(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact that University Grants Commission (UGC) has not complied with the circular no. 36012/22/93-Estt./DoPT dated 08/09/1993 regarding other Backward Castes rules in providing the Research Award, 2010 in Zoology subject;
(b) if so, whether the Government is likely to ensure the compliance of the said circular; and
(c) if so, the details thereof ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) to (c) The circular No. 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 08/09/1993 pertains to reservation for Other Backward Classes
(OBCs) in civil posts and services. Research awards do not come under the ambit of this circular as these do not amount
to appointments under Government of India. However, to give representation to SC/ST/OBC/PH in such awards, the University Grants Commission (UGC) provides stream-wise reservation upto the percentage prescribed by Government.