(a) the details of the amount released under pre-matric scholarship for needy Scheduled Tribe students studing in classes IX & X;
(b) the number of Ashram Schools set up in Tribal Sub-Plan areas during the last two years;
(c) whether the Government has been releasing Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Plan; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
(a): The details of the amount released under Pre-Matric Scholarship Schemes for needy Scheduled Tribe students studying in classes IX & X during the last three years and current year is as indicated below:
Details of fund released under the Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST students
(Rs. In Lakh)
Year 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
(as on 30.01.19)
Fund Released 22868.95 8416.64 29408.03 30216.00
(b): No new Ashram School has been set up during the last two years
(c) & (d): Releasing funds under the scheme Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme (SCA to TSS) is a continuous process. A statement showing funds released under SCA to TSS during the last three years and the current year is as follows:
Status of funds released under Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme
(Rs. In Lakh)
Year 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
(as on 30.01.19)
Fund Released 113217.12 119502.23 134800.00 109379.94
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