Question : SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION



(a) whether arrangements have been made to provide scholarships for getting higher education from the institutions affiliated with Human Resource Development Ministry during the current year; and

(b) if so, the number of students provided with the scholarships, State-wise during the last two years?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH)

(a) Ministry of Human Resource Development does not give affiliation to the educational institutions. Scholarships to students in educational institutions are given by various sources including central and state governments.

(b) No central data is maintained in this regard.