**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Unstarred Question No. 1243 in Lok Sabha regarding the Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Scheme, answered on December 8, 2025. The Minister of Education provides details on schemes promoting Sanskrit, the objectives of the Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Scheme, institutions receiving financial assistance, and the status of proposals. No specific timelines for approval are fixed in the scheme guidelines.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Sanskrit Promotion Schemes:**
* Central Sanskrit University, Delhi is responsible for implementing central schemes for Sanskrit education.
* Financial assistance is provided to individuals, scholars, institutions, and organizations involved in propagating and developing Sanskrit.
* Eleven Central Schemes of the Government of India are implemented through the Central Sanskrit University for overall Sanskrit language and education promotion.
* **List of Central Schemes for Sanskrit Promotion:**
* Financial Assistance to institutions recognized as Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas (ASMs)/Adarsh Sanskrit Shodha Sansthans (ASSSs).
* Financial Assistance for Sanskrit Teaching.
* Pali-Prakrit Scheme.
* Financial Assistance for Programmes/Activities for Promotion of Sanskrit.
* Financial Assistance for Publication/Re-print of rare books and Bulk Purchase of Books.
* Financial Assistance to Registered Academic Organizations for Vocational Training Courses.
* Award of Merit Scholarships.
* All India Sanskrit Elocution contests.
* Shastra Chudamani - Financial Assistance for retired/eminent Sanskrit Scholars.
* Samman Rashi - Financial Assistance to Eminent Sanskrit Pandits.
* Financial Assistance under Ashtaadashi (18 Projects).
* **Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Scheme Objective:**
* To provide financial assistance to recognized institutions to support and promote traditional Sanskrit learning and research.
* **Financial Assistance Status:**
* Since the scheme's launch, financial assistance is provided to 26 recognized institutions across the country, including West Bengal.
* 31 proposals have been received and are under examination.
* **Approval Timeline:**
* No specific timelines are fixed in the guidelines of the scheme for according approval.
* **Annexure-I (Attached table in the document):**
* Contains State-wise allocation and institution names receiving financial assistance under the scheme.
* The total assistance provided amounts to ₹82.72 crore for F.Y. 2024-25.
**Impact Analysis**
**Central Sanskrit University, Delhi**
*Impact:* Responsible for implementing Central Schemes for Sanskrit education and disbursing financial aid.
*Action Required:* Continue managing and executing the Sanskrit promotion schemes as outlined.
**Recognized Sanskrit Institutions (ASMs/ASSSs)**
*Impact:* Eligible to receive financial assistance to support and promote Sanskrit learning and research.
*Action Required:* Submit proposals for financial assistance and ensure proper utilization of funds.
**Individuals/Scholars/Organizations Engaged in Sanskrit Development**
*Impact:* Potential recipients of financial assistance for propagating and developing Sanskrit.
*Action Required:* Apply for relevant schemes and fulfill the eligibility criteria.
**Government of India (Ministry of Education)**
*Impact:* Responsible for funding and overseeing the implementation of the Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Scheme.
*Action Required:* Review and approve proposals, allocate funds, and monitor the progress of the scheme.
Key Entities Referenced
Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Scheme: A scheme to provide financial assistance to recognized institutions to support and promote traditional Sanskrit learning and research. Includes financial assistance to Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas, Sanskrit Pathshalas, and other initiatives.
Ministry of Education: The ministry responsible for administering the Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Scheme.
Central Sanskrit University, Delhi: The institution entrusted with the implementation of Central Schemes for Promotion of Sanskrit education, including the Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Scheme.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No-1243
ANSWERED ON- 08/12/2025
Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Scheme
1243. Shri Saumitra Khan:
Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the schemes in place for the promotion of Sanskrit across the country;
(b) the objectives of the Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Scheme;
(c) the number of universities/institutions receiving financial assistance along with the quantum
of assistance being provided under the Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Scheme, State-wise
particularly in West Bengal;
(d) the number of proposals approved by the Government since the launch of the scheme along
with the number of proposals pending before the Government for assistance under the said
scheme; and
(e) whether the Government has fixed any timeline to accord approval for the same and if so, the
details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)
(a): Central Sanskrit University, Delhi has been entrusted with implementation of Central
Schemes for Promotion of Sanskrit education. Under these schemes, financial assistance is
provided to individuals/scholars/institutions/organizations engaged in propagation and
development of Sanskrit throughout the country. Currently, under Scheme for Sanskrit
promotion, the following 11 Central Schemes of Govt. of India are being implemented through
the Central Sanskrit University for overall promotion and development of Sanskrit language &
education in the country:
i. Financial Assistance to the institutions recognized as Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas
(ASMs)/Adarsh Sanskrit Shodha Sansthans (ASSSs) – Aided Sanskrit Colleges.
ii. Financial Assistance for Sanskrit Teaching–for engagement of Sanskrit & Modern
Subject Teachers for Traditional Sanskrit Pathshalas/Mahavidyalayas/Government
Schools, Chatuspathi and Residential Scholarships.
iii. Pali-Prakrit Scheme for promotion of Pali and Prakrit Languages.
iv. Financial Assistance for Programmes/Activities for Promotion of Sanskrit.
v. Financial Assistance for Publication/Re-print of rare books and Bulk Purchase of Books.vi. Financial Assistance to Registered Academic Organisations to conduct “Vocational
Training Courses” to the students of Traditional Sanskrit Pathshalas/Institutions.
vii. Award of Merit Scholarships to the students studying Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit languages
viii. All India Sanskrit Elocution contests (Akhil Bhartiya Shastriya Spardha).
ix. Shastra Chudamani- Financial Assistance for utilization of services of retired/eminent
Sanskrit Scholars.
x. Samman Rashi- Financial Assistance for Samman Rashi to Eminent Sanskrit Pandits in
indigent circumstances.
xi. Financial Assistance under Ashtaadashi (18 Projects for sustaining growth of Sanskrit).
(b): The objective of the Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Scheme is to provide financial
assistance to recognized institutions in order to support and promote traditional Sanskrit learning
and research.
(c) & (d): Since the launch of the Scheme, financial assistance to 26 recognized institutions is
being provided throughout the country including institutions in West Bengal. The State-wise
details of the grants released is given in Annexure-I. At present, 31 proposals have been received
and are under examination.
(e): No such timelines have been fixed in the guidelines of the Scheme.
*****Annexure-I
Annexure referred to in reply part (c) & (d) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1243
answered on 08/12/2025 asked by Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Shri Saumitra Khan
regarding Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya Scheme.
(In crores)
F.Y.
State Name of ASMs/ASSSs 2024-
25
Calicut Adarsha Sanskrit Vidyapeetha
3.58
PO-Balussery, Distt-Kozhikode, Kerala-673612.
Kerala Chinmaya International Foundation (Adarsh Shodha Sansthan), Adi
Shankara Nilayam, Adi Shankara Margh, Veliyanad, Distt.-Ernakulam, 1.21
Kerala-682313
Rani Padmawati Tara Yogtantra Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya,
6.79
Indrapur (Shivpur), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh– 221003
Shri Ekrasanand Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Distt. - Mainpuri,
Uttar Pradesh 2.52
Uttar Pradesh – 205001
Shri Ranglaxmi Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya,
2.45
Vrindavan, Mathura, U.P-281121.
Haryana Sanskrit Vidyapeetha,
3.07
PO- Baghola, Distt.-Palwal, Haryana-121102.
Haryana
Shri Diwan Krishna Kishor S.D. Adarsh Sanskrit
2.96
College(Lahore),Ambala Cantt, Haryana-133001.
Rajkumari Ganesh Sharma Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Kolhanta Patori,
3.08
Distt.-Darbhanga, Bihar-846003
Jagdish Narayan Brahamcharyashram Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya,
Lagma-Rambhadrapur, Via-Lohna Road, Distt.-Darbhanga, Bihar- 2.19
847407
Dr. Ramji Mehta Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Malighat,
Bihar
4.92
Muzaffarpur, Bihar-842001
Sri Swami Parankushacharya Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya,
4.03
Hulasganj, Distt.-Gaya, Bihar-804407.
Shree Ramsundar Sanskrit Vishwavidya Prathishthan, Laxminathnagar,
3.56
Ramouli-Beloun, Via-Bahera, Distt.-Darbhanga, Bihar-847201
Sanatan Dharma Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Doghi, Distt.–Una,
4.24
Himachal Pradesh – 174307
Himachal
Himachal Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya
Pradesh
Jangla (Rohru), Teh.-Chirgon, Distt.-Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – 3.66
171214
Lakshmi Devi Shroff Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Harisharnam
Jharkhand 2.39
Kutir, Kalirakha ,Distt.- B. Deoghar, Jharkhand-814112Poornaprajna Samshodhana Mandiram (Adarsh Shodha Sansthan), Dr.
Karnataka Vishweshatheertha Swamiji Marg Katriguppa Main Road, 2.09
Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560070.
Vaidika Samshodhana Mandala (Adarsh Sanskrit Shodha Samstha),
T.M.V Colony, Mukundnagar, Tilak Vidyapeetha, Gultekadi, 1.74
Maharastra Pune-411037
Mumbadevi Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya
1.29
Kulapati Munshi Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400007.
Radha Madhava Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Nambol, Manipur-
Manipur 0.71
795134
The Madras Sanskrit College & S.S.V. Patasala
5.84
84, Roypeetha High Road, Mylapore, Chennai-600004.
Tamilnadu
Ahobila Muth Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya
2.49
53, Sannidhi Street, Madurantakam, Tamil Nadu-603306
Shri Bhagwandas Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, PO-Gurukul
Uttarakhand 2.59
Kangri, Distt.-Haridwar, Uttarakhand-249404
Kaliachak Bikram Kishore Adarsha Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Vill-
4.22
Kaliachak, PO-Heria, Distt-Purba Medinipur, West Bengal -721430
West Bengal
Sri Sitaram Vaidic Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, 7/2A P.W.D. Road,
6.08
Kolkata - 700035
Sanskrit Academy, (Adarsh Shodha Sansthan)
Telangana 2.11
Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana-500007
Smt. Lad Devi Sharma Pancholi Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya,
Rajasthan 2.91
Barundani, Teh.-Mandalgarh, Distt.- Bhilawara, Rajasthan-311604
Total = 82.72
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