(a) whether the Government has received any proposal from Maharashtra for sanction and
release of Central Assistance under post matric scholarship for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
during the last three years;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the funds released for the purpose?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT(D. NAPOLEON)
(a) to (c) The amount sought by the State Government of Maharashtra and the amount
released during the last three years under the Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for OBC
students is as follows:
(Rs. in crore) Year Amount sought Amount released
2006-07 160.00 0#
2007-08 179.92 19.50
2008-09 230.00 23.07