(a) whether the Government is aware that the first
installment of scholarship for the students selected under the
Indira Gandhi Scholarship for the single girl child started
by the University Grants Commission has not yet been
disbursed;
(b) if so, the number of students selected under this
scholarship scheme and the amount of scholarship sanctioned ;
and
(c) the reaction for delay in disbursement of the
scholarship?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI M.A.A. FATMI )
(a) to (c ) : Yes, Sir. According to the information furnished by
the University Grants Commission (UGC), the UGC has selected 1613
candidates under the Indira Gandhi Post Graduate Scholarship
for Girl Child so far. The scholarship amount is Rs.2,000/-
per month for a period of two years for each awardee.
Scholarships have not been released so far due to the non
verification of relevant documents by the institutions.