Question : HIGHER EDUCATION OF MINORITY GIRLS



(a) the number of girls belonging to minority communities studying at university level, State-wise; and;

(b) the steps taken by the Government to promote higher education of girls belonging to minority communities?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

(a): The number of girls belonging to minority communities studying at university level, State-wise is annexed.

(b): 30% of scholarships under all the Scholarship/Fellowship Schemes of this Ministry are earmarked for girls students. This is the floor and not the ceiling.

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