Question : MEDICAL AID UNDER MAEF



(a) whether medical aid is being considered under Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF);

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether all the existing schools and hostels are likely to be eligible for the medical aid; and

(d) if so, the amount likely to be sanctioned for the said purpose?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE, MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI NINONG ERING)

(a)to(d): In the Budget speech for 2013-14, Finance Minister had proposed to allocate Rs. 100 crore to launch the initiative of Medical aid Scheme to the Minority Communities through Maulana Azad Education Foundation. Modalities of the Scheme are being worked out.