Kashmir Varsity purchases vehicles over Rs 2 cr in last 5 yrs: RTI

Updated on: Friday, October 21, 2011

The University of Kashmir spent over Rs two crore in purchase of vehicles but provided financial assistance of only Rs  59.09 lakh as scholarships and fellowships to students over last five years, an RTI query has revealed.
 
As per figures provided by the University, more than Rs 2.16 crore were spent on purchase of vehicles, most of which were luxurious SUVs for use by officials.
  
Among the 36 vehicles bought by the University is a bullet-proof car purchased for Rs 9.25 lakh.
  
However, the university has spent only Rs 59.09 lakh on scholarships and fellowships to students in last five years. The application was filed by RTI activist Raman Sharma.

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