Question : DONATIONS FROM NRIS



(a) whether it has been brought to the notice of the Government that several NRIs who wish to donate substantial funds to their alma mater are unable to donate due to red-tapism;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether most foreign universities have a well-defined procedure to accept, monitor and utilise private donations;

(d) if so, whether the Ministry and the educational institutions in India propose to work out a similar mechanism; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) No , Madam.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) to (e): No such information is being maintained.