Question : DEVELOPMENT OF HINDI VISHWAVIDYALAYA



(a) the work executed for the development of ‘Hindi’ Vishwavidyalaya situated at Wardha in Maharashtra during last two years;

(b) the details regarding assistance provided by the Government to the Vishwavidyalayas promoting Hindi language;

(c) the funds allocated for the development of Hindi Vishwavidyalaya during last two years; and

(d) the details regarding the staff running the office and university?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)

(a) According to the information furnished by the Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Viswavidyalaya (MGAHV), Wardha, the University has, during the last two years, entrusted the construction of infrastructure on the campus, such as students’ hostel, residential accommodation for teachers and staff and other facilities to the CPWD.

(b) During the Xth plan period (2002-07), the University Grants Commission has allocated a sum of Rs. 1291.50 lakhs to the University for promotion of Hindi language which, inter- alia, include financial support for mutual and multilateral exchange of literature/publications/research journals in Hindi at international level, to provide support/ advice/guidance to all Indian institutions engaged in the teaching/research/publication etc. in Hindi and also to synthesize collective wisdom of all concerned working in the field of Hindi and other languages, Gandhian philosophy etc.

(c) During the years 2003-2004 and 2004-2005, the University Grants Commission has released a sum of Rs. 142.29 lakhs and Rs.360.66 lakhs under Plan and Non-Plan head to the University.

(d) As per the information received from the University, presently there are a total of 64 teaching/non teaching/contract basis staff working in the University.