extension of service by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) flouting its own rules;**

1. **if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereon; and**
2. **the steps taken by the Ministry to redress this situation and to ensure that such incidence do not occur in future?**

### 1 ANSWER

**MINISTER OF STATE FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES**

**(SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY)**

1. No, Madam.

(b)&(c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1468 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Research Guide for Engineering
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SULTAN  AHMED, JAYADEV GALLA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1468

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

**Research Guide for Engineering**

1468. 	SHRI SULTAN AHMED :

SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

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

(a) whether dearth of Ph.D guide/proper regulation norms hits research in universities across the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government proposes to amend universities ordinance regarding research guide for engineering and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether there is lack of adequate research guides in the country and if so, the measures taken by the Government in this regard?

##### ANSWER

MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written, on 6 th July, 2015, to the Vice-Chancellors of all Universities that it has come to the notice of the UGC that some Universities are hiring the services of the Supervisors who do not happen to be the regular teachers of the Universities or its affiliated Post Graduate (PG) colleges/ Institutes awarding the M.Phil/ Ph.D. degree. It has observed that this practice is in violation of UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award of M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009. The UGC has advised the Vice Chancellors that Universities shall allocate the supervisor from amongst the regular faculty members in a department or its affiliated PG Colleges/ institutes depending on the number of students per faculty member, the available specialization among the faculty supervisors and the research interest of the student. It has been further clarified by the UGC that any Ph.D. / M.Phil. degree awarded by a University under the supervision of a Supervisor who is not a faculty member of the University or its affiliated PG Colleges/ Institutes would be in violation of UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for award of M.Phil./ Ph.D.) Regulations, 2009.

(b): No, Madam. Amendment of Universities Ordinance is vested in the Statutory Bodies of the concerned University and not with the Government.

(c): The UGC has informed that it does not maintain any database on the number of Ph.D guides in Universities. As per the UGC (Minimum Standards and procedure for Awards of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree) Regulations, 2009, a Supervisor shall not have, at any given point of time, more than eight Ph.D Scholars and five M.Phil. Scholars.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1467 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Increase in Tariff by MTNL
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: KALIKESH NARAYAN SINGH DEO, NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY**

**DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1467**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 29** **TH** **JULY, 2015**

**Increase in Tariff by MTNL**

**1467.	SHRI KALIKESH N. SINGH DEO:**

**SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:**

**SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:**

**SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:**

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether MTNL has recently increased tariff of existing plans of various services;

(b) 	if so, the details of such increase, service-wise and the reasons thereof;

(c) 	whether MTNL has not informed their existing customers about such increase and the PSU is not providing details of tariff being charged by them under various sub-heads in telephone bills;

(d)	if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard; and

(e) 	the steps taken by the Government to strengthen MTNL to compete with other telephone operators?

ANSWER

**THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY**

**(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)**

**(a) & (b)** Tariffs were revised by MTNL, based on the market dynamics from time to time, keeping in view the provision of best value propositions to the subscribers of different profiles.  Accordingly the rates were revised by changing the pulse duration/ per minute call rate. It is also submitted here that as per the existing tariff framework, tariff for telecommunication access service is under forbearance except for National Roaming and Rural Fixed Line Services. The service providers have the flexibility to decide various tariff components for different service area of their operation.

**Contd..2**

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Tariffs are offered by service providers taking into account several factors including input cost, level of competition and other commercial considerations. MTNL has uploaded all tariff plans on its website.

**(c)& (d)** The applicable tariff protection is provided to subscribers as per TRAI guidelines.  The information regarding such tariff is uploaded on MTNL websites, and is also reported to TRAI as per regulatory requirements.

**(e)** MTNL is taking various steps to enhance revenues through investments in infrastructure projects to strengthen its network, focus on customer care and service delivery to improve quality of service and increase its market share. In addition, MTNL has taken various steps to improve its mobile network. The details of these steps are:

- Monitoring of the Fault Repair Service System.
- Regular Radio Frequency (RF) optimization tests.
- Free local calls from MTNL land line to all operators in Delhi and Mumbai between 10.00 p.m. to 7.00 a.m.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1465 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Red Tapism
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS AND PUBLIC GRIEVANCES

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1465**

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015)

**RED TAPISM**

**1465. 	SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:**

Will the **PRIME MINISTER** be pleased to state:

(a) 	the policy initiatives taken by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) for cutting down red tapism;

(b) 	the details of actual implementation of policies and programmes in the PMO with a view to cutting delays in various departments and agencies of the Government; and

(c) 	the details of funds allocated to PMO for publicity, media and advertising during the current financial year?

**ANSWER**

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a)&(b): In order to cut down on red tapism in the government functioning, some of the important initiatives taken by the Government of India in the recent past are:  (i) repealing of redundant & archaic laws, acts & rules; (ii) abolition of affidavits for executive level jobs & adoption of self attestation of certificates; and (iii) revision of the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure etc.

(c): 	There is no specific budget  allocation  in  PMO for publicity, media and advertising.  Advertisements in print and electronic media are generally issued by the respective Ministries/Departments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1463 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Courses of Private Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR, OM PRAKASH YADAV

भारत सरकार

मानव संसाधन विकास मंत्रालय

उच्चतर शिक्षा विभाग

**लोक सभा**

अतारांकित प्रश्‍न संख्या: 1463

उत्तर देने की तारीख : 29 जुलाई, 2015

7 श्रावण, 1937 (शक)

**निजी विश्वविद्यालयों के पाठ्यक्रम**

**1463. श्री राजेश कुमार दिवाकरः**

**श्री ओम प्रकाश यादवः**

क्या मानव संसाधन विकास मंत्री यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे किः

(क) क्या सरकार को इस बात की जानकारी है कि निजी विश्वविद्यालय भावी छात्रों को भ्रमित करने के लिए पाठ्यक्रमों के नाम जैसे फ्लैक्सी मोड बीबीए आदि को बदल देते हैं; और

(ख) सरकार द्वारा इस संबंध में हेल्पलाइन की स्थापना के लिए अपनाए गए/अपनाए जाने वाले उपायों का ब्यौरा क्या है?

**उत्तर**

**मानव संसाधन विकास मंत्री**

**(श्रीमती स्‍मृति ज़ूबिन इरानी)**

(क) और (ख): विश्वविद्यालय अनुदान आयोग (यूजीसी) ने सूचित किया है कि, निजी विश्वविद्यालय केवल वही डिग्रियां प्रदान कर सकते हैं जो यूजीसी अधिनियम 1956 की धारा 22 के तहत यूजीसी द्वारा निर्दिष्ट की गई हैं। बैचलर ऑफ बिजनेस एप्लीकेशन (बीबीए) यूजीसी द्वारा 3 वर्षों के कार्यकाल के साथ विनिर्दिष्ट डिग्रियों में से एक है। ये विश्वविद्यालय फ्लैक्सी मोड बीबीए जैसे पाठ्यक्रम प्रदान नहीं कर सकते हैं। इसके अतिरिक्त, निजी विश्वविद्यालयों द्वारा यह पाठ्यक्रम, जब भी आवश्यक हो, संबंधित सांविधिक परिषदों के अनुमोदन से अपने मुख्य परिसरों में नियमित पद्धति से ही आयोजित कर सकते हैं।

यूजीसी ने भारत के राजपत्र में प्रकाशित दिनांक 05.07.2014 की अधिसूचना (डिग्रियों का विनिदर्शन) में यह स्पष्ट किया है कि यूजीसी की अधिसूचना के उल्लंघन स्वरूप प्रदान की गई कोई भी डिग्री अनिर्दिष्ट मानी जाएगी और रोज़गार और उच्चतर अध्ययनों के उद्देश्यार्थ मान्यता प्राप्त नहीं होगी। यूजीसी, विश्वविद्यालयों/उच्चतर शैक्षिक संस्थाओं से अधिसूचना का अनुपालन करने और केवल यूजीसी द्वारा निर्दिष्ट डिग्रियां ही प्रदान करने का निरन्तर अनुरोध कर रहा है। इस संबंध में, यूजीसी ने हाल ही में अपने दिनांक 9 जून, 2014 के अर्द्धशासकीय संख्या 51/2014(सीपीपी-11) और दिनांक 21 अगस्त 2014 की संख्या एफ.5-0/2013 (सीपीपी-11) के माध्यम से विश्वविद्यालयों/उच्चतर शैक्षिक संस्थानों के सभी कुलपतियों को विशिष्ट डिग्रियां प्रदान करने पर सूचित किया है।

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: India Bangladesh Business Relations
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: ARPITA GHOSH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1461

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

INDIA BANGLADESH BUSINESS RELATIONS

1461.		SHRIMATI ARPITA GHOSH:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government has identified the manner in which the business relationship with Bangladesh could be strengthened; and

(b)	if so, the details thereof?

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#### 2 ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

#### 3 (a) & (b)	The Government of India has taken several steps to develop our trade and commercial ties with Bangladesh. As part of concessions under the SAARC framework - SAPTA and SAFTA, India has granted Bangladesh duty-free, quota-free access on all items except tobacco and alcohol. Similar concessions have been provided under the Asia Pacific Free Trade Agreement (APTA). During Prime Minister’s visit to Bangladesh in June, 2015, further steps have been taken including renewal of the bilateral trade agreement and signing of an MoU on establishment of an Indian Special Economic Zone in Bangladesh. Several instruments for facilitating bilateral trade and economic linkages are in place including the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion (DTAC), Bilateral Investment Protection & Promotion Agreement (BIPPA) and Agreement on Establishment of Joint Economic Commission (JEC).  Bilateral mechanisms to discuss trade-related issues are also in place including a Joint Working Group on Trade, Commerce Secretary level talks, Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT), etc. Trade & commerce, investment & development cooperation are regularly discussed in high level visits. There are also institutional tie-ups between apex trade bodies from both sides.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1458 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Criteria for Determining Visa Fee
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: BHAGWANT MANN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1458

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING VISA FEE

1458.		SHRI BHAGWANT MANN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)	the criteria on the basis of which the visa fees is determined for the citizens of various countries visiting India; and

(b)	the details of the time period for revision of such visa fees?

#### ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a)	Visa fee is determined on the basis of political and reciprocity considerations. A largely uniform visa fee structure, fixed in US Dollars, exists for nationals of most countries since 2008. However for nationals of a few countries, it is higher or lower than this standard fee, due to reasons of reciprocity. In the case of Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa and Uruguay, visas are issued free of charge by both sides, on the basis of bilateral agreements.

(b)	There is no fixed timeline for revision of visa fees, which are charged in local currency. The visa fee in terms of local currency is revised if the local currency devalues against the US Dollar by 10 per cent or more. In addition, visa fee revisions may be undertaken from time to time, depending on reciprocity or political considerations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1457 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Setting up of All India Education Board
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: GANESH SINGH

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1457**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015**

Setting up of All India Education Board

†1457. SHRI GANESH SINGH:

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

(a) whether the Central and State Education Boards are regulating the education system of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to set up an all India Education Board to develop an integrated education system; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)**

(a) and  (b):	Education, being a subject in the concurrent List of the Constitution, and the majority of School Education Boards being under the jurisdiction of the State Governments, it is for the respective State/Union Territory Governments to take a view on system of education in States.

(c) and (d):	There is no such proposal under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1453 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Imparting Education in Public Policy
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA, DALPAT SINGH PARASTE

**URGENT**

**Parliament Question**

**No.17/1/2015-TS.V**

Government of India

Ministry of HRD

Department of Higher Education

(Management Division)

Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.

**Dated the 24** **th** **July 2015.**

**Subject:	Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.1453 dated 29.07.2015 regarding ‘Imparting Education in Public Policy’.**

The undersigned is directed to enclose a copy of Admitted Version of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.1453 for answer on 29 th July 2015 regarding **‘Imparting Education in Public Policy’.**

2.	The subject matter of the above question comes under DoPT but the same has been admitted in the name of this Department.

3.	It is, therefore, requested to provide complete input, parawise so as to make a suitable reply.  In the absence of getting inputs from DoPT, this Department has no option but to submit an assurance.  In that scenario, the assurance will be transferred to DoPT for its fulfillment.

4.	The parawise reply to the above question may also be sent by mail on [management.ts.v@gmail.com](mailto:management.ts.v@gmail.com) .

**(Sujit Kumar)**

Under Secretary (Management)

Ph.: 011 23074199

**Shri R.K. Sinha,**

Under Secretary (Coordination & Parliament),

Room No.3A/III, North Block,

New Delhi.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1452 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Delay in Taking Decision
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN  POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Asked by: RAJ KUMAR SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1452**

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 29, 2015

**DEALY IN TAKING DECISION**

| No.  **1452**   | SHRI R. K. SINGH :   |
|-----------------|----------------------|

Will the Minister of HOUSING  URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether it is true that thousands of citizens who have invested their meagre savings to book flats in Noida are facing extreme hardship as they have not get their homes even after having paid their instalments;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the reasons for the inordinate delay in coming to a decision; and

(c)	the time by which the Government is likely to take a decision in the matter?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

**(a) to (c):	‘Land’ and ‘Colonisation’ being State subjects, it is the responsibility of States to ensure such laws/byelaws so that builders complete the real estate projects on time and citizens should not have to face hardships as they invest their meagre savings in booking of flats.**

**……..2/-**

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**Petitions/ grievances received from citizens on such issues are transferred to concerned State Governments for appropriate action.**

**In order to establish the Real Estate Regulatory Authority for regulation, promotion of the real estate sector, and timely completion of real estate projects, this Ministry has piloted the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill.  At present, the Bill has been referred by the Rajya Sabha to a Select Committee on 06th May, 2015 for its examination.**

**This Bill seeks to provide certain obligations on promoters including timely completion of real estate projects.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1451 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Awareness of Scholarship Schemes
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: NEELAM SONKER

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1451**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

**Awareness of Scholarship Scheme**

†1451.  SHRIMATI NEELAM SONKER:

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

##### 1 whether the Government has received any proposal from the Government of Uttar Pradesh for scholarship scheme to create awareness among children ranging from primary to high school level about education in rural areas;

##### 2 if so, the details thereof;

1. whether the Union Government has provided funds to States for grant of scholarship in the Government schools in rural areas;  and
2. if so, the details thereof, State-wise ?

##### 

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)**

1. & (b):  No such proposal has been received from the Government of Uttar Pradesh to create awareness among children for scholarship scheme ranging from primary to high school level about education in rural areas.

(c) & (d): The Funds under scholarship schemes are provided by the Ministries / Departments of Social Justice and Empowerment, Tribal Affairs, Minority Affairs and School Education and Literacy either directly into bank accounts of the students or to States / UTs for grant of scholarship in the Government schools in urban as well as rural areas. The details of funds released to school children by these Ministries/ Departments for various scholarship schemes during 2014-15 is enclosed at Annexure.

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**Annexure**

**Statement referred to in parts (c) to (d) of the reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1451 asked by Shrimati Neelam Sonker regarding Awareness of Scholarship Scheme for answer on 29.07.2015**

| **S.No**   | **Ministry / Department**                          | **Funds released in 2014-15**  **(Rs. in crore)**   |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| **1.**     | **Ministry of Minority Affairs**                   | **1629.91**                                         |
| **2.**     | **Ministry of Tribal Affairs**                     | **200.71**                                          |
| **3.**     | **Department of Social Justice & Empowerment** | **517.79**                                          |
| **4.**     | **Department of School Education & Literacy**  | **159.02**                                          |