TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Implementation of the Recommendations of the Scientific Manpower
Committee The schemes that were initiated in 1949-50 in accordance with the recommendation of the Scientific Manpower Committee continued to, make good progress.
(a) Award of Practical Training Stipends The scheme was formulated to give post-institutional practical training in industrial establishments to-selected students qualifying from engineering and technological institutions. There are two, categories of stipends, namely, senior stipends of the value of Rs. 150 p.m. and junior stipends, of the value of Rs. 75 p.m. which are awarded to graduates and diploma-holders in engineering and technology respectively. The stipends are instituted in selected Government establishments and in industrial concerns that offer training under proper supervision and assume responsibility for it. On the recom- mendations of the All-India Council for Technical Education the scheme was revised and made more effective.
A provision of Rs. 11.88 lakhs has been made for the year 1955-56 for the scheme. Training places for 645 graduates and 277 diploma- holders have been secured in 160 private industrial concerns and four Government organisations. These training places have been classified into two groups:
(i) All-India Places.
(ii) Regional Places.
(i) All-India Places.-This group includes training facilities which may be regarded as special and not generally available in all Regions. As such they are available to students from all technical institutions in the country. The selection is made on the basis of merit by a special committee of the Regional Committee.
(ii) Regional Places.-"This group includes training facilities which are widely distributed over the whole country and which are generally the same from Region to Region both in nature and in the scope of the training available. This group is sub-divided into four parts each containing training places available for institutions in a
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particular region. These facilities are distributed to the institutions on the basis of their out-turn. The selection is made by the Special Committee of the Regional Committee from the candidates recommended by the institutions.
A sum of Rs. 6.5 lakhs has been included in the budget estimates for 1956-57 for the scheme and also a provision of Rs. 5 lakhs for construction of hostels for trainees. (Demand No. 18).
(b) Award of Research Training Scholarships
Budget Budget
provision estimate
for for
1955-56 1956-57
Rs. 12 lakhs Rs. 15 lakhs
The scheme was formulated to promote scientific and technological research in universities and other educational institutions and to train research workers for the National laboratories, institutions of higher study, industry etc.
During the current year the Government appointed a special committee to review the working of the scheme. On the recommendation of the committee the Government have decided to institute 30 National Research Fellowships in the current year for work of post-doctoral standard in science/technology in universities and institutions of advanced study. The value of, each fellowship is Rs. 400 p.m. plus a contingency grant of Rs. 1000 per year for chemicals etc. The tenure of each fellowship is three years and is extendable up to five years. Seven Fellowships have already been awarded on a nation-wide competition and fresh applications called against the remaining vacancies.
It has further been decided gradually to withdraw the junior research scholarships of Rs. 100 p.m. and institute in their place Senior Scholarships of Rs. 200 p.m. As a result of these changes there are at present 520 Senior Scholarships in force.
A provision of Rs. 12 lakhs exists in the budget estimates for 1955-56. A provision of Rs. 15 lakhs is being made in the budget estimates for 1956-57 for the continuation of the scheme. (Demand No. 18).
Grants for Fundamental Research In order to promote fundamental research in various branches of science (Physics, Mathematics and Biology etc.) in universities and other educational centres, grants-in-aid are paid to individual research workers who have been experiencing difficulties in the pursuit of their research work. The grants are intended for the purchase of
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special apparatus or for its construction, for consumables, stores, books etc., which are not normally provided by the universities or the institutions where the research workers are working but that are indispensable for their work.
Grants totalling Rs. 2,99,550 have been recommended for 60 research workers for 1955-56. For 1956-57 a Sum of Rs. 3 lakhs has been included in the budget estimates for the continuance of the scheme. (Demand No. 18).
Grants to Non-University Institutions for Development of Scientific
and Technical Education and Research. A budget provision of Rs. 200 lakhs exists for payment of grants to non-university scientific and technical institutions during 1955- 56. The tentative allocation of this amount is indicated below:-
(a) For Scientific education and research... Rs. 50 lakhs.
(b) For Technical education and research ... Rs. 150 lakhs.
The allocation for scientific education and research is intended for payment of grants to affiliated colleges offering post-graduate courses in basic sciences for the provision of adequate facilities by way of buildings, equipment and staff. The State Governments were requested to recommend the colleges which in their opinion should receive financial assistance under this scheme. They were also requested to share the development expenditure of these institutions. The response from the State Governments has, however, been very poor and it is now estimated that out of the allocation of Rs. 50 lakhs; for this year the expenditure may not exceed Rs. 10 lakhs.
As regards the allocation for Technical education and research it is expected that the entire amount, viz., Rs. 150 lakhs will be utilised for the development/improvement of facilities for:-
(i) Post-graduate courses, advanced training and research in engineering and technological subjects.
(ii) Degree and Diploma courses in engineering and technological subjects.
(iii) Specialised courses such as Printing Technology, Industrial Administration and Business Management, Ore-Dressing, Architecture, Town Planning etc.
For the year 1956-57, a lump sum provision of Rs. 245 lakhs exists for the continuation of the scheme and for starting new schemes under the Second Five-Year Plan. (Demand No. 18).
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New Central Schemes to Provide Facilities for Technical Education
Budget Revised Budget
provision, estimates, estimates,
1955-56 1955-56 1956-57
Rs. Rs. Rs.
13,55,000
The following new schemes to be financed entirely by the Central Government are proposed to be started under the Second Five-Year Plan:-
(i) Refresher Courses and Summer Courses for Teachers.
(ii) Training of Technical Teachers.
(iii) Starting of institutions for specialised courses such as Administrative Staff College, Central Printing Institute and Central Institute of Management.
(iv) Training of Foremen.
A detailed scheme for the establishment of the Administrative Staff College referred to above has already been prepared by a high- powered Committee of industrialists and representatives of the various Ministries of the Central Government. Details of the other Schemes are being finalised in consultation with the All-India Council for Technical Education.
The above schemes are likely to cost Rs. 173.5 lakhs for which provision has been made in the Second Five-Year Plan. Out of this, a sum of Rs. 13.55 lakhs is being provided in the budget for 1956-57. (Demand No. 18).
Printing Schools It was reported in the last Annual Report that the Government had decided to establish four Regional Schools of Printing for training of technicians for the printing industry and that Bombay, Calcutta and Madras had been selected for the location of the three regional schools. It has now been decided to locate the fourth regional school for the Northern Region at Allahabad. The Government of Uttar Pradesh have agreed to participate in the scheme.
On the recommendation of the All-India Council for Technical Education the following non-recurring grants have so far been sanctioned for these schools:-
1953-54 1954-55 1955-56
Rs. Rs. Rs.
Madras School of Printing 1,00,000 1,00,000 ..
Calcutta School of Printing 1,00,000 35,000 1,65,000
Allahabad School of Printing ... .... 2,00,000
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The Government have also under consideration a proposal to establish a fifth school of Printing at the Delhi Polytechnic to meet the increasing demand for training facilities.
Management Studies Additional courses have been started at the following institu- tions during the period under report:-
Name of Institution Name of Course
1. Delhi School of Economics, Delhi Business Management.
2. Deptt. of Economics, Madras University Do.
3. School of Economics & Sociology, Bombay Do.
University.
4. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Industrial Engg.
The undermentioned non-University Institutions have been paid grants for organising the courses assigned to them during the period under report:-
Grants given
Name of Institution
Non- Recurring Total
recurring
Rs. Rs. Rs.
1. Victoria jubilee Technical Institute, Bombay 75,000 75,000 75,000
2. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 1,00,000 14,500 1,I4,500
Loans for Construction of Hostels For the year 1955-56, there is a provision of Rs. 75 lakhs (Rupees 50 lakhs for government institutions and Rs. 25 lakhs for non- government institutions). From the proposals received from the All- India Council for Technical Education, however, it is estimated that while the budget provision for government institutions viz. Rs. 50 lakhs may be just sufficient, the provision for non-government institutions viz. Rs. 25 lakhs will be totally inadequate. Out of the Plan provision of Rs. 145 lakhs, there is a balance of Rs. 12.55 lakhs available under the First Five-Year Plan. It is therefore proposed to utilise this amount also for payment of loans to non- government institutions during 1955-56 either by re-appropriation or by supplementary grant, if necessary.
For the next financial year a provision of Rs. 71 lakhs is being made in the budget estimates, for 1956-57 as indicated below: -
For government institutions Rs. 50 lakhs
For non-government institutions Rs. 21 laksh
Total Rs. 71 lakhs
The above provision is adjustable against the proposed provision of Rs. 500 lakhs which is being made in the Second Five-Year Plan for giving loans. (Demand No. 120).
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Loans for construction of Staff Quarters In view of the acute shortage of residential accommodation, particularly in places where the institutions are situated outside towns or municipal areas, it Is proposed to give loans to the institutions for construction of staff quarters. Provision of Staff quarters within the campus of the technical institutions is necessary- not only for closer contact between the students and the staff but also for the efficient running of the institutions concerned.
The loans will be interest-bearing and will be repayable in 30 maximum annual instalments.
A provision of Rs. 460 lakhs has been proposed for the Second Five-Year Plan for the above scheme; out of this a sum of Rs. 25.63 lakhs is being provided in the budget for 1956-57. (Demand No. 120).
All-India Council for Techinical Education The Coordinating Committee of the Council held two meetings ,during the period under report. A provision of Rs. 1,00,000 has been made for 1956-57 for travelling and daily allowances to nonofficial members and for fees to examiners. (Demand No. 19).
Second Five-Year Plan of Technical Education The All-India Council for Technical Education prepared the Second Five Year Plan of Technical Education involving a total expenditure of Rs. 80 crores both by the Central Government and the State Governments. The plan inter-alia includes the following schemes of development:
(1) Establishment of, Junior Technical Schools.
(2) Apprenticeship Training-cum-Technical Education Scheme.
(3) Establishment of three Higher Technological Institutions, Western, Southern and Northern.
(4) Improvement of Salary Scales of Teachers.
(5) Provision of Scholarships and free places.
(6) Establishment of 40 new Ploytechnics.
(7) Establishment of new Engineering Colleges,
(8) Construction of Staff Quarters.
(9) Training of Foremen.
(10) provision of Part-time courses for Adult workers.
(11) Provision of Assembly halls and students amenities.
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(12) Strengthening of administrative staff and creation of State Boards of Technical Education where they do not exist.
(13) Improvement and development of commercial and art education.
These new schemes have been planned with the following objec- tives: -
(i) To train additional numbers of technical personnel for national development.
(ii) To attract the right type of teachers to technical institutions.
(iii) To provide amenities for students.
(iv) To enable brilliant students to pursue Technical Education.
(v) To provide facilities to workers to rise to positions of responsibility.
The total allocation in the Second Five-Year Plan under these heads is not yet known. (Demand No. 20.)
Regional Offices The Regional Offices of the Ministry of Education at Bombay and Calcutta have completed their sixth year of existence. The Regional Offices for the Southern and Northern Zones were established at Madras and Kanpur respectively during 1955-56. The main activities of the Regional Offices relate to:-
1. Arrangements for practical training in industries and technical departments of Government for engineering and technology graduates and diploma holders.
2. Maintenance of liaison between industry and technical institutions.
3. Survey of existing facilities of Technical Education in their respective areas.
4. Assessment of the requirements of technical institutions for maintenance of proper standards and of the impact of grants given to- the institutions.
5. Advice to, the States on the development of Technical Education.
During the year under review a number of posts in the Eastern and Western Regional Offices was made permanent and the staff of the Northern and Southern Regional Offices was strengthened to cope with the increased work.
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A provision of Rs. 2,81,000 has been included in the budget estimates for 1956-57 for all four Regional Offices as against Rs.1,83,000 during.1955-56. (Demand No. 20.)
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Budget Budget
provision, estimate,
1955-56 1956-57
Rs. Rs.
27.25 lakhs 21.10 lakhs