(a) the details of universities considered and selected for award of the University of Excellence Grant and the criteria of selection of teachers under the scheme;
(b) the number of teachers who have completed their course under the scheme so far;
(c) the details of funds allocated and released for the University of Excellence Grant Scheme; and
(d) the number of research paper published by the Delhi University teachers, subject-wise during the last three years?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) : Delhi University and was considered for a special grant as an Institution of award of Excellence Grant in 2008. As informed by University Grants Commission (UGC), the criteria adopted by University of Delhi for selecting the teachers were
(i) applications were invited through an announcement on the University website
(ii) the applicants eligible for the interview were shortlisted by a selection committee and
(iii) the shortlisted candidates were called for interview by a selection committee.
(b) : Sixteen teachers in Delhi University have completed the course so far.
(c) : Rs. 100 crores were allocated to Delhi University and were released in three annual installments.
(d) : As informed by University of Delhi, the scheme is specifically for one year Master’s programme.