Question : POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS



(a) whether any amount has been earmarked for Maharashtra in regard to Post Matric Scholarship for OBC during current financial year;

(b) if so, the time by which the outstanding amount will be reimbursed;

(c) whether the amount for current financial year will be released; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT(SMT. SUBBULAKSHMI JAGADEESAN)

(a) to (d) The funds under the Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC students will be released to the States including the State of Maharashtra on receipt of proposals from the State Governments within the budgetary allocation of Rs. 134.00 crores during the current financial year.