Question : HIGHER EDUCATION



(a) the total amount set apart for Higher Education in the Budget for the year 2005-06; and

(b) the amount spent particularly on professional education till the end of December 2005, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)

(a) At Revised Estimates stage under Plan and Non-Plan, an amount of Rs.1516.94 crore and Rs.2323.51 crore respectively, has been allocated for Higher and Technical Education during the year 2005-06.

(b) The allocation for professional education is made to Institutions and Schemes and not state-wise. In so far as Professional Education (Technical Education) is concerned, an amount of Rs.1013.64 crore has been expended till 30.12.2005.