ANNEXURES : FINANCIAL ESTIMATES & ASSUMPTIONS UNDERLYING THEM
1. The Committee has proposed the Introduction in the first phase of 35 vocational subjects in 100 universities and colleges. It is suggested that while each university make arrangements for teaching of at least 10 of the proposed vocational subjects, a college should provide for 5 vocational subjects. Thus, the total number of vocational subjects to be introduced in the first phase, would be
30 Universities @ 10 subjects = 300 subjects
70 Colleges @ 5 subjects = 350 subjects
Total 650 subjects
2. Each subject will enrol initially a batch of 30 students, the coverage being expanded as the experience of teaching new subjects grows. Thus in the first phase arrangements will have to be made for an annual intake 19,500 students.
3. Considering the heavy investments likely to be required for science and technology related courses, it is suggested that in the beginning greater emphasis be given to the introduction of vocational subjects related to other two discipline viz. Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Commerce, Economics and Management. It is suggested that of the 10 courses proposed for introduction in universities 6 be in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Commerce, Economic and Management areas and 4 in Science and Technology. In Colleges, the distribution proposed would be 3 and 2 respectively. Thus, the distribution of the proposed subjects would be:
Universities Number of Subjects
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences 180
Science and Technology 120
Total 300
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Colleges
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences 210
Science and Technology 140
Total 350
4. It has been suggested that the proposed courses should generally be introduced in institutions where large investments for infrastructural development, particularly construction of buildings, will not have to be made. It is assumed that institutions will be able to draw upon the resources of nearby institution which have adequate workshop and laboratory facilities and of employing establishments for practical and on the job training. Nevertheless, it is felt that institution will require some financial support for building of infrastructure.
5. The following norms are suggested for supporting institutional efforts:
A) Non-Recurring
i) Building Rs. 15.00 lakhs for Institutions
with 10 Vocational Subjects
Rs. 7.50 lakhs for Institutions
with 5 Vocational Subjects
ii) Equipment Rs. 10.00 lakhs for each Engg.& Tech.
subjects
Rs. 10.00 lakhs for Computer facilities
language laboratory and/
supporting equipment
for Humanities/Social Sc.
for University with IO subjects.
Rs. 5.00 lakhs for 3 subjects.
iii) Library Rs. 10,000/- per subject for creating a
text book library
B. Recurring
(i) Teaching 6. Teaching load for a teaching subject for a class of 30 students (with one practical batch for laboratory work) will be on the basis of 12 period per week for 3 years for 1st degree level programme, 36 periods per week. This load will require 2 teaching positions for vocational subjects.
In the report it has been emphasized that total intake per subject should be the same. As such there will be some decrease in the teaching load of the faculty available in non-vocational subjects. This spare capacity may be utilised for teaching of vocational subjects. However, for vocational subjects, services of outside experts drawn from different sources will have to be used for teaching special topics/practicals/lab.work/supervision of the job training etc. It is
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suggested that a grant of Rs. 1 lakh per year be given for each subject for meeting the cost of creating new positions/payment to guest lectures etc. Considering that the fresh appointments generally take place in June/July or six months after the commencement of the financial year, the cost on account of this item will have to be calculated for 3 years and not for four years as far as other items.
Others 7. Recurring expenditure will be required for laboratory, consumables, subsidy for students and faculty travel, contingency etc. This may be provided at the rate of Rs. 1000/- per student per year.
8. For preparation of materials and faculty training it has been suggested that a few load institutions be identified for the purpose. For these activities it is proposed that:
a) for each subject Rs.5 lakhs be provided to design materials for a three year course.
b) for production of non-textual materials a sum of Rs. 10 lakhs be given to each of the existing 14 media centres.
c) for each institution selected for the introduction of vocational subject, Rs.5 lakhs for provided for faculty training.
9. Given the above norms the four year cost of the programme would be as under:
1. Universities
Total cost (4 years)
(Rs. in lakhs)
A. Non-Recurring
i) Buildings 450.00
ii) Equipment 1500.00
iii) Text Books 30.00
Total (NR): 1980.00
B. Recurring
i) Teaching Faculty 900.00*
ii) For other items 2412.00*
iii) For materials production and 1019.00*
faculty training
Total (R): 4331.00
Grand Total (NR + R) 6311.00
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2.
Colleges: (70 Colleges each offering 5 subjects)
A. Non-Recurring
i) Buildings 525.00
ii) Equipment 1750.00
iii) Text Books 350.00
Total (NR): 2625.00
B. Recurring
i) Teaching Faculty 1050.00*
ii) For other items 1134.00*
Total (R): 2184.00
Grand Total (NR + R): 4809.00
Grand Total 1 + 2 for 100 Institutions in 4 years 11120.00
* A 20 per cent increase has been incorporated to provided for inflation.
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