Question : FREE EDUCATION TO BRAVERY AWARD WINNERS



(a) whether any proposal to provide life long free education alongwith bravery awards to the brave children is under consideration of the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

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

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN)


(a) No, Sir. But facilities like sponsorship in schools and in professional courses, financial assistance to eligible awardees and free rail travel upto 18 years are available to awardees of National Bravery Awards.

(b)&(c) Question does not arise.