(a) whether there is a proposal to introduce 5% education cess as per Common Minimum Programme of the Government;
(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard; and
(c) the approach of the Government in earmarking 6% GDP and
10% of the budget for education?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M. A. A. FATMI)
(a): No, Sir.
(b): Does not arise.
(c):The matter of achieving the earmarking of 6% GDP to
education sector in a phased manner is under
consideration of the Government.