Question : WOMEN STUDIES CENTRES

(a) whether the Government is aware that the various universities in the country have decided to change the agenda with regard to women’s studies centers;

(b) if so, whether the Government has received any representation in this regard particularly to pay special attention to the educational facilities for Muslim women;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

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

(a): According to the information furnished by University Grants Commission (UGC), the UGC has not received any communication from any of the universities in the country to change the agenda with regard to women’s studies centres.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.