educationUpdated: Aug 19, 2020 17:11 ISTThe Union ministry of education has sought utilisation details of Rs 343.49 crore provided to Allahabad University (AU) during the past three years. These details, including reasons for non-utilisation of funds, have been sought after the university failed to provide them to the Centre despite set norms. AU officials dub the ministry missive as a routine letter. “During the years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20, the University of Allahabad received recurring grants to the tune of Rs 7,186.79 lakh (Rs 71.86 crore), 9,533.76 lakh (Rs 95.33 crore) and 14,108.18 lakh (Rs 141.08 crore), respectively. Further, funds/ grants to the tune of Rs 2,022.95 lakh (Rs 20.22 crore), 700 lakh (Rs 7 crore) and 800 lakh (Rs 8 crore) were also released during these three years for creation of capital assets,” it reads.

Source: Hindustan Times August 19, 2020 11:41 UTC