Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Financial allocation and Bihar educational projects
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Patna/Rs-16K-cr-plan-size-okayed-for-Bihar/articleshow/4180007.cms
Thx to present govt for bringing and implementing good projects in Bihar.
I would be very happy if Bihar gets following educational Institutions
1. Nalanda International University : of global standard (MIT/OXFORD)
2. IISER : This instituted is in dire need for Bihar. We are demanding since long.
3. Aryabhatt Knowledge University: is in the stage of formation. I heard news that within a month or two, this university will take shape. One professor of IIT Delhi has been appointed as VC of the proposed university.
4. IIT, Patna : I feel very bad about IIT Patna because of their very bad infrastructure. I don't know why govt gave this polytechnic space for IIT and also amde it "Police Chhawani". The govt should not bargain on the standard of IIT.
I hope, IIT Patna will have good infrastructure in 2-3 years and Then it would function like IIT like status. This would be irony if IIT Patna becomes at the par of IIT K. IITM,IITKH. I would be very happy if IIT Patna produces reseaechers not only enginners.One survey says,all IITs failed to produce researchers, they produce only quality engineers.
Bihar need minimum 100 school of enginneering, management, medical colleges. For this, Private sectors must come to Bihar and invest into this sector. Bihar has enough potential of becoming developed state thru educational rennaissance.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Indian Leather Development Programme launched for the XI Plan Period
In view of the importance of the leather sector for economy and social equity, GOI has approved an ambitious plan with an outlay of Rs. 912.67 crore namely “Indian Leather Development Programme” with emphasis on Infrastructure Development, Capacity Building & Human Resource Development, Investment Promotion and Environmental Issues for the industry for implementation during XI plan period. In order to meet the growing demand of leather technologist, workers and designers, 3 new institutes on the pattern of FDDI Noida would be set up at Chennai, Rohtak and Kolkata with an outlay of Rs. 96.69 crore each. FDDI at Rohtak would be developed as a world class design institute. The institutes would be operational from the academic year 2011-12. HRD Mission with an outlay of Rs. 60 crore would target training of non-traditional potential work force in the rural areas. This project would train and prepare individuals in the rural areas in cutting, skiving and stitching and would place atleast 75% of those trained in the industry. It also includes skill up-gradation programs for workers of organized & un-organized sector. The scheme ‘Support to Artisan’ with an outlay of Rs. 40 crore would provide design support, corpus of revolving funds for obtaining bulk raw material, grant based livelihood support, marketing support/linkages and also bank linkages with an objective to ensure better and higher returns to the artisans. Under ‘Saddlery Development’ Rs. 10 crore has been allocated for providing R&D support to the Saddlery and harness. In order to enable industries to cope with the stringent pollution control norms, an allocation of Rs. 200 crores has been made in the XI Five Year Plan to meet environmental concerns. Such projects for addressing environmental concerns would be funded with 50% grants from Central Government, 15% from State Government and balance 35% from the Industry. The industry would bear the entire Operation and Maintenance costs. World-class infrastructure is the key to globally competitive leather industry and a Leather Tanning Complex would be set up at Nellore during XI Plan by State Government of A.P with support of Rs 29 crore from GOI. With an aim to enhance capacity and increase investment in the sector the scheme “Integrated Development of Leather Sector” (IDLS), a scheme for providing capital subsidy for modernization of leather units has been modified, allowing assistance to new units and raising the limit of subsidy to Rs. 2 crores from the existing Rs. 50 lakh per unit. A provision of Rs.253.43 crores is provided in the XI plan for the purpose. Indian Leather industry is an important component of Indian Manufacturing sector. The sector is labor intensive, with 30% of the work force being women and majority of workers from weaker section. The sector thus has strong linkage with rural economy and high impact on social equity.
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=41708&kwd=
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Lays Foundation Stone for its First Residential Campus at Jaipur
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=42703&kwd=
Shri Prem Chand Gupta lays the Foundation Stone for Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=44701&kwd=
Establishment of Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) at Mohali
This will intensify activities in Nano Science and Technology by promoting (i) Basic Research, (ii) Infrastructure Development, (iii) Human Resource Development, (iv) International Collaborations and (v) Public Private Partnerships.
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=42908&kwd=
South Asian University Bill, 2008
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=44319&kwd=
Establishment of a “Regional Centre for Biotechnology Training and Education” under the auspices of UNESCO at Faridabad, Haryana
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=44911&kwd=
Setting up of Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering & Technology, Malda, West Bengal
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=44912&kwd=
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Wake up call for Bihar Politicians for Development of the state
1. Indian Institute for Science Education and Research, IISER : The demand for establishing this institute by BBrains development Society are long. We submiited report to Bihar govt (51 member commiitte of BiharBrains).A report has been given on http://www.biharbrains.org/bihar-brains-demand-NISC-IISER.php. In turn Govt of Bihar, put case before Hon'ble CM (you can see on www.dst.bih.nic.in) and Also Hon'ble CM wrote letter to Hon'ble PM about need for the establishment of IISER in Bihar. Bihar Govt has assured the land for this mega project. But I feel, again CM is sleeping. He forgot to give "Bell Ring" to Hon'ble PM. Even though he forgot, where is our central govt leaders from Bihar. What our hon'ble MHRD minister and Hon'ble Railway Minster are doing. I appeal to our Hon'ble MHRD minister to bring IISER in Bihar. Bihar needs plenty no. of R&D organizations in which IISER has great potential to revive its ancient glory of research and development.
2.Indian Institute for Information Technology, IIIT: I heard this news from media that IIIT is going to be established at Darbhanga in Bihar. Hon'ble MHRD Minister has announced in a public meeting. But after that no updates............. What happened to IIIT in Bihar. I again appeal to Hon'ble MHRD state minister to fulfil his promises.
3. Central University and world class University : MHRD ministry has announced to establish one Central University and one world class university in Bihar. I don't know what is the meaning of world class university but atleast central university can be set up as soon as possible. Please start the process.
Other Possibilities to bring R&D projects in Bihar by Central govt.
1. National Railway University : Bihar is the fit case for setting up this university. But I think, this ideas has not come in the mind of Our Hon'ble Minister yet. I appeal to Hon'ble Railway Minister to set up this university in Bihar which will be unique for India and the world.
2. DRDO R&D center/CSIR Lab: In Bihar, there is no DRDO organization and CSIR labs. I do request and appeal to Honb'le PM and our central leaders to please set up atleast 10 these organizations in Bihar.
Possibilities for State Govt:
1. Aryabhatt Knowledge University : Bihar govt has passed the Bill but I feel there is no development in this. Please do this asap.
2. Patna School of Economics: I feel, on the pattern of Delhi School of ECONOMICS, Patna University or state govt should set up this institute. This type of institutes in Bihar will certainly pave the path for making financial junction of the state.
3. Medical and Engineering Colleges: I feel, there is no good progress on opening Medical and engineering colleges in Bihar by state govt. MCI is not giving certificate to Bihar because of its low standard and also Bihar govt is not satisfying the standard of MCI. This is so bad.
There are plenty no. of such projects required to be installed in Bihar but our politicians are not paying attention on the developnment. Bihar needs silent revolution of development and show the standard to the world. This is wake up call for all our leaders to develop this undeveloped state.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Government approves National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) and (b) Bioprocessing Unit (BPU) in Knowledge City at Mohali
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=41640
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for establishment of (a) National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) and (b) Bioprocessing Unit (BPU) in Knowledge City at Mohali, Punjab,as autonomous institutions of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India with the total estimated cost of Rs. 380 crores for 5 years w.e.f. 2008-2009 to 2012-13. Following are the highlights:=> NABI represents 3 institutes in one: Agri-technology, food technology and nutrition technology. Thus it integrates 3 disciplines under its roof=> BPU is designed to link R&D system with production facility to serve as an incubator for start-up agri-food companies=> There will be an Agri-food Park within the cluster to be operated in the Public Private Partnership, PPP model=> This kind of integration of R&D and production and enterprise is being planned for the first time in the country=> The cluster has been designed with the help of Canadian experts from the Saskatchewan Agri-food Park=> NABI is designed to be translational in the area of : >> Agriculture – new gene discovery, genomics, designer crops etc. >> Food Technology – food processing technologies, bioprocess engineering, food safety etc. >> Nutrition science and technology – Public health nutrition technologies, functional foods and nutraceuticals, wellness foods etc. => The cluster will produce not only PhDs but also agri-food entrepreneurs and spawn new industries for the region=> The HR component reflects multiple skill sets needed - breeders, food specialists, toxicologists, nutritionists, process engineers, managers, computer experts etc.