(a) whether the Government has decided to discontinue pre-matric scholarship for minority students studying in classes one to eight;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has noted the widespread objection against this decision and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
(d) whether the Government proposes to withdraw the decision to discontinue pre-matric scholarship up to eighth standard; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
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ANSWER
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THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)
(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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