Question : ENGINEERING BOOKS



(a) Whether the Government have any proposal to make available engineering books at the cheaper rates as reported in the Hindi daily `Rashtriya Sahara` dated February 11, 2003;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government have provided any financial assistance to the Professors of IITs for the purpose;

(d) if so, the quantum of assistance given and the manner in which the assistance has been given; and

(e) the time by which these books are likely to be made available in the market?

(f)

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. Vallabhbhai Kathiria)

(a) to (e): Yes, Sir. There is a proposal to formulate a scheme which will ensure supply of quality engineering text books at reasonable prices for students. No financial assistance has been provided so far for this purpose.