(a) whether the population of students from minority sections is much lower in technical
and educational institutions compared to other sections of population; and
(b) the steps that has taken to improve the situation by the Government?
(a) whether the population of students from minority sections is much lower in technical
and educational institutions compared to other sections of population; and
(b) the steps that has taken to improve the situation by the Government?
MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS(A.R. ANTULAY)
(a) According to the Sachar Committee, the graduate attainment rate for minorities is less
than their share in population.
(b) Several schemes have been launched such as a merit-cum-means based scholarship scheme for
student in technical/professional courses at under graduate/post graduate levels, post-matric
scholarship scheme, and a free coaching & allied scheme, to improve the representation of students
from minority communities in higher and technical education.