Question : GRANTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

(a) whether the University Grants Commission sanctioned less grants to Rajasthan during the 10th Five Year Plan whereas area-wise Rajasthan is the largest State in the country and lagging behind in the field of education as compared to other States;

(b) if so, the details of the grants provided to different States for higher education by the University Grants Commission during the 10th Five Year Plan, State-wise, University-wise;

(c) whether the University Grants Commission would consider to provide special incentive to Rajasthan to promote higher education as compared to other States; and

(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard so far?

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

(a) and (b) No, Sir. A table showing the state-wise allocation made during the X Plan period to all State Universities is enclosed as statement.

(c) and (d) Apart from General Development Grant to State Universities, the UGC also provides specific grants under various schemes. The State Universities of Rajasthan are eligible to apply for financial assistance under these Schemes.