(a) whether some reputed and old universities and colleges in the country have not provided
adequate hostel facilities to the students who are pursuing the studies in the professional courses;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a): The Ministry does not compile information of this nature, however, several old Universities
and Colleges do have hostel facilities for their students, including those who are pursuing
studies in professional courses.
(b) & (c): As per information furnished by University Grants Commission (UGC), they do not provide
grants for construction of women hostel in professional colleges. However, during XI Plan period
financial assistance of Rs.68099.43 lakhs has been provided to 3457 colleges under the special
scheme of construction of women’s hostel.
In addition, UGC provides financial assistance to all central, state and deemed universities
for construction of Women’s Hostel under merged scheme during XI Plan period.