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Section 1:Vision, Mission, Objectives and Functions

Results-Framework Document (RFD) for Department of Higher Education-(2014-2015)

To realize India's human resource potential to its fullest in the higher education sector, with equity and excellence.

Mission

Provide greater opportunities of access to higher education with equity to all the eligible persons and in particular to the

deprived sections.Expand access by supporting existing institutions, establishing new institutions, supporting State

Governments and Non-Government Organizations / civil society to supplement public efforts aimed at removing regional

or other imbalances that exist at present.Initiate policies and programmes for strengthening research and innovations

and encourage institutions – public or private - to engage in stretching the frontiers of knowledge.Promote the quality of

higher education by investing in infrastructure and faculty, promoting academic reforms, improving governance and

institutional restructuring towards the inclusion of the hitherto deprived communities.

Objectives

1 Access, Participation and Expansion • • To expand the higher education sector in all its modes of delivery to increase the enrolment in

higher education by 10 million during the XII Plan so as to reach 30% GER by 2020. • To expand institutional base of higher education

(including technical. professional and vocational education) by creating additional capacity in existing institutions, establishing new

institutions and incentivising state governments and Non-Governmental Organizations / civil society. • To enhance employability of our

students with focus on skill based higher education.

2 Equity and Inclusion (i)To provide opportunities of higher education to socially deprived communities and remove disparities by promoting

the inclusion of women, minorities and differently abled persons. (ii)To remove regional imbalances in access to higher education by

setting up of institutions in unserved and underserved areas. • To provide enhanced financial assistance to students so that all students

can access higher education irrespective of their means

3 Quality Enhancement (i)To enhance plan support for infrastructure and faculty development in the institutions of higher learning and to

attract talent towards careers in teaching and research. (ii)To create conditions for knowledge generation through improved research

facilities in universities and colleges. (iii)Consolidation and strengthening of State Institutions. (iv)To promote collaboration with

International community, foreign governments, universities/institutions and regional and international organizations, for the advancement

of universal knowledge and intellectual property rights. (v)To promote development of Indian languages

4 Research & Innovation

5 Governance Reforms and Leadership. (i)To promote autonomy, innovation and academic reforms in institutions of higher learning. (ii)To

undertake institutional restructuring for improving efficiency, relevance and creativity in higher education. (iii) Ensuring compliance to the

Financial Accountability Framework

6 Globalization Reforms in Higher Educational Sector Convergence of interdisciplinary studies-research & innovation Better governance

Internationalization of Education

Functions

Vision


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Section 1:Vision, Mission, Objectives and Functions

Results-Framework Document (RFD) for Department of Higher Education-(2014-2015)

Enhancement of Gross Enrolment Ratio by expanding access through all modes;1

Promoting the participation of those sections of the society whose GER is lower than the national average;2

To improve quality and to promote academic reforms;3

Setting up of new educational institutions and also capacity expansion and improvement of the existing institutions;4

Use of Technology in Higher Education;5

Development of Vocational Education and Skill Development6

Development of Indian Languages;7

International Collaboration in the field of education8


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Section 2:Inter se Priorities among Key Objectives, Success indicators and Targets

Results-Framework Document (RFD) for Department of Higher Education -(2014-2015)

Objective Weight Action Unit

Target / Criteria Value

Weight

80%100% 70% 60%90%

Very Good Fair PoorExcellent GoodSuccessIndicator

Access, Participation and Expansion

• • To expand the higher education sector inall its modes of delivery to increase theenrolment in higher education by 10 millionduring the XII Plan so as to reach 30% GERby 2020.•To expand institutional base of highereducation (including technical. professionaland vocational education) by creatingadditional capacity in existing institutions,establishing new institutions andincentivising state governments and Non-Governmental Organizations / civil society.

•To enhance employability of our studentswith focus on skill based higher education.

15.00 Critical evaluation of StatePlans to ensure holisticplanning for highereducation sector

Appraisal of StateHigher EducationalPlan (SHEP) byTechnical SupportGroup

Numberof states

15 5 410182.00[1] [1.1] [1.1.1]

Disbursal of funds to States/ UTs for implementingRUSA

Release of RUSAfunds to States/UTsfor componentsapproved by PAB

Numberof states

15 5 410182.00[1.2] [1.2.1]

Shifting of new CFIs topermanent campuses

CFIs shifted Number 4 2 1351.00[1.3] [1.3.1]

Setting up of newpolytechnics

Operationalization ofNew Polytechnics

Number 50 30 2540601.00[1.4] [1.4.1]

Upgradation of existingpolytechnics

Polytechnicsupgraded

Number 50 30 2040602.00[1.5] [1.5.1]


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Establishment ofCommunity Colleges

Community collegesmade functional

Number 180 150 1401602004.00[1.6] [1.6.1]

Skill Development ofpopulation in adjoiningareas through CommunityPolytechnics

Persons trained Number 150000 130000 1200001400001600003.00[1.7] [1.7.1]

Equity and Inclusion

(i)To provide opportunities of highereducation to socially deprived communitiesand remove disparities by promoting theinclusion of women, minorities anddifferently abled persons.

(ii)To remove regional imbalances in accessto higher education by setting up ofinstitutions in unserved and underservedareas.

•To provide enhanced financial assistance tostudents so that all students can accesshigher education irrespective of their means

17.00 Provision of WomenHostels in Universities,colleges and Polytechnics

Operationalization ofnew Women Hostels

Number 120 100 901101303.00[2] [2.1] [2.1.1]

Remedial Coaching centersfor SC/ST/OBC ( non-creamy layer) & Minorities

New/AdditionalCenteres inUniversities andcolleges

Number 50 30 2540601.00[2.2] [2.2.1]

Coaching centers forNET/SET for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer) &Minorities

New/AdditionalCenteres inuniversities andcolleges

Number 20 15 1218251.00[2.3] [2.3.1]


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Coaching centres forfacilitating Entry in Servicesfor SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer) &Minorities

New/AdditionalCenteres inuniversities andcolleges

Number 35 25 2030401.00[2.4] [2.4.1]

Impact Study for assessingeffectiveness of coachingcenters related to NET/SETand entry in Services forSC/ST/OBC

Completion of Study Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/12/20141.00[2.5] [2.5.1]

Disbursal offellowships/scholarships

Direct BenefitTransfer (DBT) offellowships/scholarships

% 90 80 75851002.00[2.6] [2.6.1]

Impact study of fellowships/scholarships disbursed

Completion of stuy Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/12/20141.00[2.7] [2.7.1]

Equal Opportunity Cell New cellsoperationalised inuniversities andcolleges

Number 45 35 3040501.00[2.8] [2.8.1]

Implementation of theScheme for IntegratingDifferently Abled persons inthe mainstream ofTechnical and VocationalEducation

Differently AbledPersons covered

Number 2200 2000 1900210023002.00[2.9] [2.9.1]

Review of Central SectorInterest Subsidy Scheme

Completion ofreview of theScheme by the IIM,Bangalore, andNUEPA

Date 30/09/2014 31/01/2015 28/02/201530/11/201431/07/20142.00[2.10] [2.10.1]


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Regulations for prevention,prohibition and redressal ofsexual harassment ofstudents

Approval ofRegulations by theCentral Government

Date 31/12/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201531/10/20142.00[2.11] [2.11.1]

Quality Enhancement(i)To enhance plan support for infrastructureand faculty development in the institutions ofhigher learning and to attract talent towardscareers in teaching and research.

(ii)To create conditions for knowledgegeneration through improved researchfacilities in universities and colleges.

(iii)Consolidation and strengthening of StateInstitutions.

(iv)To promote collaboration withInternational community, foreigngovernments, universities/institutions andregional and international organizations, forthe advancement of universal knowledgeand intellectual property rights.

(v)To promote development of Indianlanguages

34.00 National Mission onTeachers and Teaching

TransformingExisting AcademicStaff Colleges(ASCs) into modelAcademic StaffColleges

Number 5 3 2472.00[3] [3.1] [3.1.1]

Setting up Schoolsof Education

Number 5 3 2462.00[3.1.2]


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Faculty development Numbertrained

26000 24000 2300025000270004.00[3.1.3]

Faculty developmentthrough ICT

Number 10000 8000 70009000120002.00[3.1.4]

EducationManagementCentres

Number 4 2 1351.00[3.1.5]

Capacity building ofTeachers under TEQIP II

Conduct ofWorkshops

Number 17 11 814201.00[3.2] [3.2.1]

PerformanceAssessment oftrained teachers

Date 31/12/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201530/11/20141.00[3.2.2]

Strengthening of NationalTranslation Mission (NTM)

Training ofTranslators

Number 280 250 2402603001.00[3.3] [3.3.1]

Strategy for promotion ofIndian languages

Impact evaluationstudy for existingschemes

Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/12/20142.00[3.4] [3.4.1]

Converting CentralInstitute of IndianLanguages into anautonomous body

Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/12/20141.00[3.4.2]

Mandatory accreditation CUs applying foraccreditation

% 95 85 80901002.00[3.5] [3.5.1]

Opening of Regionaloffices of NAAC andNBA

Number 4 2 1351.00[3.5.2]


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According autonomyto NAAC

Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/12/20141.00[3.5.3]

National Mission onEducation through ICT

Utilization ofconnectivity(Average bandwidthutilization in Mbpsby the Universities)

Number(Mbps)

27 21 1824302.00[3.6] [3.6.1]

Shift to norm based fundingfrom demand andinspection based funding

Completion of pilottesting

Date 30/01/2015 28/02/2015 15/03/201515/02/201530/12/20141.00[3.7] [3.7.1]

Regulation of PrivateUniversities

Notification ofregulation relating toPrivate Universities

Date 30/11/2014 31/01/2015 28/02/201531/12/201430/09/20142.00[3.8] [3.8.1]

Regulation of DeemedUniversities

Notification ofDeemed Universityregulations

Date 30/10/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/12/201430/09/20141.00[3.9] [3.9.1]

Review of AIU Implementation ofreport on AIU

Date 31/12/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201530/11/20141.00[3.10] [3.10.1]

Creating an eco-system ofResearch in CentralEducational Institutions

Publications in PeerReviewed Journals

Number 15000 13000 1200014000160002.00[3.11] [3.11.1]

Filing of Patentapplications andpatents.

Number 150 75 501002002.00[3.11.2]

Universities for Excellence/Universities with Potentialfor Excellence

Selection of newuniversities

Number 5 3 2461.00[3.12] [3.12.1]


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Weight

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Regulations for Open andDistance Learning

Notification ofRegulations by theCentral Government

Date 31/12/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201531/10/20141.00[3.13] [3.13.1]

Research & Innovation 5.00 Promotion of Research andInnovation

Identificationof Centers withPotential forInnovation

Number 4 2 1352.00[4] [4.1] [4.1.1]

Establishment of DesignInnovation Centre

Establishment ofCentres

Number 9 7 68103.00[4.2] [4.2.1]

Governance Reforms and Leadership.(i)To promote autonomy, innovation andacademic reforms in institutions of higherlearning.

(ii)To undertake institutional restructuring forimproving efficiency, relevance and creativityin higher education. (iii) Ensuringcompliance to the Financial AccountabilityFramework

12.00 Industry Academia Linkage Meeting of theCouncil for IndustryAcademiacollaboration

Number 3 1 0241.00[5] [5.1] [5.1.1]

Online Registration of ISBN Completion ofautomation

Date 08/03/2015 24/03/2015 31/03/201516/03/201501/03/20152.00[5.2] [5.2.1]

Digitalization of Records inCopyright office

Completion ofdigitalization ofrecords in copyrightoffice

Date 08/03/2015 24/03/2015 31/03/201516/03/201501/03/20152.00[5.3] [5.3.1]

E-governance in UGC OperationalizingUGC schemesthrough web-basedapplications

Date 31/12/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201531/10/20141.00[5.4] [5.4.1]


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Efficient Functioning of the RFD System 3.00 Timely submission of Draft RFDfor 2015-2016 for Approval

On-time submission Date 06/03/2015 10/03/2015 11/03/201509/03/201505/03/20152.0*

Timely submission of Results for2013-2014

On-time submission Date 02/05/2014 06/05/2014 07/05/201403/05/201401/05/20141.0

Enhanced Transparency / Improved Servicedelivery of Ministry/Department

3.00 Rating from Independent Audit ofimplementation of Citizens’ /Clients’ Charter (CCC)

Degree of implementation ofcommitments in CCC

% 95 85 80901002.0*

* Mandatory Objective(s)

Setting up of portals forCUs

Launch of the portal Date 31/10/2014 31/12/2014 31/01/201530/11/201430/09/20142.00[5.5] [5.5.1]

Ranking of centraluniversities

Holding oforientationworkshops.

Number 3 1 0242.00[5.6] [5.6.1]

Timely dissemination ofEducation Statistics

Release of Statisticsof Higher andTechnical Educationfor 2012-13 basedon AISHE.

Date 30/11/2014 31/01/2015 28/02/201531/12/201431/10/20141.00[5.7] [5.7.1]

Release of“Education at aGlance 2014”

Date 20/01/2015 28/02/2015 31/03/201510/02/201531/12/20141.00[5.7.2]

Globalization Reforms in Higher EducationalSector Convergence of interdisciplinarystudies-research & innovation Bettergovernance Internationalization of Education

2.00 Connect to IndiaProgramme

Visit of first batch ofinternationalstudents

Date 31/12/2014 15/02/2015 28/02/201531/01/201530/09/20141.00[6] [6.1] [6.1.1]

Joint ResearchProgrammes

Joint Researchprogrammes funded

Number 40 20 1030501.00[6.2] [6.2.1]


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Independent Audit ofimplementation of GrievanceRedress Management (GRM)system

Degree of success inimplementing GRM

% 95 85 80901001.0

Reforming Administration 8.00 Update departmental strategy toalign with revised priorities

Date Date 02/11/2014 04/11/2014 05/11/201403/11/201401/11/20142.0*

Implement agreed milestones ofapproved Mitigating Strategiesfor Reduction of potential risk ofcorruption (MSC).

% of Implementation % 90 70 60801001.0

Implement agreed milestones forimplementation of ISO 9001

% of implementation % 95 85 80901002.0

% of Responsibility Centres withRFD in RFMS

Responsibility Centrescovered

% 95 85 80901001.0

Implement agreed milestones ofapproved Innovation ActionPlans (IAPs).

% of implementation % 90 70 60801002.0

Improve compliance with the FinancialAccountability Framework

1.00 Timely submission of ATNs onAudit paras of C&AG

Percentage of ATNssubmitted within due date (4months) from date ofpresentation of Report toParliament by CAG duringthe year.

% 90 70 60801000.25*

Timely submission of ATRs tothe PAC Sectt. on PAC Reports.

Percentage of ATRSsubmitted within due date (6months) from date ofpresentation of Report toParliament by PAC duringthe year.

% 90 70 60801000.25



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Early disposal of pending ATNson Audit Paras of C&AG Reportspresented to Parliament before31.3.2014.

Percentage of outstandingATNs disposed off duringthe year.

% 90 70 60801000.25

Early disposal of pending ATRson PAC Reports presented toParliament before 31.3.2014

Percentage of outstandingATRS disposed off duringthe year.

% 90 70 60801000.25



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Section 3:Trend Values of the Success Indicators


Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for

Objective ProjectedValue for

Action Success Indicator

FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

-- 15Number ofstates

Appraisal of StateHigher EducationalPlan (SHEP) byTechnical SupportGroup

Access, Participation and Expansion

• • To expand the higher educationsector in all its modes of delivery toincrease the enrolment in highereducation by 10 million during the XIIPlan so as to reach 30% GER by2020.•To expand institutional base ofhigher education (including technical.professional and vocationaleducation) by creating additionalcapacity in existing institutions,establishing new institutions andincentivising state governments andNon-Governmental Organizations /civil society.

•To enhance employability of ourstudents with focus on skill basedhigher education.

Critical evaluation ofState Plans to ensureholistic planning forhigher education sector

13 1 --[1] [1.1] [1.1.1]

-- 15Number ofstates

Release of RUSAfunds to States/UTsfor componentsapproved by PAB

Disbursal of funds toStates / UTs forimplementing RUSA

13 1 --[1.2] [1.2.1]

-- 5NumberCFIs shiftedShifting of new CFIs topermanent campuses

7 10 --[1.3] [1.3.1]

50 50NumberOperationalization ofNew Polytechnics

Setting up of newpolytechnics

50 5061[1.4] [1.4.1]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

-- 50NumberPolytechnics upgradedUpgradation of existingpolytechnics

50 5092[1.5] [1.5.1]

-- 180NumberCommunity collegesmade functional

Establishment ofCommunity Colleges

180 18060[1.6] [1.6.1]

207683 150000NumberPersons trainedSkill Development ofpopulation in adjoiningareas throughCommunity Polytechnics

160000 160000218075[1.7] [1.7.1]

50 120NumberOperationalization ofnew Women Hostels

Equity and Inclusion

(i)To provide opportunities of highereducation to socially deprivedcommunities and remove disparitiesby promoting the inclusion of women,minorities and differently abledpersons.

(ii)To remove regional imbalances inaccess to higher education by settingup of institutions in unserved andunderserved areas.

•To provide enhanced financialassistance to students so that allstudents can access higher educationirrespective of their means

Provision of WomenHostels in Universities,colleges andPolytechnics

120 12063[2] [2.1] [2.1.1]

1645 50NumberNew/AdditionalCenteres inUniversities andcolleges

Remedial Coachingcenters for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) &Minorities

50 6040[2.2] [2.2.1]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

331 20NumberNew/AdditionalCenteres inuniversities andcolleges

Coaching centers forNET/SET for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer) &Minorities

20 2020[2.3] [2.3.1]

1162 35NumberNew/AdditionalCenteres inuniversities andcolleges

Coaching centres forfacilitating Entry inServices for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer) &Minorities

40 5040[2.4] [2.4.1]

-- 31/01/2015DateCompletion of StudyImpact Study forassessing effectivenessof coaching centersrelated to NET/SET andentry in Services forSC/ST/OBC

-- -- --[2.5] [2.5.1]

100 90%Direct Benefit Transfer(DBT) offellowships/scholarships

Disbursal offellowships/scholarships

100 100100[2.6] [2.6.1]

-- 31/01/2015DateCompletion of stuyImpact study offellowships /scholarshipsdisbursed

-- -- --[2.7] [2.7.1]

916 45NumberNew cellsoperationalised inuniversities andcolleges

Equal Opportunity Cell 50 5540[2.8] [2.8.1]

2339 2200NumberDifferently AbledPersons covered

Implementation of theScheme for IntegratingDifferently

2000 20002173[2.9] [2.9.1]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

Abled persons in themainstream of Technicaland Vocational Education

-- 30/09/2014DateCompletion of reviewof the Scheme by theIIM, Bangalore, andNUEPA

Review of Central SectorInterest Subsidy Scheme

-- -- --[2.10] [2.10.1]

-- 31/12/2014DateApproval ofRegulations by theCentral Government

Regulations forprevention, prohibitionand redressal of sexualharassment of students

-- -- --[2.11] [2.11.1]

-- 5NumberTransforming ExistingAcademic StaffColleges (ASCs) intomodel Academic StaffColleges

Quality Enhancement(i)To enhance plan support forinfrastructure and facultydevelopment in the institutions ofhigher learning and to attract talenttowards careers in teaching andresearch.

(ii)To create conditions for knowledgegeneration through improvedresearch facilities in universities andcolleges.

(iii)Consolidation and strengthening ofState Institutions.

National Mission onTeachers and Teaching

6 8 --[3] [3.1] [3.1.1]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

(iv)To promote collaboration withInternational community, foreigngovernments, universities/institutionsand regional and internationalorganizations, for the advancement ofuniversal knowledge and intellectualproperty rights.

(v)To promote development of Indianlanguages

-- 5NumberSetting up Schools ofEducation

5 55[3.1.2]

-- 26000Numbertrained

Faculty development 26000 26000 --[3.1.3]

-- 10000NumberFaculty developmentthrough ICT

10000 10000 --[3.1.4]

-- 4NumberEducationManagement Centres

5 54[3.1.5]

18 17NumberConduct of WorkshopsCapacity building ofTeachers under TEQIP II

20 2025[3.2] [3.2.1]

-- 31/12/2014DatePerformanceAssessment of trainedteachers

31/12/2015 31/12/201629/11/2013[3.2.2]

-- 280NumberTraining of TranslatorsStrengthening of NationalTranslation Mission(NTM)

300 300250[3.3] [3.3.1]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



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Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

-- 31/01/2015DateImpact evaluationstudy for existingschemes

Strategy for promotion ofIndian languages

-- -- --[3.4] [3.4.1]

-- 31/01/2015DateConverting CentralInstitute of IndianLanguages into anautonomous body

-- -- --[3.4.2]

-- 95%CUs applying foraccreditation

Mandatory accreditation 100 100 --[3.5] [3.5.1]

-- 4NumberOpening of Regionaloffices of NAAC andNBA

-- --1[3.5.2]

-- 31/01/2015DateAccording autonomy toNAAC

-- -- --[3.5.3]

51 27Number(Mbps)

Utilization ofconnectivity(Averagebandwidth utilization inMbps by theUniversities)

National Mission onEducation through ICT

30 3030[3.6] [3.6.1]

-- 30/01/2015DateCompletion of pilottesting

Shift to norm basedfunding from demandand inspection basedfunding

-- -- --[3.7] [3.7.1]

-- 30/11/2014DateNotification ofregulation relating toPrivate Universities

Regulation of PrivateUniversities

-- -- --[3.8] [3.8.1]

-- 30/10/2014DateNotification ofDeemed Universityregulations

Regulation of DeemedUniversities

-- -- --[3.9] [3.9.1]


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Target Valuefor

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Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

-- 31/12/2014DateImplementation ofreport on AIU

Review of AIU -- -- --[3.10] [3.10.1]

-- 15000NumberPublications in PeerReviewed Journals

Creating an eco-systemof Research in CentralEducational Institutions

15000 150002500[3.11] [3.11.1]

-- 150NumberFiling of Patentapplications andpatents.

200 200100[3.11.2]

-- 5NumberSelection of newuniversities

Universities forExcellence/ Universitieswith Potential forExcellence

6 6 --[3.12] [3.12.1]

-- 31/12/2014DateNotification ofRegulations by theCentral Government

Regulations for Openand Distance Learning

-- -- --[3.13] [3.13.1]

-- 4NumberIdentificationof Centers withPotential for Innovation

Research & Innovation Promotion of Researchand Innovation

5 63[4] [4.1] [4.1.1]

-- 9NumberEstablishment ofCentres

Establishment of DesignInnovation Centre

6 --5[4.2] [4.2.1]

-- 3NumberMeeting of the Councilfor Industry Academiacollaboration

Governance Reforms andLeadership.(i)To promote autonomy, innovationand academic reforms in institutionsof higher learning.

(ii)To undertake institutionalrestructuring for improving

Industry AcademiaLinkage

5 6 --[5] [5.1] [5.1.1]


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Target Valuefor

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FY 16/17

efficiency, relevance and creativity inhigher education. (iii) Ensuringcompliance to the FinancialAccountability Framework

-- 08/03/2015DateCompletion ofautomation

Online Registration ofISBN

-- -- --[5.2] [5.2.1]

-- 08/03/2015DateCompletion ofdigitalization of recordsin copyright office

Digitalization of Recordsin Copyright office

-- -- --[5.3] [5.3.1]

-- 31/12/2014DateOperationalizing UGCschemes through web-based applications

E-governance in UGC -- -- --[5.4] [5.4.1]

-- 31/10/2014DateLaunch of the portalSetting up of portals forCUs

-- -- --[5.5] [5.5.1]

-- 3NumberHolding of orientationworkshops.

Ranking of centraluniversities

-- -- --[5.6] [5.6.1]

28/09/2012 30/11/2014DateRelease of Statistics ofHigher and TechnicalEducation for 2012-13based on AISHE.

Timely dissemination ofEducation Statistics

31/12/2015 31/12/201631/12/2013[5.7] [5.7.1]

28/02/2012 20/01/2015DateRelease of “Educationat a Glance 2014”

31/12/2015 31/12/201629/11/2013[5.7.2]

-- 31/12/2014DateVisit of first batch ofinternational students

Globalization Reforms in HigherEducational Sector Convergence ofinterdisciplinary studies-

Connect to IndiaProgramme

-- -- --[6] [6.1] [6.1.1]


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05/03/2013 06/03/2015DateOn-time submissionEfficient Functioning of the RFDSystem

Timely submission of DraftRFD for 2015-2016 forApproval

05/03/2016 05/03/201705/03/2014*

30/04/2012 02/05/2014DateOn-time submissionTimely submission of Resultsfor 2013-2014

30/04/2015 30/04/201630/04/2013

-- 95%Degree of implementation ofcommitments in CCC

Enhanced Transparency / ImprovedService delivery ofMinistry/Department

Rating from Independent Auditof implementation of Citizens’/ Clients’ Charter (CCC)

100 100 --*

-- 95%Degree of success inimplementing GRM

Independent Audit ofimplementation of GrievanceRedress Management (GRM)system

100 100 --

-- 02/11/2014DateDateReforming Administration Update departmental strategyto align with revised priorities

-- --10/09/2013*

-- 90%% of ImplementationImplement agreed milestonesof approved MitigatingStrategies for Reduction ofpotential risk of corruption(MSC).

100 100 --

100 95%% of implementationImplement agreed milestonesfor

100 100100


research & innovation Bettergovernance Internationalization ofEducation

-- 40NumberJoint Researchprogrammes funded

Joint ResearchProgrammes

50 50 --[6.2] [6.2.1]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

implementation of ISO 9001

-- 95%Responsibility Centrescovered

% of Responsibility Centreswith RFD in RFMS

100 100 --

-- 90%% of implementationImplement agreed milestonesof approved Innovation ActionPlans (IAPs).

100 100100

100 90%Percentage of ATNssubmitted within due date (4months) from date ofpresentation of Report toParliament by CAG during theyear.

Improve compliance with the FinancialAccountability Framework

Timely submission of ATNs onAudit paras of C&AG

100 100100*

100 90%Percentage of ATRSsubmitted within due date (6months) from date ofpresentation of Report toParliament by PAC during theyear.

Timely submission of ATRs tothe PAC Sectt. on PACReports.

100 100100

-- 90%Percentage of outstandingATNs disposed off during theyear.

Early disposal of pendingATNs on Audit Paras of C&AGReports presented toParliament before 31.3.2014.

100 10032

100 90%Percentage of outstandingATRS disposed off during theyear.

Early disposal of pendingATRs on PAC Reportspresented to Parliament before31.3.2014

100 100100



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Section 4:Acronym


AcronymSI.No Description

All India Council for Technical Education1 AICTE

All India Survey on Higher Education2 AISHE

Association of Indian Universities3 AIU

Academic Staff College4 ASC

Action Taken Notes5 ATNs

Action Taken Reports6 ATRs

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Section 4:Acronym



Comptroller and Auditor General of India7 C & AG

Citizens’/ Clients’ Charter8 CCC

Centrally Funded Institute9 CFI

Central Universities10 CU

Direct Benefit Transfer11 DBT

Design Innovation Centre12 DIC

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Section 4:Acronym



Detailed Project Reports13 DPRs

Department of Science and Technology14 DST

Expenditure Finance Committee15 EFC

Expression of Interest16 EOI

Gross Enrolment Ratio17 GER

Grievance Redress Mechanism18 GRM

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Section 4:Acronym



Information & Communication Technology19 ICT

Indian Institute of Management20 IIM

Indian Institute of Science21 IISc

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research22 IISER

Indian Institute of Technology23 IIT

Intellectual Property Rights24 IPR

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Section 4:Acronym



Indian Standard Book Number25 ISBN

International Organization for Standardization26 ISO

National Assessment and Accreditation Council27 NAAC

National Board of Accreditation28 NBA

National Design Innovation Network29 NDIN

National Eligibility Test30 NET

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Section 4:Acronym



National Institutes of Technology31 NIT

National Mission on Teachers’ and Teaching32 NMTT

National Translation Mission33 NTM

National University of Educational Planning and Administration34 NUEPA

Other Backward Class35 OBC

Open Design School36 ODS

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Section 4:Acronym



Project Approval Board37 PAB

Public Accounts Committee38 PAC

Post Graduate39 PG

Public Private Partnership40 PPP

Results Framework Document41 RFD

Rashtriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan42 RUSA

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Section 4:Acronym



Scheduled Castes43 SC

State Eligibility Test44 SET

State Higher Educational Plan45 SHEP

Scheduled Tribes46 ST

Technical Quality Improvement Programme47 TEQIP

Technical Support Group48 TSG

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Under Graduate49 UG

University Grants Commission50 UGC

United Kingdom51 UK

United States of America52 USA

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Section 4:Description and Definition of Success Indicators and Proposed Measurement Methodology


Success indicator Description Definition MeasurementSI.No General Comments

This component is underRUSA scheme, which is

aimed to improve the qualityof State universities and

colleges so that they becomedynamic, demand-driven andresponsive to rapid economic

and technologicaldevelopments and also to

improve the access, equalityand excellence of highereducation in the country.

SHEPs are the State HigherEducational Plans to be prepared bythe State Higher Education Councilsunder RUSA. After being appraised

by TSG, the SHEPs would be placedbefore the PAB for approval.

1 (In numbers)SHEPs submitted by the State

Govts and appraised by theTSG.

[1.1.1] Appraisal of State Higher Educational Plan(SHEP) by Technical Support Group

It is a step after appraisal ofSHEP

There are 18 components underRUSA scheme. The state

government/ UT and institution mayseek funding under any of 18

components

2 (in %)Funds released to theseState/UT and institutions.

[1.2.1] Release of RUSA funds to States/UTs forcomponents approved by PAB

Newly established CFIs havestarted functioning in

rented/temporary campuses.They are to be shifted topermanent campuses.

Some of the CFIs have beenfunctioning from temporary/rentedcampuses. To facilitate efficientfunctioning and expansion of

activities, they are to be shifted topermanent campuses. The work ofshifting is at various stages such asprocurement of land, construction

etc.

3 (In numbers)Number of institutes shifted tonew permanent campuses.

[1.3.1] CFIs shifted


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It refers to the number of newpolytechnics operationalized

during the year under thecentrally sponsored scheme

of “Sub-Mission onPolytechnics”.

The State Governments submitproposals seeking funding for settingup polytechnics in the identified and

approved districts. Based onprogress, funds are released in

installments.

4 (in numbers)

Based on information receivedfrom State Government aboutcompletion of construction ofnew Polytechnics and their

Operationalization on gettingapproval of AICTE.

[1.4.1] Operationalization of New Polytechnics

The number of polytechnicsupgraded during the year

under the centrallysponsored scheme of “Sub-Mission on Polytechnics”.

Proposals are sent by the StateGovernments for upgradation of

infrastructure facilities of theconcerned AICTE approvedPolytechnics. A Committee

constituted for this purpose examinesand makes recommendations based

on which funds are released.

5 (In numbers)

Based on receipt of UtilizationCertificate from the State

Government about upgradationof infrastructure/procurement

of equipments etc.

[1.5.1] Polytechnics upgraded

It is a scheme for providingappropriate skills as per

NVEQF.

Community colleges scheme aims toprovide skilling to young studentswithin NVEQF and in coordinationwith NSDC. The programme hasbeen introduced on pilot basis in

Degree Colleges and Polytechnics.

6 (In Numbers)Number of colleges upgraded

to the level of communitycolleges

[1.6.1] Community colleges made functional

The number of personstrained in Polytechnics duringthe year under the centrallysponsored scheme of “Sub-

Mission on Polytechnics”called

Selected Polytechnics in States areprovided financial assistance to run

short duration non-formal skilldevelopment courses. A variety ofemployment oriented courses are

envisaged to be

7 (In numbers)

Based on information receivedfrom the State Government

about the

[1.7.1] Persons trained


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Community developmentthrough Polytechnics (CDTP)

offered under the Scheme dependingon local demands and needs.

7 number of persons trained inPolytechnics under Community

Development throughPolytechnics scheme.

[1.7.1] Persons trained

Operationalization of womenhostel for improving

infrastructure for stay ofwomen students in higher

educational institutions

With a view to encouragingparticipation of women in highereducation, provision of hostels in

universities, college and polytechnicsare made.

8 (In Numbers)

Report from the UGC onnumber of women hostelsoperationalized during the

reporting period.

[2.1.1] Operationalization of new Women Hostels

Starting of centres inuniversities and colleges to

impart remedial coaching forSC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy

layer) and minorities

In order to gain admission inprofessional courses, the Scheme ofCoaching Classes for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer) & Minorities for

entry in Services has been introducedin selected universities and colleges.The classes in the Coaching Centres

are to be arranged by arrangingteachers on honorarium basis.

9 (in numbers)No. of coaching centres in

higher educational institutions,not previously covered underthe scheme, for which new

sanctions would be issued bythe UGC.

[2.2.1] New/Additional Centeres in Universities andcolleges


impart coaching forSC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy

layer) and minorities for NET

In order to assist SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) & Minorities candidates

for recruitment as lecturers inUniversities and Colleges, a scheme

of Coaching Classes for qualifiedSC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) &

Minorities to prepare them forNational Eligibility Test (NET),




[2.3.1] New/Additional Centeres in universities andcolleges


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layer) and minorities for NET

which is an essential eligibilitycondition for becoming a lecturer in

universities or colleges is underimplementation. Under this scheme,coaching classes are organized in

selected universities for which granton 100% basis is made available.

Effort is being madeto approve at least one centre in each

State, which can accept theresponsibility for NET Coaching and

has sufficient number of willing facultymembers to provide coaching. The

classes in the coaching centre are tobe arranged by arranging teachers on

honorarium basis.







layer) and minorities for entryin services

In order to gain employment in groupA, B & C including all India and StateServices, the Scheme of Coaching

Classes for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamylayer) & Minorities for entry in

Services has been introduced inselected universities and colleges.

The classes in the Coaching Centresare to be arranged by arrangingteachers on honorarium basis.

11 No. of coaching centres inhigher educational institutions,not previously covered underthe scheme, for which new




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Evaluation of the scheme forcoaching for NET/SET and

entry into services in terms ofimpact on the targeted

beneficiaries.

The UGC has been implementingscheme for coaching centres for

imparting coaching for NET/SET andentry into services for weakersections and minorities. The

evaluation of the sachem in terms ofimpact will give inputs for desirability

and direction of reformulating thescheme.

12 (Date)receipt of the report from the

study committee.

[2.5.1] Completion of Study

Transfer of funds directlyfrom the UGC to the bank

account of scholarshipawardees

Direct Benefit Transfer throughAadhar Payment Bridge would beensured so that there is seamless

transfer of funds directly to the bankaccounts of the beneficiary.

13 (in percent)Percentage of postgraduate

scholarships for SC/STstudents in professional

courses transferred directly tothe scholarship awardees by

the UGC.

[2.6.1] Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) offellowships/scholarships

Evaluation of the scheme forscholarships and fellowshipsfor NET/SET and entry intoservices in terms of impact

on the targeted beneficiaries.

The UGC has been implementingscheme for scholarship and

fellowship for NET/SET and entry intoservices for weaker sections andminorities. The evaluation of the

sachem in terms of impact will giveinputs for desirability and direction of

reformulating the scheme.

14 Date of receipt of the reportfrom the study committee.

[2.7.1] Completion of stuy


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Opening of equal opportunitycells for promoting equity in

higher educationalinstitutions

With a view to enhance theemployability and success of deprivedsections, by emphasizing on learningand creating an opportunity for themto be in the mainstream, UGC has

decided to create Equal OpportunityCells (EOCs) in all universities which

have been declared fit to receivegrants under section 12-B of the UGC

Act, 1956. The cell takes upprogrammes of sensitizing

university/college community onproblems faced by SC/ST students in

higher education.

15 (in numbers)No. of cells in higher

educational institutions, notpreviously covered under the

scheme, for which newsanctions would be issued by

the UGC.

[2.8.1] New cells operationalised in universitiesand colleges

It refers to PwDs trained inPolytechnics during the year

under the centrallysponsored scheme for

Integrating Persons withDisabilities (PwDs) in the

mainstream of Technical andVocational Education

In order to bridge the gap in thefacilities currently available fortraining the PwDs, a Centrally

Sponsored Scheme for IntegratingPersons with Disabilities (PwDs) inthe mainstream of Technical and

Vocational Education is beingimplemented in 50 Polytechnicsselected by an Expert Group for

implementing the scheme.Each polytechnic provides facilities

for 3-yr regular diploma level coursesto 25 Students with Disabilities along

with normal

16 (in numbers)

Based on information receivedfrom the State Governmentsabout the number of Personswith Disabilities trained underthe scheme of MHRD in select

Polytechnics.

[2.9.1] Differently Abled Persons covered


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It refers to PwDs trained inPolytechnics during the year

under the centrallysponsored scheme for

Integrating Persons withDisabilities (PwDs) in the

mainstream of Technical andVocational Education

students, and vocational training /skilldevelopment programmes ranging

from 3 to 6 months for 100 Studentswith Disabilities. The students are

encouraged through provisions likescholarship, supply of

books/educational materials,uniforms, free boarding and lodging

etc.

16 (in numbers)

Based on information receivedfrom the State Governmentsabout the number of Personswith Disabilities trained underthe scheme of MHRD in select

Polytechnics.

[2.9.1] Differently Abled Persons covered

The evaluation of centralsector interest subsidy

scheme to be carried out byIIM, Bangalore and NUEPA.

NUEPA and IIM, Bangalore havebeen entrusted to evaluate the

interest subsidy scheme which ismeant for providing loan with subsidy

to EWS students for professionaleducation.

17 Submission of status report.[2.11.1] Completion of review of the Scheme bythe IIM, Bangalore, and NUEPA

This regulation pertains toprevention of sexual

harassment anddiscrimination of students.This regulation is being

brought out by the centralGovernment.

MHRD has been receiving lot ofcomplaints regarding sexual

harassments and discriminationagainst girl students. There is a needto bring out a separate regulations to

prevent sexual harassment anddiscrimination of students in higher

educational institutions.

18 (Date)Date of grant of approval to thedraft regulations by the Central

Government.

[2.12.1] Approval of Regulations by the CentralGovernment

Improving existing academicstaff colleges for imparting

better teacher training.

A National Mission on Teachers andTeaching will be launched to address,

current and urgent issues such assupply of qualified teachers, attracting

talent into teaching profession andraising

19 (in numbers)No. of existing academic staffcolleges to which dedicatedfund for improvement, as perthe NAAC DPR, released by

[3.1.1] Transforming Existing Academic StaffColleges (ASCs) into model Academic StaffColleges


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Improving existing academicstaff colleges for imparting

better teacher training.

the quality of teaching in schools andcolleges. It is also envisaged that theTeacher Mission would pursue long

term goal of building a strongprofessional cadre of teachers by

setting performance standards andcreating top class institutional

facilities for innovative teaching andprofessional development of

teachers. The Mission would focus ina holistic manner dealing with thewhole sector of education without

fragmenting the programmes basedon levels and sectors as school,

higher, technical etc. It is consideredthat programmes dealing with

teachers in all sectors and levels ofeducation should grow and function in

a mutually supportive manner.

19 the UGC during the reportingperiod.

[3.1.1] Transforming Existing Academic StaffColleges (ASCs) into model Academic StaffColleges

The Schools of Education willform the main backbone for

integrated teacherdevelopment across all

sectors.

The Schools of Education areenvisaged to include several

units/centers that would undertake in-depth work in specific areas that have

remained neglected in areas ofelementary and secondary teacher

and school education. These includeconcerted

20 (in numbers)

Opening of School ofeducation in Central

Universities, selected StateUniversities, and other Centers

of Higher Education.

[3.1.2] Setting up Schools of Education


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The Schools of Education willform the main backbone for

integrated teacherdevelopment across all

sectors.

research and material development inareas of Curriculum Studies,

Pedagogic Studies, Assessment andEvaluation apart from the

responsibility of educating teachersand teacher educators.

20 (in numbers)

Opening of School ofeducation in Central

Universities, selected StateUniversities, and other Centers

of Higher Education.

[3.1.2] Setting up Schools of Education

Faculty Development refersto all forms of capacity

building andtraining/retraining activities

aimed at quality improvement

Faculty development will includevarious kinds of refresher courses

/training programmes, such as:In service training

Continuous orientation/refresher programmesSummer/winter schools

Training through distance mode

21 (in numbers)Number of Teachers attendedorientation, training, refresher

courses, summer & winterschools

[3.1.3] Faculty development

Empower teachers andfaculty through ICT and

technology enabled training.This will help teachers/

faculty to integratetechnology in classroom

teaching and improvepedagogy in distributed

classrooms

Under NMEICT, using the A-Viewsoftware, several 14 day duration

teachers’ empowerment programmeshave been conducted for batches of

1,000 teachers at a time by IITBombay.

22 (in numbers)Number of teachers who

attend such empowermentprogrammes

[3.1.4] Faculty development through ICT


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Centres of EducationManagement are aimed to

provide capacity building forinstitutional heads of teacher

training institutions.

Centres of Educational Managementwill provide a post-graduate degree inEducation Management for heads ofDIETs, SCERTs and other in-servicepractitioners. These courses can bedesigned to include credit courses

across institutions with specializationsin curriculum and pedagogic studies.

23 (in numbers)Establish five Zonal Centres of

Educational Management.

[3.1.5] Education Management Centres

Capacity building tostrengthen institutional

management under Sub-component 2.1 of TEQIP

Workshops for training toadministrators of TEQIP institutions

are planned

24 25 workshop/ trainings will beconducted by 7 IIMs (Indore,

Lucknow, Bangalore,Kozhikode, Trichy, Raipur and

Udaipur)

[3.2.1] Conduct of Workshops

Feedback is taken fromtrained teachers/

administrators regarding thetraining imparted

Feedback is taken from the trainedteachers/ administrators on the basis

of parameters such as training onprocurement management, financial

management etc.

25 500 teachers/ administratorsare planned to be trained by 7

IIMs

[3.2.2] Performance Assessment of trainedteachers

To promote development ofIndian languages, one of thegoals of NTM is certificationand training of translators indifferent areas and long term

goals is to establishtranslation as a viable

profession and give rise totranslation industry.

Translator to be trained by the NTM intheir institute under the supervision ofexperts in the field of the translation

of and different Indian language.

26 (in numbers)Monthly reporting by the

concerned institute on thenumber of translator trained

leading to the achievement ofthe number of translator

trained.

[3.3.1] Training of Translators


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To promote development ofIndian languages, one of thegoals of NTM is certificationand training of translators indifferent areas and long term

goals is to establishtranslation as a viable

profession and give rise totranslation industry.

Translator to be trained by the NTM intheir institute under the supervision ofexperts in the field of the translation

of and different Indian language.

26 (in numbers)Monthly reporting by the

concerned institute on thenumber of translator trained

leading to the achievement ofthe number of translator

trained.

[3.3.1] Training of Translators

It aims to evaluate the impactof the scheme of training of

translators.

A study will be instituted to determinethe impact of the scheme pertaining

to training of translators. It willfacilitate to ascertain the benefits of

the schemes and extent to whichobjectives of scheme are fulfilled. Itwill also provide future direction forfine tuning the scheme to achieve

desired results.

27 (date)

The Implementation of therecommendations of the

evaluation study

[3.4.1] Impact evaluation study for existingschemes

To convert the centralinstitute of Indian Languages

into a autonomousorganization

To facilitate better administrativefunctioning and faster decision

making, it is proposed that centralinstitute of Languages will be given

greater autonomy by converting theminto autonomous body.

28 (date)The approval of the Cabinet forconversion of the institute in toan autonomous organization.

[3.4.2] Converting Central Institute of IndianLanguages into an autonomous body


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CUs to be accredited as perUGC regulations for

mandatory accreditation.

To sensitise the Central Universitiesfor accreditation, workshops are

being organized in collaboration withNAAC. Accreditation will help inimproving the quality of the CUs

29 (in percent)Number of eligible CentralUniversities applying for

accreditation

[3.5.1] CUs applying for accreditation

These Regional Centreswill cater to the needs of

South, Eastern and Westernparts of the country

highlighting NBA’s role andactivities.

A proposal for establishing RegionalCenter of NBA in view the

Government Policies to make theAccreditation Mandatory. There is aneed for establishment of Regional

Offices/ Centres.

30 One Centre already opened atVisvesvaraya Technological

University Campus atBangalore.

On this pattern the other twoRegional Centres i.e. Kolkata

and Ahmedabad will beopened.

[3.5.2] Opening of Regional offices of NAAC andNBA

NAAC to be providedautonomy to avoid conflict of

interests with UGC..

Making Structural changes andrestructuring of processes in NAAC to

keep it at an arm’s length from theRegulator to avoid conflict of interest

and enhance its capacity to undertakeassessment and accreditations.

31 (Date)Date of according approval to

amendments to MoA andRules of NAAC by the UGC.

[3.5.3] According autonomy to NAAC

This defines the quantum ofbandwidth utilization of the

internet connectivity providedto Universities.

Under NMEICT, Universities andColleges have been provided internetconnectivity, which facilitate them to

be networked.

32 (in Mbps)Measurement provided by

BSNL

[3.6.1] Utilization of connectivity(Averagebandwidth utilization in Mbps by the Universities)


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Issuance of norms basedfunding framework instead of

the present demand andinspection based framework.

The framework from UGC will achievethe objective of using norms and

entitlements instead of demand andinspection based grants disbursal.

This will ensure an objective methodof grant disbursal with lesser scope of

discretion and linked to outcomerelated to quality of education.

33 (Date)Date of UGC meeting granting

approval to the framework.

[3.7.1] Completion of pilot testing

The proposed newRegulations will be notified in

supersession of theregulations made in 2003.The Regulations elaborate

specific & detailed conditionsfor setting up Private

Universities, their off-campuscentre (s), off-shore campus

centre (s) & provisions forinspection of Universities in

order to maintain thestandard of higher education

in Private Universities.

The activity will be undertakenthrough UGC and the success

indicator is issue of Regulations byUGC relating to Private Universities.

34 (Date)The issue of notification by

UGC.

[3.8.1] Notification of regulation relating to PrivateUniversities


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The amendments to DeemedUniversities Regulations,

2010 was proposed in viewof the discrepancies in the

provisions of the earlierRegulations, 2010. The

Commission has framed thenew Regulations

(Amendment), 2014.

Regulations to replace the guidelineson Deemed to be Universities for

regulating in an orderly manner, theprocess of declaration of institution as

deemed to be Universities andpreventing institutions of dubious

quality from being so declared havebeen brought out to maintain quality

of higher education imparted byinstitutions deemed to be Universitiesdeemed to be consistent with the ofideals of the concept of a University.

35 (Date)The issue of notification by

UGC.

[3.9.1] Notification of Deemed Universityregulations

The recommendationscontained in the Report of the

Committee to reviewAssociation of IndianUniversities will be

implemented

The One Man Committee submittedits report on the AIU Certain

recommendations were made.Government has accepted the report,

and in order to take forward therecommendations, a Committee hasbeen constituted which shall look into

the governance structure,modification of MoA, staff structure,

irregularities to appointments,financial status of the AIU and auditobservations, revamping of researchdivision, issues of equivalence etc

36 (Date)

Approval of the report of theCommittee and

Issuing of guidelines

[3.10.1] Implementation of report on AIU


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Review of a journal by peersto determine suitability of

journal for publication.

Encouraging faculty and students forPublications in Peer reviewedJournals. Strengthening IPR

education to encourage creation ofIPR, filing of patent applications,

creation of IPR Centres.

37 (Numbers)Based on the data receivedfrom NITs, IITs, IISERs and

IISc

[3.11.1] Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals

A licence conferring a soleright or title for a set period.

Encouraging faculty and students forPublications in Peer reviewedJournals. Strengthening IPR

education to encourage creation ofIPR, filing of patent applications,

creation of IPR Centres.

38 (Numbers)Based on the data receivedfrom NITs, IITs, IISERs and

IISc

[3.11.2] Filing of Patent applications and patents.

Selection of universities bythe UGC for coverage under

its scheme of Universitieswith Potential for

Excellence/Universities withExcellence.

To achieve excellence in teachingand research and for holistic

development, the UGC has beenassisting universities which are

identified and granted the status ofuniversity with potential for

excellence. Further selections underthe scheme will extend the reach of

UGC's assistance for qualityassurance.

39 (Numbers)Number of Universities

selected by the UGC duringthe reporting period under this

scheme.

[3.12.1] Selection of new universities

ODL regulations would be aset of rules for maintenance

of standards of ODLeducation.

Based on recommendations reformsof Madhav Menon Committee, theseare being brought out Open Distance

Learning.

40 Adherence to these regulationswill ensure quality.

[3.13.1] Notification of Regulations by the CentralGovernment


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These are Centres whichpromote research &

innovations

A greater emphasis of Research andInnovation within our existing highereducational institutional by setting up

cluster innovations center,Technology Development Centres

encouraging inter-disciplinaryResearch and Focus on Social

Science Research.

41 (Numbers)Development of centres

[4.1.1] Identificationof Centers with Potential for Innovation

Design Innovation Centresaim to create an eco-system

for innovation DesignEducation in the country.

To establish 20 Design InnovationCentres (DICs) to provide Design

Education and Innovation inprocesses, products and systems.

To establish National DesignInnovation Network (NDIN)

To establish Open Design School(ODS)

42 (Numbers)Release of funds for

establishment of DICs in theinstitutes.

[4.2.1] Establishment of Centres

It aims to Council for betterinteraction of industry &

academia

Meetings of the Council for IndustryAcademia collaboration will be held.

43 Quarterly meetings areproposed

[5.1.1] Meeting of the Council for IndustryAcademia collaboration

To facilitate onlineregistration of ISBN by the

stakeholders, onlineallotment of ISBN and

management of publishers’ /authors’

An application will be developed tocomputerize all the processes

involved for registration ofInternational Standard Book Numbers

(ISBN). Online Applications andallotment of

44 (Date)[5.2.1] Completion of automation


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data by ISBN Office.numbers will be fully automated.44 (Date)[5.2.1] Completion of automation

Creation of Metadata of oldextracts from Register ofCopyrights (ROC) and

retrieval of data throughadvance search procedure.

Digitization of old extracts fromRegister of Copyrights (1.00 lakh

documents) in Copyright Office will becompleted.

45 (Date)[5.3.1] Completion of digitalization of records incopyright office

The Portal will also help in speedycommunication between this

Ministry and CUs.

Online applications for allUGC schemes along with

online display of receipt anddisposal status.

UGC Schemes through web basedapplications would be

Operationalized.

46 (Date)Operationalization of the web

applications on the UGC

[5.4.1] Operationalizing UGC schemes throughweb-based applications

Portals for Central Universities will belaunched.

47 [5.5.1] Launch of the portal

To orient Central Universitiestowards improving their

ranking

None of CUs feature among top 200institutions of higher education

globally. Hence, leadership of CUswill be oriented to achieve better

ranking.

48 Holding no. of workshops.[5.6.1] Holding of orientation workshops.


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Required for research, policymaking and international

comparison.

Higher Education is definedas the education, which is

obtained after completing 12years of schooling or

equivalent and is of theduration of at least nine

months(full time) or aftercompleting 10 years ofschooling and is of the

duration of at least 3 years.The education may be of the

nature of General,Vocational, Professional orTechnical education .Data

are collected on Basic detail,Programme detail, Teaching

& Non-Teaching Staff,Student Enrolment, Out-turn,

Financial Information,Scholarship, Accreditation,

Infrastructure.

Publication indicating variousstatistics on Higher & Technical

Education Data is being collectedfrom Higher Educational institutions in

the country in prescribed proforma.Thereafter it is complied and

indicators are calculated for releasingin the form of publication.

49 (date)Releasing in the form of

publication.

[5.7.1] Release of Statistics of Higher andTechnical Education for 2012-13 based on AISHE.

Required for ready referenceIt is a pocket bookcompilation of the published

data on education sector.

Publication contains various Statisticson education and related sectors.

50 (Date) Release of pocket book.

[5.7.2] Release of “Education at a Glance 2014”


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The first batch of foreignstudents will take up a short

term programme of 4-6weeks in select Indian

Universities. The aim of theConnect to India Programme

is to familiarize theseinternational students with

the Indian Culture, Economy,History, Polity and

contemporary India.

First Batch of international students tobe completed.

51 (Date)Initiation of the programme in

Indian Universities

[6.2.1] Visit of first batch of international students

Jointly developed ResearchProject between the

Universities/Institutes of Indiaand the respective Institutesfrom the above countries will

be jointly assessed andfinanced. The countries

identified are US,UK,Australia, New Zealand,

Israel, Germany and Norway

Proposals relating to Joint ResearchProgrammes with seven countries to

be approved.

52 (Numbers)Approvals of Joint ResearchProjects between Indian andrespective Foreign University.

[6.3.1] Joint Research programmes funded

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Section 5 :Specific Performance Requirements from other Departments


Organisation TypeRelevant Success

Indicator

What is yourrequirement fromthis organisation

Justification for thisrequirement

LocationType

Please quantify yourrequirement fromthis Organisation

What happens ifyour requirement is

not met.State Organisation Name

It is impossible to meet thetarget without the support

of DoT.

Timely internetconnectivity anduninterruptedconnectivity of internetcircuits

[3.6.1] Utilization ofconnectivity(Averagebandwidth utilization inMbps by theUniversities)

Utilization of bandwidth byuniversity is solely dependent

on provision and uptime ofconnectivity

CentralGovernment

Connectivity and uptime ofinternet connections is

provided by PSUs of DoT

Department ofTelecommunications

Departments

Scheme would not beimplemented.

Preparedness of thestate government withregard to state highereducation plan

[1.1.1] Appraisal ofState HigherEducational Plan(SHEP) by TechnicalSupport Group

It is a mandatory pre requisitefor getting funds under the

scheme

All StatesStateGovernment

The scheme can not beimplemented unless statesubmits SHEP, hence fully

dependent.

Othersothers

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Section 6:Outcome/Impact of Department/Ministry


Outcome/Impact ofDepartment/Ministry

Jointly responsible forinfluencing this outcome /impact with the following

department (s) / ministry(ies)

SuccessIndicator

FY 12/13 FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16 FY 16/17Unit

Increase Gross EnrolmentRatio

Enhancing Enrolment All State Governments 25.21 Percentage

15State Higher Education Plan(SHEP)

RUSA to ensure holisticplanning in Higher Education

All States Governments 13 62 Number

150Improvement in ResearchOutput in terms of publicationand filing of patent applications

Quality Enhancement 200 2001003 Number

1500Publication in Peer ReviewJournals

1500 15002500Number

Recruitment of faculty underRUSA

Improving faculty studentratio and faculty undergoingdevelopment

4 Number

26000Faculty undergoingdevelopment

26000 26000Number

10000ICT empowerment of teachers 10000 10000Number

10Establishment of Design andinnovation Center

Creating eco system forDesign and Innovation

555 Number


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