Question : SHODH YATRI INITIATIVE



(a) whether the Government plans to launch an initiative called ‘Shodh Yatri’ under which a five-member team of youngsters, a writer and a historian would be set up for travelling to trace their roots and publish their findings in the form of a book and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government proposes to select such ‘Shodh Yatri’ from each state;

(c) if so, the criteria fixed for this purpose;

(d) the details of funds allocated for this purpose; and

(e) the time by which the plan is likely to be put into operation?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (e) Yes, Madam. The details of the same are being worked out.