(a) the details of grants sanctioned by the UGC to various
universities and colleges in the country during the last
three years, university-wise, particularly in Orissa;
(b) the amount out of that spent by each University in
those years;
(c) whether the UGC grants have not been utilised by the
each University of the State Government for the respective
years; and
(d) if so, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. VALLABHBHAI KATHIRIA)
(a) & (b): The information is being collected and will
be laid on the Table of the House.
(c) & (d): Although the IX Plan period ended on
31.3.2002, the State Universities were permitted to utilise
Plan Development Grant released at the end of the IX Plan as
under:-
1. Buildings approved by UGC for which construction
activities started before 31st Match 2002 will be allowed
extension for two years, i.e. 31.4.2002 to 31.3.2004.
2. The cases where the building plans and estimates were
received and approved by UGC before 31.3.2002 will have to
be completed by March 31,2003.
3. For others (Except faculty positions) i.e. upto 31.3.2003.
4. For faculty positions - no extension is granted.
Accordingly, the accounts of the IX Plan grant paid to
State Universities will be settled on receipt of Audited
Utilisation Certificate and Statement of expenditure, to be
provided by each University.