Question : IMPLEMENTATION OF OBC RESERVATION IN AIIMS

(a) whether instructions have been given to all Central Educational Institutions to implement 27 per cent reservation to OBC students including All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS);

(b) if so, the number of OBC students admitted in the last academic year 2009-10 in AIIMS and their percentage;

(c) whether certain instances of illegal reservation and transfer of seats in AIIMS has come to the notice of the Government;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard; and

(e) the extent to which the percentage fixed in respect of OBCs students admission for the above academic year has been reached in AIIMS?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) Department of Health & Family Welfare has issued instructions to its educational institutions including AIIMS to implement 27% reservation for OBC students.

(b) In the Academic Year 2009-10, out of total of 72 admissions in MBBS course, 19 OBC students were admitted with their percentage being 27%. Against, 387 students admitted in various other courses, 72 OBC students were admitted with their percentage being 18.6.

(c) & (d) No instances of illegal transfer have come to the notice of the Government.

(e) Same as (b) above.