(a) whether the Government of Madhya Pradesh has sent a proposal to the Union
Government sharing 50 percent each by the Union Government and the State
Government for the year 2003-2004 for preparing the youths of Scheduled
Castes for competitive examinations in State level Civil Services;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the reaction of the Union Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SMT. SUBBULAKSHMI JAGADEESAN)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c) ST & SC Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh had
submitted a proposal for providing pre-examination coaching to SCs, OBCs and
Minorities students for preparing UPSC, MPPSC, PET, PMT, Railways, Banking,
SSC and other Services examinations during the year 2003-04 under the Scheme of
coaching and allied assistance for weaker sections including SCs, OBCs and
Minorities with a budget proposal of Rs. 45.00 lakhs. The Proposal was examined and
Government of India had sanctioned Rs. 36,48, 750/-. Against the Central share of
Rs. 18,24,375/-, a sum of Rs. 15,11,625/- was released after deducting an unspent
balance of Rs. 3,12,750/- of previous years.