Question : POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR VJNTS, OBCs



(a) the details of proposals sent by Government of Maharashtra for Post Matric Scholarship for Vimut Jati Notified Tribes(VJNTs), OBCs during the last three years till date;

(b) the total amount sanctioned under the Scholarship Scheme during the said period and the actual amount demanded by the State Government;

(c) whether it is true that a large amount is still pending for release with the Union Government; and

(d) if so, the time by which the pending amount is likely to be released to the State Government?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SMT. SUBBULAKSHMI JAGADEESAN)

(a) Government of India has no separate scheme for Post Matric Scholarship for Vimut Jati Notified Tribes (VJNTs).

(b) to (d) Do not arise.