 APPENDIX A(F)--
REPORT ON THE PROGRESS MADE IN
 THE FIELD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
 (PLACED BEFORE THE TWENTIETH
 MEETING)

I. All-India Council for Technical Education.

The All India Council for Technical Education has met twice since the last meeting of the Board in 1952. The constitution of the Council was revised so as to make it a smaller body and the reconstituted Council held its first meeting on the 8th February 1953.

Regional Committees.-The Eastern and Western Regional Committees of the Council have started functioning and they met thrice during the period under report. It is hoped that very soon the Southern and Northern Regional Committees will also be constituted. The main function of the Regional Committees will be to bring about coordinated development of technical education in their regions as also liaison between technical institutions and industry. The Committees will tender advice and guidance to technical institutions within their respective regions and play a vital role in improving the state of technical education at all levels.

Boards of Technical Studies.-The six Boards of Technical Studies of the Council in various subjects have made further progress in the matter of preparation of courses. Since the last meeting of the Board, the Council has approved the following courses:

(a) National Diploma Course in Leather Technology.

(b) National Diploma Course in Chemical Technology.

(i) Paints, Pigments and Varnishes, (ii) Pharmaceuticals and Drugs,

(iii)Plastics and Elastometers,

(iv) Oils, Fats and Waxes.

A scheme of training in arts and crafts prepared by the Board of Studies in Applied Art was discussed at a Conference of the Principals of Art Institutions in the country and the representatives of the Applied Art Board. The Conference approved the following pattern of art education on a national basis and recommended. that this pattern should be adopted by all art institutions:

(a) A preparatory course of three years' duration leading to the National Intermediate Certificate in Arts and Crafts. This course would provide basic training to the students.

(b) Advanced training of two years' duration leading to the National Diploma in either Drawing and Painting, or Sculpture or Commercial Art or Crafts.

(c)A post graduate course of one year's duration leading to the National Advanced Diploma in either Fine Arts or Commercial Art or Craft.

While approving the recommendations of the Conference, the Council at its last meeting held on the 8th February 1953 directed that the scheme be sent to all State Governments and Art institutions for adoption and that National Diplomas and Certificates in applied Art be awarded to students, who have studied in recognised institutions and have passed examinations approved by the Council.

The Council has recommended that four regional centres should be selected for the establishment of Printing schools and that the active participation of the State Governments concerned and the Printing Industry should be obtained by negotiation for the purpose of establishing these Schools.

At the instance of the Board of Technical Studies in Architecture and Regional Planning, the Central Government, in cooperation with the Government of Punjab, organised a Refresher Conversion Course for architects and town planners at Chandigarh. The course was of four months' duration and was open to candidates sponsored by the Central and State Governments and the Indian Institute of Architects.

Negotiations are in progress for the establishment of a School of Architecture in Madras.

Board of Assessment.-The All-India Council for Technical Edu- cation has set up a Board of Assessment to examine the standards of technical or professional qualifications and to advise what recog- nition, if any, should be accorded to them for purposes of recruitment to Government Services.

The Board will consist of-

A representative of the Union Public Service Commission- (Chairman).

A representative of the Ministry of Education.

A nominee of the All-India Council for Technical Education.

A representative of the Inter-University Board.

A representative of the appropriate professional body recognised by the Central Government, if any.

Two technical experts in the subject under consideration from among the panels to be prepared by the Board of Technical Studies of the Council in the appropriate subject.

The above measure has been taken in order to secure uniformity in the matter of recognition of qualifications by the Central Government and the various State Governments.

Five-Year Plan.-At its meeting held on the 12th April 1952, the All India Council for Technical Education appointed a Seven-man Committee to discuss the outlines of a programme of development of Technical education for the Five-Year Plan. This Committee prepared an outline of a plan of development of Technical education at different levels and made proposals for apportionment of res- ponsibilities as between the Central Government, State Governments. and the Industries and Private enterprise for the desired

development. As a result of the discussions held by this Committee with the Planning Commission, the latter agreed to increase the provision originally made in the draft plan by another two crores during the five year period. Apart from the schemes already in operation, viz., the establishment of Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, the development of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, the improvement and strengthening of selected non- Government institutions as recommended by the All-India Council for Technical Education, the award of Practical Training Stipends to graduates and diploma holders from engineering and technological institutions, the provision for new schemes relating to Technical education has been increased to Rs. 3-55 crores.

The All-India Council for Technical Education considered the report of this Committee at its last meeting held on the 8th February 1953 and approved the outline of the plan. The Committee appointed an expert committee under the chairmanship of Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar to prepare a detailed plan for the development of facilities for research, advanced work and post-graduate studies. Another Committee with Mr. Kasturbhai Lalbhai as Chairman was appointed by the Council to prepare schemes to be undertaken in cooperation with industry. The task of preparing detailed plans for development at other levels has been entrusted to the Regional Committees of the Council. For this purpose, the Council has appointed two ad hoc Committees for the South and the North, pending the establishment of the regular Regional Committees. The Ad hoc Committees as well as the Regional Committee are at present engaged on working out the detailed plans.

Management Studies.-A meeting of the Joint Committee on Industrial Administration and Business Management was held in Calcutta on the 26th June 1953. The Committee considered the scope of training in the various branches of Management Studies, how to organise facilities on a national level, what type of organisation should be set up for the development of facilities and coordination of standards and other related aspects. The Committee recommended that the All- India Council for Technical Education should set up a Board of Management Studies with the following constitution and functions: -

Constitution-

Representative of the All-India Council for Technical

Education 1

Nominees of the Co-ordinating Committee (one of them to

be appointed as Chairman of the Committee) 5

Representative of the Association of Principals of

Technical Institutions (India) 1

Commerce 2

Representatives of Professional Bodies 4

Representative of Inter-University Board 1

Experts to be coopted by the Board itself 4

Functions.-To lay down the standard and courses of study in Management, both on part-time and full-time basis.

To conduct examinations for the award of National Diplomas and Certificates in Management, or to recognised Institutions and exa- minations for the award of National Diploma and Certificates. 72 M.of Ed.

To advise the All-India Council for Technical Education how and where facilities for Management Studies should be provided and what assistance should be given by the Central Government for the purpose.

To coordinate the activities of all Institutions in the matter of Management Studies to ensure proper standards and facilities of training.

To perform such other functions as may be delegated by the Council.

2. The Committee also recommended that, to begin with, facilities for Management Studies should be developed in the following manner-

Centres Types of Courses

Eastern Region

1. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

2. University of Calcutta.

3. Different Industrial Centres

Western Region :

1. Victoria jubilee Technical Institute

2. University of Bombay

3. Different Industrial Centres

Northern Region :

1. University of Delhi

2. Different Industrial Centres

Southern Region :

1. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore .

2. University of Madras Different Industrial Centres

Types of courses

1. Industrial and Production Engineering.

2. Industrial Administration.

Business Management.

Foremanship Courses.

1. Industrial and Production Engineering.

2. Industrial Administration.

Business Management.

Foremanship Courses.

Business Management.

Foremanship courses.

1. Industrial and Production Engineering.

2. Industrial Administration.

Business Management.

Formanship Courses.

3. The Committee again reviewed the question as to how the Administrative Staff College should be established. The Committee was of the view that, in consideration of the changed circumstances regarding the structure and pattern of development of industry and commerce in the country, the Administrative Staff College should be brought into being as a joint enterprise of the Central Government and the industrial and business community-the latter playing the major role. To bring the Government and the representatives of industry and commerce together with a view to preparing a detailed plan for the establishment of the College, the Joint Committee recommended that a Planning Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. T. T. Krishnamachari, Minister for Industry and Commerce and with prominent leaders of industry and commerce, as members,

should be immediately set up. In accordance with this recommendation, a Planning Committee under the chairmanship of the Minister for Industry and Commerce has been set up.

School of Town and Regional Planning.-The Central Government have decided to establish a School of Town and Regional Planning in Delhi as a joint enterprise of the Government and the Institute of Town Planners (India). The School, which will function as an autonomous body, will offer full-time and part-time courses in town, country and regional planning as well as facilities for the training of persons engaged in town planning work. The cost of the establishment of the School is estimated at-

Non-recurring Rs. 2.34 lakhs,

and Recurring Rs. 75,000.

II. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Further progress has been made in the establishment of this Institute. In addition to the students admitted for undergraduate courses in-

Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Construction, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture and Town Planning, Naval Architecture. Geology and Geophysics,

a small number of students was admitted for post-graduate courses and research this year. Provision has been made for a larger number of students at the higher level in 1953-54 and it is expected that in the same year there will be approximately 750 undergraduate students and 150 post-graduate students.

III. Delhi Polytechnic.

The Institute has started degree courses of the Delhi University in the following subjects-

Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Commerce, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Textile Technology,

National Certificate courses in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering have also been started this year. Considerable amount of instructional and residential accommodation and equipment has been added during the period under report.

IV. Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.

The development programme of the Institute started in 1947 was continued during the period. The Institute has added considerably to the latest types of equipment and instructional accommodation. The scales of pay of teachers have been revised so as to attract suitable personnel on the teaching staff and the Government have substituted the basic and ad hoc grants for the various schemes by a block grant of Rs. 21 lakhs per annum for the next five year period.

V. Nilokheri Polytechnic.

The administrative control of Nilokheri Polytechnic, Nilokheri(District Karnal), has been transferred from the Community Projects Administration (Planning Commission), to the Ministry of Education with effect from the 7th September, 1953.

VI. Grants for the development of Technical education.

The scheme of grants for improving selected non-Govenrment institutions, taken on the recommendation of the All India Council for Technical Education. has reached the final stage of implementation. The scheme envisaged a total expenditure of Rs. 55 lakhs approximately on buildings and Rs. 107 lakhs on equipment. Only Rs. 3.2 lakhs remain now for building and Rs. 19.4 lakhs for equipment. As a result of the grants the institutions have not only been able to admit a larger number of students but have considerably improved the standard of instructions. Hostel accommodation on a larger scale has also been made available at the institutions as a result of the interest-free loans granted for the purpose.

The second phase of the role of the Government in the development of Technical education has already commenced with some other schemes recommended by the All India Council, viz. development of the Madras Institute of Technology, Alagappa Chettiar College of Technology, Madras University (Textile Technology Department) and. Osmania University (Chemical Technology Department). As already mentioned the Five-Year Plan of Technical education envisages more intensive and extensive development at all levels of Technical education during the current year as also during the next two years.

VII. Practical training of students from engineering and technological institutions.

Arrangements have been made for the practical training of graduates of Engineering and Technology in Defence establishments, electrical installations, All-India Radio, Railway Workshops, Posts and Telegraph Establishments, the Central Water and Power Commission and the Central Tractor Organisation. The arrangements made are being availed of on a large scale. In addition, the Regional Offices of the Ministry of Education at Bombay and Calcutta have succeeded in

securing training facilities in over 80 well known industrial concerns and students are being selected on an all-India basis. The practical Training Stipends Scheme of the Central Government continues and as many as 350 senior stipendiaries and 120 junior stipendiaries drawn from all over India are at present undergoing training in the various establishments. The senior stipends are of the value of Rs. 150 each p.m. and are awarded to graduates. The Junior Stipends are of the value of Rs. 75 each p.m. and are awarded to diploma holders. The stipends are tenable for a period of two years.

APPENDIX A(F)-- REPORT ON THE PROGRESS MADE IN THE FIELD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (PLACED BEFORE THE TWENTIETH MEETING)

I. All-India Council for Technical Education.

II. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

III. Delhi Polytechnic.

IV. Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.

V. Nilokheri Polytechnic.

VI. Grants for the development of Technical education.

VII. Practical training of students from engineering and technological institutions.