The scheme for development of the different Departments of the Institute as also establishment of Departments of Power Engineering and High Voltage Engineering are nearing successful completion.
The Institute was given a grant of Rs. 60,000 during 1954-55 for effecting improvements in the- Water Supply System estimated to cost Rs. 1.52 lakhs. On receipt of the requirements of the Institute during the current financial year, additional grants will be paid for the purpose.
The following grants were also given to the Institute for new activities:
Scheme Approved Cost Payments made
1954-55 1955-56
Rs. Rs. Rs.
1. Staring of Fuel and Lubricant 1,13,250 15,000 52,000
Testing Laboratories.
2. Introduction of Courses in Indus- Non-recurring 1 lakh Nil
trial Engineering and Industrial 2. 20 lakhs
Administration Recurring Nil 14,500
27,000
On the recommendation. of the All-India Council for Technical Education the Institute was also selected as a centre for organising post-graduate courses in the following subjects:-
(1) Automobile Engineering,
(2) High Voltage Engineering,
(3) Electrical Measurements, Measuring Instruments Transmission, Distribution and Net Work Practice, and
(4) (a) Advanced Electronics.
(b) Advance Line Communication.
(c) Ultra-short and Micro-Wave Engineering.
(d) Advanced Electro-Acoustical Engineering also for research training in the subject at No.4 above.
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The Institute has decided to start the courses in the year 1956- 57 and is making necessary arrangements for the purpose. The funds required for the schemes have been provided under lump sum provision for development of Scientific and Technical education and research in non-university institutions referred to elsewhere in this report. (Demand No. 18).
Association of Principals of Technical Institutions (India) The Association continued to do useful work for the advancement of Technical education. The annual conference of the Association was held in May, 1955 at Bangalore.
A provision of Rs. 15,000 has been made for the grant-in-aid to the Association for 1955-56.
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Budget Budget
provision, estimates,
1955-56 1956-57
Rs. Rs.
101.31 lakhs 106.87 lakhs
The Institute admitted during 1955-56 about 310 students for under-graduate courses in various subjects.
The total number of students on the rolls of the Institute is:
Under-graduate 1,123
Post-graduate 82
TOTAL 1,205
The equipment that was expected to be received during 1955-56 under the Technical Cooperation Mission, and for which a notional provision of Rs. 33.37 lakhs was made during 1955-56, has not so far been received. This provision is therefore being repeated during 1956-57. In addition, a provision of Rs. 6 lakhs has been included in the estimates for the year 1956-57 for adjusting equipment received under the Colombo Plan.
The following post-graduate courses have been introduced at the Institute form 1955-56 session:-
Mechanical Handling of Materials.
Mechanisms and Vibrations.
Production Technically.
Structural Engineering.
Transporation Engineering
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Soil--Mechanics and Foundation Engineering.
Building Engineering and Construction.
Sanitary, Engineering. Hydraulics and Water Power Engineering.
Regional Planning.
Combustion Engineering and Fuel Economy.
Applied Geology.
Exploration Geophysics.
Design of Electrical Machinery.Non-linear Mechanics.
Technical Gas Reactions and High Pressure Technology.
High Polymer and Rubber Technology'
Synthetic Drugs and Fine Chemicals/Pharmaceuticals.
Industrial Physics.
Metal Physics.
Advanced Broadcasting Engineering.
Apart from the notional expenditure of Rs. 39.37 lakhs for equip- ment under the T.C.M. and Colombo Plan,. the budget estimates, for 1956-57 provide for a recurring expenditure of Rs. 47.5 lakhs and non- recurring expenditure of Rs. 20 lakhs for equipment to be purchased from other sources. (Demand No. 19)
Building Activities A provision of Rs. 28.5 lakhs was: made for 1955-56 for the; con- struction of additional staff quarters : post-graduate students hostel etc. The revised estimates for the current year are Rs. 37 lakhs.
A provision of Rs. 48.53 lakhs is being included in the budget estimates: for 1956-57 for the construction of additional building for the Institute, for its expanding activities. (Demand No. 137).
Western Higher Technological institute A higher technological institute for the Western Zone of the country as envisaged in the Sanker Committee Report is proposed to be, established' in Bombay during the, second Five-Year Plan period. The Government of Bombay have agreed to make available to the Central Government free of cost a site near Powai Lake in Bombay, measuring about 500 acres for the purpose. The survey of the. site for which a provision of Rs. 10,000 was made during 1955-56 is nearing completion. Under an agreement with UNESCO, the.. Government of the U.S.S.R. have agreed to offer technical assistance towards the establishment of the Institute. The
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Institute is expected to start functioning about the middle of 1957. A budget provision of Rs. 15 lakhs has been made for 1956-57 to meet expenditure on account of equipment and staff. (Demand No. 19)
Building Activities A provision of Rs. 30 lakhs has been proposed in the budget esti- mates for 1956-57 for the construction of the buildings of the Institute, hostels and staff quarters. (Demand No. 137).
Nilokheri Polytechnic, Nilokheri The Polytechnic-has been developed for the following courses-
(i) National Certificate courses in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
(ii) Technicians' course of two years' duration in different trades.
The Central Government in consultation with the Government of the Punjab have decided to transfer administrative control of the Polytechnic to the State Government with effect from 1st April, 1956 on the following terms:-
(1) The Central Government will make good the entire amount drawn from the Rehabilitation Pool for the establishment of the Polytechnic.
(2) The Central Government will continue their contribution of stipends to displaced students already admitted to the Institute until they complete the course.
(3) The liability for recurring expenditure will be taken over by the State Government two years after the date of transfer, the Central Government contributing 75 per cent. of the recurring expenditure during the first and second years.
A provision of Rs. 2,60,000 ha's been made in the budget estimates for 1956-57 on account of the Central Government's contribution of 75 per cent. of the recurring expenditure during 1956- 57. (Demand No 19).
Delhi Polytechnic, Delhi
Budget Budget
provision, estimate,
1955-56 1956-57
Rs. Rs.
17.98 lakhs 15.47 Lakhs
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The Institute has continued to make good progress with the Degree Courses started in 1952. The number of seats for the B.E. degree and National Certificate Courses in Engineering has been increased to 80 and 60 respectively. A proposal to start a Printing Technology Section is under consideration.
The Governing Body of the Institute has prepared a scheme for reorganisation of the staff and improvement of their terms and conditions of service. The scheme is under the consideration of the Government. (Demand. No. 19).
Building Activities During 1955-56 a provision of Rs. 4,50,000 was. made for new major works viz. (i) Building for Arts and Commerce Department (ii) Common Room and Dining Hall for the East Hostel.
The Building Programme of the Polytechnic during the next year envisages construction of the following works:-
1. New four-storeyed block for Architecture, Art (including Printing and Technology) Commerce, Textiles and Chemical Engineering Department.
2. New four-storeyed block for Civil Engineering and extension to Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Department.
3. Extension to East Hostel for 16 students, including common and dining rooms.
4. Extension to West Hostel for 42 students.
The total cost of works is estimated at Rs. 15 lakhs. For 1956- 57, a provision of Rs. 6 lakhs is being made in the budget estimates for initial outlay on construction. (Demand No. 137).
Central Institute of Education, Delhi An amount of Rs. 3,19,000 was provided for the Central Institute of Education, Delhi and a provision of Rs. 3,33,143 has been proposed for-the year 1956-57. (Demand No. 19).