Enrolment of Girl Students from Rural Areas in Higher Education
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked for details on steps taken by the government to encourage girl students from rural areas to enroll in higher education, specifically requesting year and state-wise data including Uttarakhand. The Ministry of Education provided the answer.
Who asked / answered
Shri Ajay Bhatt (asked), Ministry of Education (answered)
What the government said
- PM-USHA scheme with Rs. 12926.10 crore outlay
- Gender Inclusion and Equity Initiatives (GIEI) component
- National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPG)
- Women Studies Centers (WSCs)
- AICTE scholarships for women
- supernumerary seats in IITs/NITs
- female enrolment increased from 2.06 crore in 2021-22 to 2.23 crore in 2023-24
- female GER increased from 28.5 in 2021-22 to 31.2 in 2023-24
- Uttarakhand female enrolment increased from 2.82 lakh in 2021-22 to 3.24 lakh in 2023-24
- Uttarakhand female GER increased from 43.7 in 2021-22 to 51.7 in 2023-24
Points worth noting
- Female GER consistently higher than male GER, resulting in GPI >1
- Uttarakhand female GER (51.7) significantly higher than All-India female GER (31.2) in 2023-24
- Women constitute around 43% of enrolment in STEM education
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q20 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 20.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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20.07.2026
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