Question : ENHANCEMENT OF AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP



(a) whether any proposal is under the consideration of the Government to enhance the amount of scholarship for the talented rural students;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard ?

Answer given by the minister

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

a) Yes, Sir.

b & c) The proposal for revision of the scholarship scheme including the amount of scholarship has been formulated and will be notified as soon it is finalised/approved.