LOK SABHA
NATIONAL OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP FOR ST STUDENTS
1091. SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.
Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of the annual allocation of funds to the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students in the last three years;
(b) the number of ST students who have been annually awarded the NOS in the last three years;
(c) the total annual strength of ST applicants for NOS in the last three years;
(d) the reason to fix only 20 slots for Scheduled Tribes students;
(e) the rationale behind fixing the income limit to Rs.6 lakhs per annum and if so, the details thereof?
(SMT. RENUKA SINGH SARUTA)
(Rs. in Lakhs)
2018-19 |
2019-20 |
2020-21 |
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BE |
RE |
Utilization |
BE |
RE |
Utilization |
B.E. |
RE |
Utilization |
200.00 |
200.00 |
200.00 |
200.00 |
200.00 |
200.00 |
200.00 |
476.00 |
476.00 |
Year |
2018-19 |
2019-20 |
2020-21 |
Total |
138 |
162 |
215 |
Eligible candidates called for interview |
124 |
127 |
203 |