The progress of the scheme has been very encouraging. During 1995-96 300 course materials have been prepared benefiting about 50,000 participants. Based on the recommendations of the programme specialists, 10 additional centres (4
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engineering colleges/University and 6 Polytechnics) were added in 94- 95 for the implementation of this scheme, Therefore, there are 18 centres where the scheme
Eight plan provision - Rs. 5.00 crores
Budget provision for 1996-97 - Rs. 0.50 crores
Utilisations of Plan Provisions - Rs. 3.37 crores
in four years including 1995-96
Budget Provision for 1997-98 - Rs. 0.57 crores
Budget Provision for 1997-98 - Rs. 40.00 crores
12. National Technological Manpower Information System (NTMIS) The Scheme of National technological Manpower Information System (NTMIS) was instituted in the year 1983-84 with the objectives of providing up-to-date and meaningful manpower projections on a continuing basis to enable the concerned educational authorities to plan areas of growth in the fields of engineering, and requirements in the country. The system comprises a lead centre at the Institute of Applied Manpower Research and 21 Nodal Centres at selected engineering colleges/technical institutions/Boards of Apprenticeship Training. The scheme has been evaluated by an expert group and based on he recommendations of this group, further action will be taken to expand the scope and coverage of the scheme.
To meet the salary and other expenditure of staff, norms of which have not been revised ever since the inception of the scheme. the wage based structure of daily wagers as well as employees recruited on contract basis; to make available minimum facilities of computers at each Nodal centre (17) and to analyze the data collected and also to accommodate additional volume of data generated of the growth of technical education in the last few years, the scheme needs to be supported by the proposed outlay of Rs. 0.57 crores for the Annual Plan 1997-98. The outlay for 9th Plan is estimated at Rs. 30.90 crores.
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13. Sant Longowal Institute of engineering and technology (SLIET)
SLIET has been set up in order to meet the special technical manpower needs of the state of Punjab. The institution will provide a variety of courses at various levels so that the specific needs of the states are met in an integrated manner. To make a beginning, during 91-92, necessary infrastructure were created and the academic session started with the introduction of 5 certificate and 3 diploma courses. 12 certificate and 10 diploma courses are to be introduced in the first phase. The reconstituted National Expert Committee has re- commended for the introduction of 3 certificate, 4 diploma and 9 degree courses in the second phase.
To make optimum use of infrastructure. facilities created in first and second phases, (put together) undertaking R&D work and extension facilities including starting of continuing education, distance learning, short-term and entrepreneurship development programme, outlay of Rs. 80.00 crores is proposed for 9th Plan and Rs. 13.61 for the Annual Plan 1997-98.
14. Thrust Areas in Technical Education This scheme has three components:
a) Creation of infrastructure in areas of emerging technology :
Areas covered under this scheme are CAD/CAM, robotics, artificial intelligence, microprocessor, microelectronics, laser technology, fiber optics, transportation engineering, water resource management, environmental engineering, education technology, etc. The objective of the scheme is to keep pace with the latest technological advances in identified areas of emerging technology and to create necessary infrastructure for education, research and training in selected engineering and technical institutions in the country. b) Strengthening of facilities in crucial areas of technology where weakness exists
Areas covered under this scheme are computer science technology, electronics, instrumentation, material science/ technology, maintenance engineering product development design, biotechnology, printing technology and management sciences. The objective of the scheme is to expand the facilities in certain identified
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areas of technology in engineering and technical institutions at the undergraduate level through :
i) Strengthening the infrastructure of lab, equipments;
ii) diversification of courses; an
iii) expansion of a base for postgraduate education
c) Programme of new and/or improved technologies and offering new courses in specialized fields
This is a new element instituted in 87-88 under the scheme of thrust areas of technical education with a view to keeping pace with the changing industrial scenario. Many new areas of technology have emerged in recent years in conventional as well as emerging fields of technology which have relevance to national needs where manpower and appropriate expertise have to be developed. Under the scheme, 46 new and improved areas of technology have been identified where programmes, courses were supported.
Eighth plan provision - Rs. 91.00 crores
Budget provision for 1996-97 - Rs. 16.00 crores
Utilisations of Plan Provisions - Ks. 56.00 crores
in four years including 1995-96
Budget Provision for 1997-98 - Rs. 18.40 crores
Budget Provision for 9th Plan - Rs. 500.00 crores crores
The operationalisation of this scheme has helped in creating technical manpower and augmented R&D efforts in the aforesaid sectors. To meet the requirements of areas covered under thrust areas, it would be necessary to fund the reasonable number of proposals under the scheme.
15. Entrepreneurship and Management Development The orientation of our technical and management education system has so far been predominantly towards the organized corporate sector, However, a major impact of our developmental effort is not possible unless the performance in the noncorporate unorganized sector, which are employing about 90% of the work force, is improved. Hence, it is imperative to reorient the technical and management education system to cater to the specific needs of these sectors.
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While formulating the NPE, due consideration has been given to this aspect and a scheme has been drawn up to strengthen the existing institutions for the purpose in the Seventh and Eighth Five year plans.
Under this scheme, it is envisaged to establish centres for entrepreneurship and management development (CEMDEV) and centres for entrepreneurship development (CED) at a few selected diploma level institutions to be identified for the purpose all over the country. While the CEDs will be conducting limited entrepreneurship development training programmes for the non-corporate and unorganised sectors, the CEMDEVs will be conducting education and training programmes for entrepreneurship and management development for these sectors. Apart from introducing entrepreneurship development for science and technology personnel and organising formal & non-formal continuing education programmes, the CEMDEVs shall also introduce post diploma courses in management for diploma holders.
A beginning has been made by selecting four institutions under the scheme and grants are being released to these institutions for implementing the scheme. It is proposed to continue & expand the scheme during the Eighth Plan. No separate allocation has been made for the scheme in the Eighth Plan allocations, Necessary provision for the scheme exists in the allocation made for the scheme of Industry- Institute Interaction, It is also proposed to delink the scheme from the scheme of Industry-Institute Interaction.
Eighth plan provision - Rs. 20 crores
Budget provision for 1996-97 - Rs. 50 crores
Utilisations of Plan Provisions - Rs. 1.22 crores
in four years including 1995-96
Budget Provision for 1997-98 - Rs. 57 crores
It is also proposed to establish atleast one nodal centre in each State and in selected polytechnics as is recommended in the revised formulated scheme and also to bring additional number of institutions under its coverage.
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16. Boards Of Apprenticeship Training(Boat) The Scheme provides opportunities for practical on-the-job apprenticeship training to graduate engineers, technicians and 10+2 passed outs in industries and other organisations as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, amended in 1973 and 1986.
The four Regional Boards of Apprenticeship/Practical Training located at Bombay, Calcutta, Kanpur and Madras are the authorities in the respective regions to implement the Apprentices(Amendment) Act, 1973 and 1986. The Directors of these Regional Boards are also designated as Regional Apprenticeship Advisers. They notify the prescribed number of apprentices to be engaged by the Central/State Government/Public Sector/Industrial establishments based on the training facilities available number of technical and supervisory personnel employed by all such establishments.
The period of apprenticeship training under the Act is one year for all categories of apprentices, i.e., graduate, technician and (10+2) vocational apprentices. During this period of one year, they are paid stipend which is shared between the Central Government and the employer on 50:50 ratio. At present, the rate of stipend under the Scheme for graduate is Rs. 1120/-, Rs.800/- for technician and Rs.610/- for (10+2) vocational apprentices per month. The proposal for revision of these existing rates is under consideration, to engage around 27000 apprentices for practical training in all the categories i.e graduate, technical and technitian, vocational during the 1995-96.
While the 8th Plan outlay for the Scheme is Rs.13.00 crores, the approved Annual Plan outlay (1996-97) for the Scheme is Rs. 12.50 crores.
Eighth plan provision - Rs. 13.00 crores
Budget provision for 1996-97 Rs. 12.50 crores
Utilisations of Plan Provisions - Rs. 24.01 crores
in four years including 1995-96
Budget Provision for 1997-98 - Rs. 18.00 crores
Budget Provision for 9th Plan - Rs. 90.00 crores
17. University Grants Commission Assistance to Technical
Institutions in the University Sector The University Grants Commission (UGC) provides financial assistance to university institutions in engineering and technology for their overall development. At present 32 such institutions are covered under the scheme. Besides
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offering facilities for UG courses these institutions conduct PG programmes and research at higher levels in engg. and technology. Consolidation and development of teaching processes, infrastructural development and other professional activities are, proposed to be undertaken up vigorously during the 9th plan.
Eighth plan provision - Rs. 110.00 crores
Budget provision for 1996-97 - Rs. 25.00 crores
Utilisations, of Plan Provisions - Rs. 81.45 crores
in four years including 1995-96
Budget Provision for 1997-98 - Rs. 30.00 crores
Budget Provision for 9th Plan - Rs.332.50 crores
18. Indian Institute of Science (Iisc.) Bangalore IISc. Bangalore is one among the premier institutes of the country and over a period of time, the institute has acquired an international status. The institute earned recognition as a formidable centre of research is Engineering Sciences and allied fields. It was established in the year 1909. The past history of the institute is to encourage creativity, nurture excellence and boosting up innovative Research & Development. The advance academic research and purzsuits of subjects in keeping the national level at part with the global research, are the notable achievements of the Institute. The Institute has taken a leading role in establishing computing facilities, Aero Space, Biomass Technology, Bio-Medical Engineering, Chemical, Metallurgical and other engineering fields. The Institute is also the centre to attract high quality academicians and retain them by providing conducive environment for research. The Institute acquired status of Deemed University in the year 1958.
The Institute is also establishing a Super Computer Project of national importance. At present part of the facilities have been established and these are working around the clock. Centre has microwave link with international terminals At B. E. stage of 1995- 96, the outlay was Rs. 10.50 crores while at R. E. stage it was Rs. 13.27 crores. This was utilised for normal developmental activities, super-computer maintenance, hostel construction/ renovation and for
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paying arrears of projects of VII Plan & earlier, Eighth plan provision Rs. 30.00 crores
Budget Provision For 1996-97 - Rs. 10.50 Crores
Utilisations of Plan Provisions - Rs. 28.25 Crores
In Four Years Including 1995-96
Budget Provision For 1997-98 - Rs. 16.00 Crores
Budget Provision For 9th Plan Rs. 90.00 Crores
19. Community Polytechnics The Scheme of Community Polytechnics was instituted under the Direct Central Assistance Scheme in 1978-79 in 36 polytechnics, on an experimental basis, with a view to ensure for the rural society a fair share of benefits from the investments in Technical Education system. The scheme of community polytechnics aims at sustainable community development without environmental degradation by way of S&T applications for socio-economic uplift and improvement in the quality of life of the common man through micro level planning and people's participation at the alleviation, employment generation and removal of drudgery for the women through location-culture, specific non-romal need based short-term training in skill oriented technical/vocational trades with non pre-conditions of age, sex or qualification. The training is specially geared to the needs of the unemployed/underemployed youth/school/college dropouts the underprivileged and disadvantaged including women, minorities and the weaker sections of the society. The Community Polytechnics(CPs) also undertake activities like Technology Transfer, Technical support and S&T awareness for the community.
Uptill 1995-96 the list of CPs has been raised from 36 Polytechnics as in 1978-79 to 334 CPs and 31 CDRTs.
Eighth plan provision - Rs. 30.00 crores
Budget provision for 1996-97 - Rs. 30.00 crores
Utilisations of Plan Provisions - Rs. 39.00 crores
in four years including 1995-96
Budget Provision for 1997-98 - Rs. 68.00 crores
Budget Provision for 9th Plan - Rs.450.00 crores
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During 1996-97 a budget provision of Rs.30.00 crores under plan has been provided. The amount proposed for increase is due to the following factors:
1. It is proposed to cover more institutions under the scheme during 1996-97 and 1997-98.
2. National Appraisal Committee recommendations would be available for implementation.
3. New revised guidelines to be implemented,
20. Payment of Professional Services The World Bank Assisted Technician Education Project is a state sector project covering 19 States including 2 UTs. The project started from December, 1990 and the project period goes up to 1998. The project provides for capacity expansion, quality improvement and efficiency improvement of the polytechnics and the technical education system in the project states and centre. The project covers 531 polytechnics besides 4 TTTIs. For coordinating the implementation a National Project Implementation Unit, a small outfit has been creased under Edcil. The budget requirement is for maintaining NPIU for the year 1996-97 and for some of the consultancies that might be needed as the project implementation progresses. The 8th Five Year Plan outlay is Rs.4.5 crores and BE. 1996-97 is Rs. 1.5 crores. Both the phases of the project have gone through Mid Term Review and the World Bank has expressed satisfaction over the progress. Proposed outlay for 1997-98 is Rs.1.5 crores. An outlay of Rs. 4.50 crores is estimated for the 9th Plan.
21. Indian Institutes of Technology(IITs) Indian Institutes of Technology(IITs) Kharagpur, Bombay, Madras, Kanpur, Delhi and Guwahati were established in the year 1950, 1953, 1959, 1960 and 1961 & 1994 respectively.
Besides conducting undergraduate courses in the field of Engineering and Technology and Integrated Master's Degree Courses in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, the Institutes offer Ph.D programmes in different branches of engineering science and humanities and social sciences. IITs are also involved in
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Quality Improvement Programme(QIP) for the faculty of other engineering colleges, curriculum planning, faculty development, inter- disciplinary research, consultancy etc. The IITs, which are committeed to the pursuit of excellence, have made progress in the field of research, Organisation of seminars/symposia/short-term courses. They have served as catalyst process of scientific & technological development of the country.
Eighth plan provision - Rs.115.00 crores
Budget provision for 1996-97 - Rs.26.00 crores
Utilisations of Plan Provisions - Rs. 81.10 crores
in four years including 1995-96
Budget Provision for 1997-98 - Rs.50.00 crores
Budget Provision for 9th Plan - Rs.288.00 crores
22. Regional Engineering Colleges (RECs)