Union Ministry of Education Seeks Fund Utilization Details from Allahabad University

The Union ministry of education has sought details of Rs 343.49 crore provided to Allahabad University (AU) during the past three years.

The ministry has asked these details, including reasons for non-utilisation of funds after Allahabad University failed to provide them to the Centre despite set norms.

As per sources, a missive has been sent by joint secretary Chandra Shekhar requesting details of the various construction projects underway on its campus.

It has also urged officials to prepare a list of major issues that would require the immediate attention of the new vice-chancellor so that decisions on those can be taken expeditiously after the appointment of the new vice-chancellor.

AU officials dub the ministry missive as a routine letter. “We have already sent all details sought by the ministry in the missive. The university is committed to adhering to all set norms and instructions of the union ministry,” said AU PRO Shailendra Mishra.

The missive addressed to the acting AU vice-chancellor RR Tiwari, points out that it has been observed that reasons for non-utilisation of funds received during the last three years have not been intimated by the University.

“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 the creation of capital assets,” said the Missive.

“It may be ensured that these projects are completed within the time specified and that there are no time and cost over-runs. Suitable directions may be issued to the concerned, under intimation to this ministry,” the joint secretary said in the missive.

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