(a) whether the project proposals for establishment of
centres of excellence in higher education in Himachal
Pradesh have been received;
(b) if so, the details of project proposals and the assistance sought therefor; and
(c) the decision taken thereon and the time by which
these proposals are likely to be cleared?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR.VALLABHBHAI KATHIRIA)
(a) to (c): According to the information furnished by the
University Grants Commission (UGC), the UGC, under the
scheme of “Centres with Potential for Excellenceâ€, has
selected Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla as “Centre with
Potential for Excellence†in Himalayan Studies. A grant of
Rs.5.00 crores has been released by UGC to the University,
during March, 2002.