Question : INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME IN SCHOOLS



(a) the number of schools selected in the Information and Communication Technology programme in schools, State-wise;

(b) the details of funds allotted for the purpose during the last two years, State-wise;

(c) whether the utilisation certficate for allotted amount has been received by the Union Government;and

(d) if so, the details thereof; State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMAT! D. PURANDESWARI) :

(a) to (d) State wise details of

(i) number of schools for which sanction has been accorded for implementation of iCT @ School Scheme,

(ii) amount sanctioned since inception of the Scheme (15th December, 2004),

(iii) amount released, and

(iv) amount for which utilisation certificates have been received given in the enclosed statement.