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Shri Prakash Javadekar presides over conference on ‘Quality Initiatives in Technical Education'
Shri Prakash Javadekar released
Model Curriculum for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Degree courses in
Engineering & Technology and Management courses
A one-day Conference on ‘Quality
Initiatives in Technical Education’ was organized by All India Council
for Technical Education (AICTE) here today. Union Minister for Human
Resource Development Shri Prakash Javadekar was the Chief Guest on the
occasion. Minister of State for HRD Dr. Satya Pal Singh also graced the
occasion. The objective of the conference was to share experiences of
Vice Chancellors, leading academicians and eminent policy makers from
State Governments & Central Government and exchange ideas on issues
and challenges in technical education. The valuable inputs from
luminaries will help in strategic planning and effective implementation
of various policy initiatives taken by AICTE.
The main agenda of the conference is:-
1.Implementation of AICTE Initiatives on Quality Education
2.Technical Education Quality Improvement Program (TEQIP) III – Action Plan
3.Launch of Model Curriculum & Plan of Action for Implementation
4.Action plan for Digital Campuses
5.Accreditation by NBA- Progress and Plan of Action
6.Teacher Training
The participants of the conference
included Vice Chancellors of Technical Universities, Deemed Universities
and Private Universities, Secretaries and Directors of Technical
Education of State Governments, leading academicians, eminent experts
who have developed the model curriculum for Undergraduate, Post Graduate
engineering and Management disciplines. The senior officials of
Ministry of Human Resource Development, University Grants Commission
etc. also participated in the conference and shared their views.
In order to meet challenges in technical
education and effective implementation of various policy initiatives
taken by AICTE, the participants were divided into four groups:
Group I : Adoption of Model Curriculum
Group II : Modalities of Summer Internship
Group III: Teachers Orientation and Teacher Training
Group IV : Teaching Learning Processes :New Pedagogy (SWAYAM)
The Groups discussed and deliberated upon the theme and devised an action plan for implementation of the above initiatives.
Shri Prakash Javadekar also released the
Model Curriculum for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Degree courses in
Engineering & Technology and Management courses (MBA and PGDM).
Speaking on the occasion Shri Javadekar
said that the higher education in India especially technical education
has witnessed an exponential growth in last few years. He added that
quality education is the only way to progress and we have taken various
initiatives to give impetus to the growth of quality education. The
minister said that existing syllabus has been revamped by preparing a
model curriculum as an updated curriculum is the students’ right. He
further added that the inclusion of mandatory internship, both industry
and social, will help engineering graduates connect with the need of the
industry and society at large.
He said the government is committed to
provide best teachers, best infrastructure and best scholarships to all
the students. He also advised that the teachers must have passion to
teach and they should follow a comprehensive design of quality practice.
While addressing the conference Minister
of State for Human Resource Development Shri Satyapal Singh said that
providing quality education is our top priority as it will add value to
students and society. He added that the aim of life should not be
materialistic and one must learn the traditional values and our cultural
ethos. He further suggested that lessons about happiness should be a
part of the curriculum as students are pressurized due to tough
competition. Shri Singh applauded the leadership of Union HRD Minister
Shri Prakash Javadekar for taking transforming decisions in the
ministry. He also congratulated the AICTE team for developing the model
curriculum.
Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman,
AICTE, explained the various quality initiatives taken by AICTE
including the Model Curriculum for UG & PG Courses in Engineering
and Management, Induction Programme for Engineering Students, Industry
readiness and Mandatory Internships for Students, start-ups and
innovation etc. He informed that AICTE constituted subject-wise heads of
the committees from IITs with respective team of 2-3 academic experts
along with industry expert to develop the model curriculum of
undergraduate engineering courses and faculty Induction program. He also
mentioned that a three-week mandatory induction program for students
has been introduced in the first year which will help the students to
adjust in the new environment as they come with diverse thoughts,
backgrounds and preparations. A novel concept of Virtual Laboratories
has also been introduced in the model curriculum. A range of credits
from 150 to 160 has been kept for a student to be eligible to get Under
Graduate degree in Engineering. A student will be eligible to get Under
Graduate degree with Honours or additional Minor Engineering, if he/she
completes an additional 20 credits. These could be acquired through
MOOCs. Similarly, model curriculum for Post Graduate courses in
engineering shall have 68 credits. Model curriculum of 18 Post Graduate
specializations was launched.
He further informed that the minimum
number of credits for award of MBA/ PGDM course is 102 credits. The
Chairman further emphasized that AICTE will ensure revision of the model
curriculum on regular basis. Updation will certainly help students to
achieve better employability, start-ups and other avenues for higher
studies. The institutions/ universities in India are requested to adopt
this “Model Curriculum” and depending on local needs may tweak the
curriculum.
Prof. M.P. Poonia, Vice Chairman, AICTE,
Prof. A.P. Mittal, Member Secretary, AICTE and Prof. Rajiv Kumar,
Adviser-I, AICTE and other senior officials from the ministry were also
present on the occasion.
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