(a) whether the Government propose to expand library facilities
in the colleges and universities during the current financial
year;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the allocation of funds has been increased to
different States/universities for the purpose; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
(PROF. RITA VERMA)
(a) to (d): University Grants Commission provides grants to
expand library facilities in Universities and Colleges on
selective basis. According to the information furnished by the
UGC, the allocation of funds for the current financial year i.e.
2002-03 for the purpose is yet to be finalized.