Question : FOREIGN FUNDS TO MADRASAS



(a)Whether it has come to the notice of the Government that Madrasas in the country are being provided foreign funds every year through ‘hawala’ ;

(b) If so, whether the Government has conducted any investigation in the matter ;

(c) If so, the details and the outcome thereof; and

(d) The concrete steps taken/being taken to check such hawala transactions ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)

a) Some instances of receipt of funds from abroad through hawala channels have been reported.

b&c) The matter is under investigation.

d) Vigil is being maintained against receipt of funds through such channels.