**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Ministry of Education's response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3519, addressed on August 11, 2025, regarding the construction of hostels at the Central University of Karnataka (CU, Karnataka), particularly in Kalaburagi.
The Ministry of Education, represented by Minister Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, stated that Rs. 54.00 crore was allocated and utilized for the construction of boys' and girls' hostels at CU, Karnataka over the past five years, with the construction now completed. Furthermore, in the current Financial Year 2025-26, Rs. 201.83 crore has been sanctioned from the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) to CU, Karnataka. These funds are allocated for the construction of an academic block, faculty quarters, dining halls, and boys' and girls' hostels with a total capacity of 500 beds.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Education: The Indian government ministry responsible for education.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Central University of Karnataka: A central university located in Karnataka, India.
SHRI RADHAKRISHNA: The Member of Parliament who raised the question in Lok Sabha.
Dr. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR: Minister of Education answering the question.
Kalaburagi, Karnataka: A city in Karnataka where the Central University of Karnataka is located.
HEFA: Likely refers to Higher Education Financing Agency. An organisation that provides financial assistance for infrastructure development in higher education institutions.
Financial Year 202526: The financial year during which Rs. 201.83 crore was sanctioned from HEFA to CU, Karnataka.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3519
TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025
Construction of Hostels in Central University of Karnataka
3519. SHRI RADHAKRISHNA:
Will the Minister of Education be pleased to state
(a) the details of funds allocated and utilized for construction of boys and girls hostels in
Central University of Karnataka, especially in Kalaburagi during the last five years, year-
wise;
(b) whether the Government has received any proposal for allocation of fund from HEFA to
construct such hostels in the above University;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government to expedite approval of such proposals within a definite
timeframe?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(Dr. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)
(a) to (d): Central University of Karnataka has been allocated and utilised Rs. 54.00
crore for construction of boys’ and girls’ hostel in the last five years. The construction
has been completed.
Further, in current Financial Year 2025-26, Rs. 201.83 crore has been sanctioned from
HEFA to CU, Karnataka for construction of Academic Block, faculty quarters, dining
halls , boys and girls’ hostel with 500 capacities.
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