(a) the details of amount/funds allotted to Maharashtra for its colleges and universities for starting vocational
courses during the year 2012-13;
(b) the amount/funds proposed to be allotted for the said courses for 2013-14;
(c) the college-wise details in the State which have been granted funds for vocational courses; and
(d) the details of achievements made so far in this respect?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. SHASHI THAROOR)
(a) According to the University Grants Commission (UGC), an amount of Rs. 23.0 crores has been allocated and Rs. 20.70
crores has been released to colleges and universities in Maharashtra, for starting vocational courses during the year
2012-13.
(b) Allocations for the said programme for the year 2013-14 have not been finalized.
(c) The college-wise details of funds granted for vocational courses, in the State of Maharashtra, are available
at www.ugc.ac.in.
(d) The UGC has informed that such details are not available as the implementation of the scheme has started only
this year.