Question : SUPPLY OF TV SETS TO SCHOOLS

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(a) whether any proposal has been received from the Government of Karnataka for financial assistance for the supply of colour television sets to its schools under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Educational Technology Programme during 2000-2001 and 2001-2002;

(b) if so, the amount sought and the amount released so far to the State for the purpose; and

(c) the number of schools covered during the last three years and proposed to be covered during the current year in the State under this scheme ?

THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND OCEAN DEVELOPMENT (DR. MURLI MANOHAR JOSHI)


(a) : Yes, Sir. Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Educational Technology, a proposal was received from the Government of Karnataka for supply of 1000 colour television sets to its schools during 2000-2001. No proposal has been received so far from the state for the year 2001-2002.

(b) : An amount of Rs.112.50 lakhs was sought by the Government of Karnataka during 2000-2001. However, as per the Scheme, the Government of India has sanctioned an amount of Rs.89,92,500/- as 75% Central Government share @ Rs.11,990/- per set for 1000 sets. After adjusting the unspent amount of Rs.18,10,515/- lying with the State Government an amount of Rs.71,81,985/- was released.

(c) : 802 schools in Karnataka have been covered during 1998-99. No proposal was received in 1999-2000. 1000 schools have been sanctioned during 2000-2001.