Question : ASSAM UNIVERSITY, SILCHER



(a) whether the Government propose to divert the fund allotted from PM’s package for the development of DIPHU CAMPUS of Assam University, Silcher to other projects; and

(b) if so, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (PROF. RITA VERMA)


(a) & (b): A sum of Rs. 3.00 crores was released by University Grants Commission to Assam University under non-lapsable pool of Central resources for setting up of DIPHU Campus. The Assam University has been asked to take a decision, in consultation with Ministry of Home Affairs/Ministry of Human Resource Development in regard to utilisation of funds.