(a) whether the Government proposes to construct new hostels in the Central
Universities including Allahabad Central University in view of shortage of
hostels;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the time by which the new hostels are likely to be constructed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(DR. SHASHI THAROOR)
(a) to (c): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed this Ministry
that from the XIIth Plan, it has introduced a Block Grant System under the
General Development Scheme. Under this system, all the Central Universities,
including the University of Allahabad, have the freedom to construct the
building projects, including hostels, as per their priorities and requirements
within the Plan allocation.