(a) the allocation of funds during the current Five Year Plan for the education of Scheduled Tribe girls; and
(b) the State-wise target fixed and the progress acheived so far?
(a) the allocation of funds during the current Five Year Plan for the education of Scheduled Tribe girls; and
(b) the State-wise target fixed and the progress acheived so far?
THE MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS(SHRI JUAL ORAM)
(a) The allocations for the 10th Five Year Plan have not been finalized. There is only one educational scheme which is exclusively for ST girls viz. `Educational Complex in Low Literacy Pockets for Development of Women Literacy in Tribal Areas` and the allocation under this Scheme is Rs.8,00 crores for the year 2002-2003. However, there are various other schemes also which are open for both ST Girls and Boys. The Scheme-wise allocation under these schemes for the year 2002-2003 is as under:-
S.No. Name of Scheme Allocation (Rs.in Crores)
1. Girls/Boys Hostels for STs 24.00
2. Ashram Schools in Tribal Sub Plan Areas 14.00
3. Post Matric Scholarship, Book Bank, 68.49 Upgradation of Merit of ST students
4. Article 275 (1) of the Constitution 300.00
5. Grants-in-aid to NGOs for STs 32.00 Including Coaching & Allied Scheme