Question : IRREGULARITIES IN NAVODAYA VIDYALAYAS

(a) whether the Union Government have received any complaints regarding irregularities in the use of assistance being provided to the Navodaya Vidyalayas;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the total number of complaints received by the Union Government so far in this regard;

(d) whether the Mid Day Meal provided in these schools is of inferior quality;

(e) if so, whether the Union Government have sent any team to examine the quality of the food provided under the Mid Day Meal Scheme;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and
(g) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND OCEAN DEVELOPMENT (DR. MURLI MANOHAR JOSHI)



(a) to (c) : No, Sir. No complaints have been received about irregularities in the use of grants released to Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.

(d) to (g): The scheme of Mid Day Meal is primarily meant for primary classes and is not being implemented in Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti since the admissions in Navodaya Vidyalayas start from 6th Class only. However, free boarding and lodging is provided to the students of Navodaya Vidyalayas.