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ANNEXURE IX

OUTLINES OF THE CONSTITUTION AND FUNCTIONS OF A STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

A. Constitution

(1) State Minister of Education (Chairman)

(2), (3), (4), (5) Four representatives of the State Government Departments, viz., Industry, Labour, P.W.D. and Finance

(6), (7), (8) Three Principals of Technical Institutions

(9) A representative of Labour

(10), (11) (12) Three representatives of Industry and Commerce nominated by Government

(13) A representative of the Regional Committee of All-India Council for Technical Education

(14) A representative of the University

(15), (16) Two experts tither coopted by the Board as a whole or nominated by Government

(17) Director of Technical Education/Head of Technical Education Unit (Ex-Officio Member and Secretary)

The above composition of the Board may, however, be changed to suit the conditions obtaining in each State.

B. Functions

(a) To advise the Government on the coordinated development of Technical education in the State at all levels;

(b) To work in liaison with the Regional Committees of the All- India Council in the formulation of schemes for its area;

(c) To affiliate or recognise institutions not conducting University courses and prescribe courses of study for them;

(d) To inspect institutions periodically and ensure that the standards of the courses and the instructional facilities provided are satisfactory;

(e) To conduct examinations and award diplomas and certificates conforming to the minimum standards prescribed by the All-India Council; and

(f) To establish and develop cooperative relationships with Industry and Commerce.

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