(a) the details of proposals for the setting up of residential schools under consideration of
the Government, State-wise; and
(b) the details of funds held up pending receipt of utilisation certificates from the existing residential schools?
(a) the details of proposals for the setting up of residential schools under consideration of
the Government, State-wise; and
(b) the details of funds held up pending receipt of utilisation certificates from the existing residential schools?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (DR. TUSHAR A. CHAUDHARY)
(a) & (b): The Ministry of Tribal Affairs administers schemes for socio economic development
of Scheduled Tribes. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment which administers schemes
for Scheduled Castes (SC) does not have scheme for setting up Residential Schools in States
for SC Students. However, under the Scheme of Grant in aid to Voluntary Organizations for SC,
interalia, grant for setting up of Residential School is considered. Submission of Utilization
Certificate within twelve months of closure of the financial year is a mandatory pre-condition
for release.