(a) whether the Union Government has released funds for water harvesting in the University
Campus of the Assam University, Silchar;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the said University has utilized the funds for the purpose;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESHWARI)
(a) & (b): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has allocated Rs. 100.00 lakhs in July, 2006
and Rs. 20.00 lakhs in May 2009 for water harvesting facilities to Assam University during the
Xth & XIth Plan periods under its General Development Scheme.
(c) to (e): Out of the grant of Rs. 100.00 lakhs released to University during X Plan, the
University has incurred an expenditure of Rs. 41.79 lakhs.