 APPENDIX A(b)-
REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF
 EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
 IMPLEMENTED BY THE GOVERNMENT
 OF INDIA

An account of the progress made with regard to the Central Development Schemes during 1950 is given below:-

Central Institute of Education.

The Central Institute of Education, under the administration of the Ministry of Education, made satisfactory progress. 68 candidates appeared for the B.T. Examination and 16 for M.Ed. Examination of the Delhi University in April, 1950. 62 passed the B.T. Examination and 15 the M.Ed. Examination. 4 B.T. students, who were placed in compartment, later passed the Supplementary Examination held in September 1950.

The work of construction of the new buildings of the Institute is making good progress. The Institute has shifted to the new buildings in July, 1950. In July 1950, 91 students were admitted to the B.T. Course and 22 to the M.Ed. Course.

The Government of India have accorded their sanction to the establishment of a Bureau of Psychology at the Institute. The necessary staff is being appointed. The Government, of India have also sanctioned the establishment of an Experimental School in Basic Education at the Institute.

The Government of India have established a Visiting Professorship at the Institute for one year and have appointed Prof. Liang Chao Cha, a Chinese scholar.

Lady Irwin College, New Delhi.

The Degree Course in Home Science has been started in the Lady Irwin College, New Delhi with effect from 16th August, 1950, with the first and second year degree classes simultaneously. In all there are 45 students at present in the two classes, 27 in the 1st year and 18 in the 2nd year., The Degree (Course has been recognised by the Delhi University. The minimum. qualification for admission to the Degree course is Higher Secondary nation or an equivalent examination.

Rural Adult Education.

A Seminar on Rural Adult Education in Asia was held under the auspices of UNESCO at Mysore in November-December, 1949. It was attended by educationists from many countries. Early in 1950 this Ministry formulated plans to establish, in co-operation with UNESCO, a Rural- Adult Education Centre in Delhi on the lines recommended by the Seminar. In this connection, the UNESCO secured the services of Dr. Spencer Hatch as a Consultant to the Government of India on Rural Adult Education. It was, therefore, decided to accelerate the Social Education Scheme and, as a part of it, to start a Dehati Janata College to train leaders for village communities. Dr. Hatch's considerable experience of Social Education work in India and elsewhere will be of great help in this scheme, and his services have been secured upto the end of February 1951.

Academy of Hindustani Music, Lucknow.

The constitution of the Academy was drawn up at a conference of representatives of the Government of India and State Governments held in New Delhi on 15th October, 1950 and comments on this have been called for from the State Governments, and it is proposed to set up the Academy at once. A provision of Rs. 25,000/- exists on this account in this Ministry's budget for 1950-51.

Academy of Karnataka Music, Madras.

The constitution of the Academy is under discussion with the Government of Madras. The Central College of Karnataka Music is the only constituent College of the Academy at present. The expenditure in respect of this institution is shared by the Central and Madras Governments. A provision of Rs. 25,000/- exists on this account in this Ministry's budget for 1950-51.

National Cultural Trust.

(a) A Conference on Letters will be held in December, 1950.

(b) A Conference on Dance, Drama and Music will be held in early next year.

(c) The scheme relating to the award of five research scholarships for regional surveys of indigenous art of the value of Rs. 3,500/- each has been approved and is being implemented during 1950-51.

Acquisition of Art objects.

The scheme for the systematic purchase of art objects (contemporary, was taken up from the year 1949-50. Before that. in 1948-49, 35 paintings of late Shrimati Amrita Shergil and 8 paintings of late Mrs. Sass Brunner were purchased. In 1949-50 a provision of Rs. 1 lakh was made in the budget our of which about Rs. 29,500/- was spent for the purchase of art objects. In 19,50-51 a provision of Rs. 75,000/- exists in the budget out of which a, sum of Rs. 13,000/- approximately has been spent so far.

In accordance with a resolution passed at the All India Conference on Art held at Calcutta in August, 1949 a meeting was held of the Central and State Governments representatives on 14th October, 1950 which drew up the constitution of the National Art Treasures Purchase Fund. The constitution has been circulated to the State Governments for their comments which are now awaited. The Government of India have agreed to contribute Rs. 25,000/- to the Fund during this year provided an equal amount is received from the States. The object of the Fund is to acquire those pieces of ancient and contemporary art objects which are worthy of being preserved for the nation in the National Museum or the proposed National Art Gallery.

Award of Art Scholarships 1950-51.

In accordance with a resolution passed at the All India Conference on Art held at Calcutta in August, 1949, the Government of India have decided this year to award a scholarship of Rs. 3,000/- (plus Rs. 500/- for travelling expense) for one year to an artist for a regional survey of indigenous art within the states of Orissa, Bombay, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal and Madras.

Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries.

The Government of India have been considering ways and means of promoting better understanding and cultural relations with and fostering

appreciation of Indian culture in other countries of the world. Some of the activities suggested by the Indian diplomatic missions abroad for the promotion of those, objects are industrial and art exhibitions exchange of literature, student and teachers, sending suitable publicity materials and sponsoring trips of Indian artists.

A number of proposals to implement these suggestions are under consideration of this Ministry.

Exchange and Presentation of Books.

An agreement has been concluded with the U.S.A. Government for the reciprocal exchange of official publications.

Gift Books to Foreign Countries.

(i) Six packages of books, some purchased by the Government of India and other donated by Indian educational institutions, were sent to the Indian Ambassador at Peking for presentation to the Peking, Sun Yat Sen and Roosevelt Libraries.

(ii) 23 packages of books, some purchased by the Government of India and others donated by Indian educational institutions were sent to the Indian Ambassador at D'Jakarta for presentation to D'Jakarta University and schools in Indonesia.

(iii) In addition to the books sent to China and Indonesia, books worth Rs. 6,000 are being purchased for presentation to important libraries and educational institution in foreign countries during the current year.

Gift Books from Foreign Countries.

The Government of India have received 70 cases of books from the Canada Book Centre for distribution to educational institutions and libraries in India.

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations.

The Indo-Iranian Cultural Committee has been merged with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. The Middle-East Asia Wing has already been formed. The South-East Asia Wing is expected to be formed in January 1951.

The I.C.C.R. has started publication of a quarterly Journal in Arabic, It proposes to publish another quarterly journal in English for South-East Asian countries.

Dictionary of Scientific Terminology and preparation of Scientific Text Books in Hindi Language.

The Government of India have set up a Board to consider the question of evolving a uniform scientific terminology for the country and of preparing text books especially on sciences subjects.

The terms of reference of this board are:-

(i) To implement the resolution of the Central Advisory Board of Education in regard to the adoption of international scientific. and technical terms in Hindi and in the principal literary languages of India.

(ii) To lay down the principles according to which the international terms may be adapted to the genius of Indian languages.

(iii) To make arrangements for the collection of terms current in Indian languages and for coining suitable terms on the basis of

Indian languages for branches of knowledge where use of foreign terms may not be suitable.

(iv) To determine and carry out the policy regarding preparation, of standard books on scientific subjects.

The Hon'ble Minister for Education has appointed a number of scientists and philologists to constitute the Board. The first meeting of the Board is due to be held on December 11th. 1950.

Promotion of Hindi.

The State Governments were addressed. in the matter of promotion of Hindi and asked to-take immediate steps to introduce Hindi as a compulsory subject in Secondary Schools. The replies received from States have been summed up as follows:-

Hindi has been introduced as a compulsory subject at various stages, in Secondary Schools in the States of Bihar. Bilaspur, Coorg, Himachal Pradesh, Hyderabad, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan. Saurashtra and Uttar Pradesh. In Hyderabad. Hindustani, i.e. simple Hindi or Urdu (for Urdu, Nagri script is compulsory from class 111). is compulsory throughout the Middle stage and Hindi is also compulsory at the Higher Secondary stage. For those who study through the medium of Urdu the question paper in Urdu for the Public Examination will contain 30 per cent. of the questions in Hindi. Following further steps have been taken to popularize Hindi :

(a) The knowledge of Nagri script is made compulsory for teachers of the Education Department.

(b) Hindi is recognised as a medium of instruction for the School Final Examination.

(c) Hindi Prachar Sabha, Hyderabad, affiliated to Sahitya Samelan has been given a non-recurring grant of Rs. 25,000/- and a recurring grant of Rs. 21,000/- per annum for 3 years.

(d) Hindustani Prachar Sabha affiliated to All-India Hindustani Prachar Sabha, which is specializing on the teaching of Nagri script to Urdu knowing children and adults has been given a non-recurring grant of Rs. 10,000/-.

In Ajmer, schools have introduced Hindi as a second language for all students whose first language is not Hindi.

There A, only one Secondary School in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Hindi is being taught in all classes there and it is being gradually made the medium of instruction in that school.

Assam- has introduced Hindi from Class V.

In Bhopal orders were issued in May, 1950 for the introduction of Hindi in all High Schools.

Bombay has decided to introduce Hindi as a compulsory subject in Standards V to XI but final orders will be passed after the recommendations of an ad hoc committee regarding syllabii and text books, set up by Government, are received.

In Delhi Hindi has been made a compulsory subject from Class III onwards for non-Hindi speaking pupils.

In Kutch Hindi is being taught in standards V to VII and will be extended to VIII next year. It is also proposed to make it a compulsory subject from next year.

Madhya Bharat Government are taking steps to make Hindi a compulsory subject in all Secondary Schools. This will be comparatively an easy task inasmuch as the people in the State are mostly Hindi speaking and Government have also adopted Hindi as the official language.

In Madhya Pradesh, the Board of Secondary Education has decided that Hindi be made a compulsory subject for such students for whom medium of instruction is other than Hindi with effect from the High School Certificate Examination. 1954. The Board has also appointed an ad hoc committee to examine the implications involved in the introduction of Hindi as a compulsory subject and work out the details. The -State Government is awaiting the report of the Committee before taking suitable action.

In Madras Hindi is not a compulsory subject but will be studied as a third language and will be offered. as an alternative to a craft or other approved activity. Adequate provisions has, however, been made for the study of Hindi in Secondary Schools and encouragement has been given to the managements of those schools for the introduction of the languages in the courses of study in those institutions by means of grafts to the managements and improved scale of pay for Hindi teachers.

Manipur has decided to introduce Hindi as a compulsory subject as early as possible from class III to VI.

In Mysore orders have been passed for introducing Hindi in High Schools with effect from the current academic year.

Pepsu has made this subject compulsory from class I to VIII in the Hindi speaking areas and second compulsory language from class IV to VIII in Punjabi-speaking areas.

Travancore-Cochin and Tripura intend to introduce Hindi as a compulsory subject from 1951-52.

Vindhya Pradesh has issued instructions that Hindi will be compulsory subject from the next academic session in all stages of Secondary Education excepting for courses prescribed by the Ajmer Board.

West Bengal Government have taken steps to introduce Hindi as a subject of study at the Lower Secondary stage of Govt. schools and to recommend the study of it in all the High Schools, but they are not sanguine of its success without aid from the Centre.

2. The Government of India propose to convene shortly a Conference of leading Hindi organisations to consider ways and means of popularizing. Hindi in non-Hindi speaking areas.

APPENDIX A(b)- REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS IMPLEMENTED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA