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Annual Report NUEPA DC UBHAIi< h mn.yWvi'i'iVtV.X; Natitti'. • -sr.'E.. ■■ f t'iincdf it h i! ■Ur,* * c.J - .i-\jn;*tffticn. 17-3■ a u: ub:i .sic IvS3?f , h -.03 6 3 J - U 7 g j ?2r.!!l:.:__"2E53S»o3 Published on behalf of the Department of Secondary & Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development by Educational Consultants India Limited, Ed.CIL House, 18-A, Sector 16-A, NOIDA - 201301 (INDIA), designed and printed by New Concept Information Systems Pvt. Ltd. annual Report 2002-200 r contents 10 Overview The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act 2002, has been enacted by the Parliament to provide free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6—14 years. Improvement in quality has led to an increase in pass percentage from 79 percent to 85 percent for the secondary and 83 percent to 86.4 percent for senior secondary level. 26 Administration Web-enabled monitoring system has been developed to help improve administration. Training has been given importance for career professional development as in-service training enhances job effectiveness of officers and staff, updates their knowledge and sharpen their skills. 34 Education of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes A number of steps have been taken to strengthen the educational base of SCs & STs. Provision of opening educational institutions on a priority basis in the areas predominandy inhabited by these communities, incentives like scholarships, freeships, mid-day meals, free uniforms, books and stationery, and reservation of seats in educational institutions are some of these. 38 Policy, Planning & Monitoring In order to mobilise extra-budgetary resources, the Government has proposed to constitute the Bharat Shiksha Kosh to receive donations/contributions/endowments from individuals and corporates, Central and State governments, Non Residents Indians and People of Indian Origins for various educational purposes. The Kosh is at an advanced stage of finalisation. 44 Educational Development in the North-Eastern Region Based on the recommendations made by the Department, the empowered committee administering the Notv- Lapsable Central Pool of Resources has so far approved proposals worth Rs. 387.29 crore for the development of educational infrastructure in the NE region. Out of this, funds amounting to Rs. 290.60 crore have already been released. 50 International Cooperation India has been playing an active role in promoting UNESCO’s ideals and objectives. India has a permanent delegation at Paris accredited to UNESCO. UNESCO associates itself with various local and International non-governmental organisations to promote its objectives. Department of Elementary Education and Literacy 5 8 Elementary Education Significant measures have been taken to achieve the goal of Education for All (EFA). A constitutional Amendment Act, notified on 13December 2002 makes elementary education a fundamental right. The approach is community-owned and village education plans prepared in consultation with Panchayati Raj Institutions will form the basis of district elementary education plans. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan covers the entire country with a special focus on educational needs of girls, SCs and STs and other children in difficult circumstances. 82 Adult Education For the first time since Independence, the growth in literacy overtook the rise in population. Out of 600 districts, 587 have been covered under the Adult Education programmes. About 96.69 million people have been made literate as on 31 March 2002. Special innovative programmes have been launched to target districts with female literacy rate below 30 percent. Nearly 50,00,000 non-literate women are expected to be covered over the next 6-12 months. Department of Secondary and Higher Education 96 Secondary Education In the Seconday Education sector, various schemes as well as institutional programmes continued to be J implemented in the light of the national curriculum framework of school education, Universalisation of Elementary Education, vocational education, early childhood education, evaluation and examination reforms, Information Technology and value education. The Central Board of Secondary Education has launched an Annual Olympiad in 2002 in which 300 students participated. Secondary Education being geared to ensure access with equity and enhancement in the quality of education. 124 University and Higher Education During the Tenth Plan, the UGC is gearing up to achieve transformation of higher education, promoting sustainable ' human resource development quality in teaching and research, business and community extension functions including life-long learning. 166 Technical Education An extensive programme for improvement of the quality of technical education has been running successfully covering number of engineering institutions in several states, benefiting technical teachers and administrators. By upgrading the Regional Engineering Colleges to National Institutes of Technology, and increasing the intake to the Indian Institutes of Technology, avenue for top quality technical education has been expanded to more aspirants. 206 Book Promotion The Scheme of Book Promotional Activities and Voluntary Agencies and the newly proposed scheme of Financial Assistance to Educational Libraries will go a long way in achieving the objectives of improving the quality of books for children and fostering love for book in the country. 212 Copyright and Related Rights The Copyright Enforcement Advisory Council set up to review the progress of enforcement of the Copyright Act [ periodically and to advise the government regarding measures for improving the enforcement of the Act has been reconstituted. Separate copyright enforcement cells or special cells have been set up in majority of the states/Union Territories. The remaining states/Union Territories have also been requested to establish such cells. 218 Promotion of Languages The Central Institute of Indian Languages has launched its web-site and instituted the Bhasha Bharati awards to recognise efforts of writers writing in a language other than their mother tongue. The National Council for the promotion of Urdu language has launched a national programme of Urdu learning in a distance mode. Two existing schemes have been merged under the Area Intensive and Madrasa Modernisation Programme with no change in their components. 230 Scholarships [ The Department of Secondary and Higher Education administers Scholarship and Fellowship Programmes meant for Indian students for further studies and research in different universities/institutions in India and abroad respectively. These include programmes sponsored by the Government of India and those offered by foreign countries. 235 Appendices Number of Schools, Sections, and Enrolment Capacity in States/UTs under the Scheme of Voationalisation of Secondary Education. Statistical Statements Statement Showing the Details of the Grants Amounting to Rupees One Lakh and Above to Voluntary Agencies during 2001-2002 Statement Showing the Status of Non Submission of Utilisation Certificates (UCs) in respect of Grant-in-aid Sanctioned to the NGO’s/ Voluntary Organisations for the last 3 years i.e. 1998-99, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 List of Outstanding Audit Paras of the Reports of the C&AG for the period from 1994 onwards List of Autonomous Organisations, Institutions and Public Sector Undertakings (91) Under the Department of Secondary Education & Higher Education and Elementary Education & Literacy Organisation Chart Abbreviations ACCC Association of Canadian Community CEP Continuing Education Programme Colleges CERPA Centre for Research, Planning and Action ACCU Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO CES Committee of Education Secretaries ACU Association of Commonwealth Universities CGI Consulate-General of India AE Adult Education CHD Central Hindi Directorate AEC Adult Education Centre CIDA Canadian International Development Agency AICTE All India Council for Technical Education CIEFL Central Institute of English and Foreign AIE Alternative and Innovative Education Languages AIEEE All India Engineering Entrance Examination CIET Central Institute of Educational Technology AIIS American Institute of Indian Studies CIIILP Canada-India Institute Industry Linkage AIMMP Area Intensive and Madrasa Modernisation Project Programme CIIL Central Institute of Indian languages AISES All India School Education Survey CIRE Centre for Insurance Research and APEID Asia-Pacific Programme for Educational Education Innovation for Development CISCE Council for Indian School Certificate ASC Academic Staff College Examination ASCI Administrative Staff College of India GIVE Central Institute ofVocational Education AVRC Audio Visual Research Centre CLASS Computer Literacy and Studies in Schools BCH Bharatiya Culture and Heritage CLP Child Labour Project BE Budget Expenditure COBSE Council of Boards of Secondary Education BEP Bihar Education Project COL Commonwealth of Learning BGVS Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti COSIST Scheme of Strengthening of Infrastructural BITS Birla Institute ofTechnology and Science Facilities in Science and Technology B jy j Bharat Jan Vigyan Jatha CPCC Commission Planning and Costing BLRC Block Level Resource Centres Committee BMS Basic Minimum Services CPP Centre for Public Policy BOAT Board of Apprenticeship Training CPSC Colombo Plan Staff College for Technical BPL Below Poverty Line Education BPU Bureau for Promotion of Urdu CPWD Central Planning Works Division BRAOU B.R. Ambedkar Open University CSIC Centre for Scientific