(a) whether the Union Government have implemented the National Overseas Scholarship
Scheme for Scheduled Tribes;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the budgetary provision made for the purpose during
1999-2000, 2000-2001 and 2001-2002;
(c) whether the Union Government have fixed any target under the scheme;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the number of persons benefited under the said scheme during each of the last three years
and till date, State-wise?
MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS ( SHRI JUAL ORAM)
(a) Yes,Sir.
(b) The scheme provides financial assistance to ST students for pursuing higher studies
abroad in specified fields at master`s level courses, Ph.D. and Post Doctoral research
programmes, in the fields of Engineering, Technology and Science. The budget provision during
the year 1999-2000,2000-2001 and 2001-2002 is as under:-
Rs In lakhs
1999-2000 2000-01 2001-02
+172.00 57.00 57.00
+ The budget provision during the year 1999-2000 was for both SC & STs.
S.No. Name of State No. of Candidate
1. Andhra Pradesh 2
2. Himachal Pradesh 1
3. Jammu & Kashmir 1
4. Maharashtra 1
5. Kerala 1 6. Uttar Pradesh 1