Question : TASK FORCE ON EDUCATION



(a) whether the Union Government had constituted a Task Force during last year to make education policy better and more pragmatic;

(b) if so, the recommendations made by the Task Force in this regard;

(c) whether such apprehensions are being made that higher education will be out of the reach for the lower and middle class people; and

(d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SUMITRA MAHAJAN)

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c) & (d) : Apprehensions expressed in this regard have been taken note of.