Question : PIO UNIVERSITY



(a) the steps taken by the Government for setting up of a Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) university;

(b) the time by which it is likely to be set up; and

(c) the amount earmarked for the purpose?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS (SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)

(a) Presently there is no proposal in this Ministry for setting up a Persons of Indian Origin University.

(b)and (c) In view of the above, the question does not arise.