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Chapter 7

o.Overview of the Major Initiatives

The objective of TANSCHE is to bring about feasible initiatives to improve governance, increase access, ensure equity, encourage research and promote private sector involvement in higher education. With this in view, the following initiatives were formulated.

Governance

Relaxing the Norms of Recruiting the Teachers for the vacancies in Government and Government Aided Colleges.

Increasing the retirement age in teaching posts from existing 58 and 60 years to around 60 to 65 years respectively in colleges and Universities.

Providing autonomy for ensuring self-regulation and state-funded programs to monitor quality of higher education institutions.

The drop-outs rate has to be assessed and steps should be taken to minimize drop-outs. Imparting vocational training and skill education to children who drop-out after secondary education and

transforming them into human resource. It is desirable to have programmes quantified in terms of credits. Proper communication systems between the University and the study centre are required. Open Universities need to be encouraged to offer quality programmes at the least cost. A regulatory set up is required to ensure that there is no cheating or hoax and fixation of fees should not

be in state control. University/institution should have bodies like Planning Board/Academic Council/School Boards and the

like for taking academic and administrative decisions. The parent institution should ensure that there is a laid down mechanism for curriculum development and

its approval by the statutory authorities of the parent institution, preparation of material in self-learning format and proper policy for admission of students.

In consultation with the business and industry, make changes in the curriculum at regular interval. Introduction of “industrial training” wherever possible, at Masters’ level as a two credit course. Universities to organize regular campus interviews. Establish a Skill Development centre in Post Production activity in Media and entertainment. Establishment of a ‘Patent Cell’ in every University and utilize the services of expertise available with the

Dr. Ambedkar Law University or the HRD Chair on IPR at the Madras University or Anna University, Chennai.

Organize courses designed by Industry (for example – hospital management, waste remediation and pollution control, drug design and development) to meet their requirements. Such courses would require a mechanism for strong interaction between faculty and specified industries.

Plan and promote compulsory long term (one semester) internship in industry as part of the credit requirements.

University faculty may be appointed formally on government entrepreneurship boards. Retaining researchers of the highest distinction in the University. Increasing of University Fellowships.

Access Establishment of new engineering college one in each of 22 districts of the 32 districts which do not have

Government engineering colleges. Expanding of intake capacity of existing universities, colleges and constituent colleges. Starting Evening

and week end colleges will increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio.

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Open degree system to be encouraged and enhanced so as to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio. Rural students to be attracted through the Distance Education Mode thereby increasing the Gross

Enrolment Ratio. There is a great need for providing broad band connectivity to all students along with low priced

computer accessibility. Continued establishment of infrastructure will increase the GER substantially. Providing funds for

infrastructure development and ICT integration in the existing government colleges and constituent colleges of Universities.

Establishing more number of community colleges will increase the GER in the State. Free education to students to increase the GER. Improvement of infrastructural facilities necessary to facilitate innovation in universities and colleges. Equity Emphasis has to be made for including the marginalized stakeholders into the main stream community for

a balanced human development. Availability of easier and cheaper bank-loans to the needy students Compulsory elementary education that will strengthen democratic fabric has to be qualitative for first

generation learners. Quality There is a need for more merit-based scholarship schemes to the students. Use of smart classrooms, smart whiteboard, LCD projector, Video Conferencing/Internet connectivity,

Laptops will facilitate better learning and easy access of the information. Particularly to enhance the quality of the Distance and Open University systems of Education the

Technology will play a crucial role. Integration of research and publication and disseminate the knowledge through Information and

Communication Technology. Collaborative arrangements with advanced institutions abroad in promoting Internet-based educational

programmes in highly specialized areas. Quality of self-learning materials (SIMS) is the most important aspect in the teaching learning process.

Self-learning materials could be in the form of printed materials, CD-ROMs, audio, video, DVDs, Web based materials etc. Being a flexible system generally there is minimum and maximum period during which a learner is supposed to complete the programme of study.

The quality of faculty members needs to be addressed by proper focus on faculty development initiatives at all levels – Central, State and Institution level.

The teachers shall be properly trained and counseled on this issue to improve the quality of higher education learners.

Training institutions specifically for educational institutions need to be set up. New methods and modes of teaching are to be adopted to increase GER.

Good salary packages and benefits to the faculty so that good brains can be attracted to this profession. An Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution should offer programmes as per the objectives o the

University/Institution. Proper student support service is performed practically. All this would be possible only when the planners, policy makers, faculty members, other part-time and

full time staff including technical and administrative personnel, individually and collectively keep themselves updated with necessary information and knowledge, about the general happenings within these systems and outside of the systems on the general as well as specific developments in the field of distance education.

Communication skill training should start at the school level itself. Students should be enabled, at least from higher secondary level to acquire proficiency in presentation and writing skills. In both English and local languages.

Courses and curriculum offered by the Universities and Professional colleges must be need based, attractive and in diverse fields.

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Organize diverse programmes to motivate students for skill development and to innovate. Provide incentives to teachers and researchers for patents filed. Set up innovation awards for scientists, technologists, researchers and others for the specific innovations

made and publicize such awards to motivate the others in turn. Universities to showcase the available talents on a regular basis. Students must have communication skills and general life skills to interact with society and general public.

This would include knowledge of their general civic rights and duties, awareness of public and private services and how to use them.

Improve the quality of practical training at the colleges and universities. Identify the marketable innovative ideas, processes, products and prototype and formation of multi-

disciplinary teams. Organize short-term entrepreneurship training courses in areas like mushroom culture. Create a market or cooperative for products and services in the field of traditional knowledge. Create or establish ‘consortia’ / ‘clusters’ in diverse fields of science, technology and communication, in an

effort to bring individuals, researchers, experts and institutions together in a specified area or field. The Governor-Chancellor to convene the meeting of the Vice Chancellors at regular intervals to oversee

that the efforts taken is implemented effectively. Universities to submit joint research proposals to National and International funding agencies. Universities to submit joint research proposals to National and International funding agencies. Promote among universities the University-Industry Interface through direct Faculty-Industry interactions

(rather than through training students) and establish a committee to take necessary steps in this regard. Establish a Centre for Excellence in Auto and Automotive Technology. Establish a Centre for Excellence in Nano technology Establish a Centre for Excellence in Solar and clean technology. Establish a Centre for Excellence in bio-technology. Since there is enormous unidentified potential for developing industries, Universities (or Government)

may appoint expert technology and business development consultants to study University research, development and training processes and identify industrial potential.

Identifying best-performing research in the university. Instituting Awards for publications in SCI journals. Empowerment of members of the faculties through ICT tools. Exploring research funding policies compounded with the desire to achieve domestic and international

recognition. ICT based quality education as learning technology. Encouraging interactions between students and entrepreneurs to develop critical thinking. Providing quality training to trainers. Evolving market-relevant/need-based educational programmes. Career Guidance and Counselling to advice students on employment opportunities and career paths. Revamping the curriculum periodically suited to job requirement. Developing lifelong learning policies. Sports in the educational institutions to be part of core-curriculum instead of extra-curriculum for physical

fitness/recreation than for competition. Encouraging yoga education. Developing technical, vocation education and training. Capacity building. Making appointment of Physical Education Teacher compulsory in schools/colleges. Promotion of entrepreneurship education for self-employment. Improving the educational infrastructure. Promoting Regional Centres of Excellence in Higher Education. Focusing on Science and Technology innovation.

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To have built-in impact evaluation component to ensure that they are result-based focusing on quality and learning outcomes.

Strengthening knowledge and understanding of disaster management. Making mandatory assessment and accreditation of institutions Providing employment through creation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for regionally

balanced economic and social development. Research All the Universities in Tamilnadu to indicate their strength in research in specified areas as well as the

infrastructural facilities available with them in a proforma along with their future requirements to promote joint research among individuals and institutions.

Promote the trasnslational research potential like the Techno-entrepreneur Promotion Programme (TePP).

Set up institutional support for ‘incubator schemes’ at every University to promote entrepreneurial skill among motivated young graduates.

Providing seed-grant to select candidates, based on specific criteria, for start-ups. Increase the intake of Ph.D. candidates with potential to innovate. Organize a series of awareness programme on the importance and relevance of patent, patent application

and benefits of such patents. Facilitate/promote Memorandum of understanding among all the Universities in Tamilnadu to further

promote joint research, training as well as sharing the available research facilities. Institutionalized patent protection for traditional knowledge, both for products and services. Create and assist access to global market for such products and services. Create an exclusive corpus for Research and Development in every University. Establish an International Centre Research Facilitation and training. Enhancing Research Profile of the University by Setting up research centres of excellence, creating Annual

research activity report mechanism, Setting up research database and setting up Institutional research plans.

Publishing research reports, discussion papers, monographs, conference proceedings, data set. Exchange good Research practices across different universities in Tamilnadu. Increasing volumes of research of data/information produced by researchers and of data/information to

which researchers need access. More research degree program. Finding the resources from within the university to build research expertise. Assisting faculty to apply for research grants from central agencies. Recognizing leading research laboratories as Research centres. Organizing Capacity building for research scholars in Research Components. Providing of a platform for Maximum utilization for following resources Websites and home pages Gateways and portals Full text Databases Scholarly Publications Search Engines Discussion Groups and open software applications Courseware Research repositories Web content N list, Infblinet and infonet. Increasing substantially the Long-term trends in the external financing of academic research. Providing the academic and administrative services and facilities needed to facilitate research excellence

and knowledge transfer. Taking care of Government policies as the institutional visions of research and development.

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Facilitating with Interdisciplinary academic clusters. Exploring the possibility for Publication of industrial-academic cooperative research. Sharing the expertise with growing universities or institutions aspiring to gain research recognition. Encouraging quantum of inter-disciplinary researches. Pooling of resources by different institutions. Tying up with institutions of National importance. Increased access to open and public data for provision of public services. Education and skills training using ICT. Mobile applications for education. Emphasizing ownership of intellectual property in R & D. Strengthening the commitments of R & D for more patent licensing. Creating of synergies in innovative programmes. Collaborating with high research profile Partners. Addressing the most intellectually exciting scientific and technological questions. Linking funding to University Research Performance (URP) in other countries. Incorporating International Research practices. Promoting Research Consultancy with global importance. Exchanging good research practices across the Globe Increasing number of patents. Increasing bandwidth demands bring a pressing need for better utilization of bandwidth through efficient

spectrum allocation. Developing large networked systems, machine-to-machine communication, cloud computing, wireless

networks and smart networks. Researching through mobile network system. Providing a tablet pc to all the faculty members. Developing quality e-content generation on different components of research. Concentrating researches on GIS, e-Waste management and ground water management. Establishing Green computing and green device designs.

P.Private Sector Participation

The State has been encouraging private sector participation to ensure its holistic development. Some of the initiatives taken in this regard are listed below:

Government should offer tax concessions/fiscal incentives for setting up campuses of higher education by private/corporate sectors.

Apart from private-sector support, the provisions relating to Foreign Direct Investment should also be eased.

Big corporate houses should take the lead in setting up endowments for supporting higher education institutions.

Organize Industry – University joint ‘Short Term Certificate Courses’ in special areas of industrial and business importance.

Organize a series of workshops with business houses and industry leaders in seeking technology transfer for converting patent into products or services.

To initiate process of identification of experts in diverse fields of industry, business and government and empanel them as co-guides to supervise Ph.D. candidates and research projects.

Government to convene a meeting of all stakeholders( Universities, business houses, industry, their associations) for providing a platform to kick-start the process of bringing University-Industry interface.

Organize summer internship programmes in which students spend a month in an industry or industry related institutions.

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Establish a Cell with an expert Liaison Officer, preferably with an industry or business background, to study industry requirements and report to the University Authorities on a regular basis. This will give inputs to Universities to modify courses in tune with industry requirements.

To include representatives of industry, business, trade and government in Board of Studies, University bodies and Committees and to initiate necessary amendments wherever necessary.

The Government to create ‘single window clearances’ for promoting the university-industry interface. To establish University-Industry partnership to solve the problems of the state and the nation like the

mosquito vector control, Carbon-di-oxide sensors to check microbial contamination in processed food, bio-therapeutics, converting waste into bio-energy and the like.

As part of Corporate Social Responsibility, the Industry should contribute to a maximum extent of the potential for the benefit of research activities and the Government to be requested to take necessary action in this regard.

Promoting Industrial support of academic research Encouraging collaboration, regionally, nationally and internationally and effective partnerships with other

research institutions, research agencies, funding bodies/sponsors and benefactors. Collaboration with industries for promotion of sports in the form of sponsorships / endowments in the

educational institutions.

Q.Detailed component- wise allocations

Component 1and 2New Universities by Up gradation of existing autonomous collegesConversion of Colleges to Cluster Universities

The 12 state universities located in various districts are functioning with the objective of imparting higher education to students of all walks of life and also providing accessibility by virtue of it being positioned in strategic locations across the State. These Universities have a reasonable number of affiliated colleges. Considering the fact that increase in the number of colleges would only burden the University and reduce it to an administrative and exam conducting unit, more colleges have been granted autonomy, to resolve this challenge. In Tamilnadu, 25 colleges are enjoying autonomous status. These colleges function independently and behave like free Universities. The Government autonomous colleges function very effectively and enjoy their autonomy as much as the private autonomous colleges. The 81 Government colleges are located to offer maximum accessibility to students and these cover all the geographical gaps. The 21 New Model colleges have been established in regions identified as backward areas. Whenever, the Government starts a new college, it is very keen to establish them in backward areas. This stance taken by the State Government ensures that the University functions as an efficient institutional structure and focuses on creativity in teaching, learning, curriculum development and research. Further, quality enhancement and accountability are assured because of the autonomous status given to colleges and therefore the burden of the Universities is considerably reduced. The universities which offer distance education have a separate directorate to look into the administration and effective functioning of this wing. Consequently, the academics in the University are more focused on promoting teaching and research. Therefore, Tamilnadu has decided against the creation of more universities, and the conversion of colleges to cluster universities but, would rather expend their energies and focus on routing mediocrity and enriching education with a view to achieving excellence.

11 new Government Polytechnic Colleges were started (2013-14). The students are economically weaker sections belong to rural area to do their Diploma level Technical courses without any tuition fees, as per the existing norms. Hence, the State Government has taken initiatives promoting all-round and social development in Tamil Nadu by providing more opportunities in Higher learning for the above rural students belonging to poor families.

All the above 11 Polytechnic Colleges are presently functioning in the Temporary premises. AICTE approval was also received for the above 11 Institutions. It is proposed to include these 11 Colleges which have just started functioning, under the RUSA for financial assistance for Setting up of New Polytechnics.

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Component 3 – Infrastructure Grant to Universities

Infrastructure with the right ambience, proper facilities and necessary amenities is necessary to provide a favourable atmosphere for the aspiring learners. Hence, it is absolutely necessary to improve and upscale the infrastructural facilities of the Universities. These Universities are the nodal centres of excellence for a number of colleges. Therefore, it is mandatory to upgrade the infrastructure of these Universities. The funding will enable the Universities to function effectively and win encomiums in academics; and as a result, would enable them to pursue extensive research, which will have widespread effects. The SHEC proposes to allot funds to universities for this purpose. The details are furnished below:

University Infrastructure

S No Priority University 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total

1.

No 12 BEst 2008

Tamilnadu Teacher’s Education University

993.90144 778.291584 - 1772.193024

2. Est 1984 women’s univ.

Mother Theresa 879.27 1121.15 - 2000.42

3. Est 1978 Anna 955.3 1045 - 2000.3

4. Est 1857 Madras 902.5 1097.50 - 2000

5. Est 1985 Alagappa 1185 809 - 1994

6. Est 1982 Bharathidasan university 1150 850 - 2000

7. Est 1929 Annamalai 1235.5 764.5 - 2000

8. Est 1965 Madurai Kamaraj 1211.7 758.28 - 1969.98

9. Est 1982 Bharathiyar 1020 980 - 2000

10. Est 1990 Manonmaniam Sundaranar 950 1050 - 2000

11. Est 1997 Periyar 948.7 1050 - 1998.712. Est 2002 Thiruvalluvar 653.8 1175 - 1828.8

Total 12085.67144 11478.72158 - 23564.39302

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Component 4 -New Model Colleges

Features of Proposed Model Colleges

There is a revolutionary change taking place in higher education, the inspiration for which to a great extent comes from the work undertaken in the sphere of school education. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) have impacted school education at the primary and secondary levels. RUSA (Rashtriya Uchathar Shiksha Abhiyan), National Mission on Higher Education, is most obviously an extension of this vision into the realm of higher education.

The model school concept was put forward in the 11 th Plan. The objective was to ensure that quality education at the school level was made accessible – one in every block of the country. The 6000 schools selected for this endeavour would be given infrastructure and facilities of the same standard as Kendriya Vidyalayas and with stipulations on pupil-teacher ratio, ICT usage, holistic educational environment, appropriate curriculum and emphasis on output and outcomes.

The model school, in essence, provides a holistic education, touching on all key aspects of personality development, i.e. the physical, emotional, intellectual and aesthetic. In the same spirit, model colleges would be primarily devoted to human development.

Challenges which will be addressed by the model colleges

Pseudo Urbanization and Modernity

Tamil Nadu is proud to have a high GER. The subtext of this trend in upward mobility through higher education is that we have a phenomenon of deserted villages (influx to the city by educated youth), towns with elderly population, cities with underemployed youth and incompetent degree holders.

Depletion of Workforce

We are poised at an opportune moment in the growth of our nation. The average age in 2020 of our nation would be 27, that of USA 40 and of China 46 and of Europe 47. Now, the major challenge facing us is about how we equip ourselves to convert the demographic dividend into an educated workforce. However, the present trend of swelling the number of degree holders, who in reality are unemployable and in many cases underemployed, has to be checked. The model colleges may be an answer to this predicament and lead the nation to real prosperity.

Key Features of the Model Colleges

An Institute of Regional Development

The model college will be an institute of regional development. It is strategically located (physically and metaphorically) between the extremes of modernity/urbanization. It should hopefully address the problem of exodus from villages and towns to the claustrophobic metropolis. There will be a reciprocal relationship between the potential of the region and the human potential in the region. This is not to say that the model college will be circumscribed only to the skills such as agriculture, weaving, etc, i.e. the potential of the region.

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Holistic Development

The model colleges will, in a meaningful way, enhance the College Population Index (CPI). Given the lopsided system of education, human development has not been realized in the real sense. There is entropy in the continuum between education and employment and it seems to be a vicious cycle. As reiterated, model colleges are not really about skill development, but about education that is holistic, stimulating, intellectual, emotional and aesthetic development.

Wellbeing

The Human Development Index (HDI) is said to be a composite of well-being in relation to life expectancy, education and income. The model college, an institute of regional development should achieve this sense of well-being. Needless to say, this will be reflected in the GDP.

Social Justice

One of the key objectives of the model college is to empower the marginalized, disenfranchised and disadvantaged communities which have been excluded from the mainstream. Significantly in this model of social change, (model college/institute of regional development) empowerment is for the preservation of communities and their protection from urban spread. Since the model college is an institute of regional development, it will give impetus to traditional knowledge and make education relevant to individual and regional potential and needs.

The Government of India, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of Higher Education, vide its letter F.No.4-18/2007UII (Vol II), dated 9-2-10, came forward to assist the state governments to set up model degree colleges in each of the 374 identified educationally backward districts all over India.Under the scheme

1.The Central Government shall provide assistance to the extent of 1/3 of the capital cost (estimated at Rs.8 crore) for starting of Model Arts & Science Colleges.2.Land has to be provided free of cost by the State Government.3.The scheme shall be implemented by the University Grants Commission/Ministry of Human Resource Development to the State Universities/State Government concerned.4.MOU has to be signed between University Grants Commission/Ministry of Human Resource Development and State Governments for getting Central share under Model Colleges Scheme.In Tamil Nadu the following 27 Districts have been identified for this assistance where the GER in Higher Education is low.Accordingly university constituent model arts and science colleges have been opened at the following places in the identified districts during the year 2011-2012, 2012-2013 & 2013-2014.

S.No. District Place Affiliated to

1. Thiruvannamalai Thennagur Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore

2. Villupuram Thiruvennainallur Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore3. Pudukottai Aranthangi Bharathidasan University, Trichy4. Theni Kottur Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai5. Dharmapuri Pennagaram Periyar University, Salem6. Virudhunagar Sattur Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

7. Thiruvarur Thiruthuraipoondi Bharathidasan University, Trichy

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8. Nagapattinam Vedaranyam Bharathidasan University, Trichy9. Vellore Thiruppathur Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore10. Thoothukudi Nagalapuram M.S. University, Madurai11. Kancheepuram Nemmeli University of Madras, Chennai12. Salem Edappadi Periyar University, Salem13. Kanniyakumari Kanniyakumari M.S.University, Tirunelveli14. Dindigul Vedasandur Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai15. Erode Modakurichi Bharathiar University, Coimbatore16. Madurai Thirumangalam Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai17. Thiruvallur Tiruvottiyur Madras University, Chennai18. Ramanathapuram Paramakudi Alagappa University, Karaikudi19. Tirunelveli Kadayanallur M.S.University, Tirunelveli20. Perambalur Veppur Bharathidasan University, Trichy21. Cuddalore Thittakkudi Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore

Total for one model college

S.No Description Total1 Construction 746.302 Facilities 453.7

Total 1200

As per the G.O. (Ms) No.219 Hr. Edn. Dated 26-11-2012 orders have been issued for fixing capital cost for University Constituent Model Arts and Science Colleges opened during the years 2011-2012 & 2012-2013 with State’s share Rs.241.66 lakh, Central Government’s share Rs.241.66 lakh and University’s share Rs.241.68 lakh amounting to a total of Rs.725.00 lakh.Land has been identified for all these colleges. The process of land transfer has been completed and State government’s share has been released. The universities have released their share and take necessary steps for release of the Central share. The total capital cost of construction for the 21 Model colleges works out to 15672.5 lakhs. The buildings are constructed and the construction will be complete once we receive the UGC share.

Fund OutlayS. No. College 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total

1 Nemilli- Madras Univ 1200 -- -- 12002 Thiruvottiyur-Madras University 1200 -- -- 12003 Thennangiur-Tiruvalluvar 1200 -- -- 12004 Thiruvenainallur- Tiruvalluvar 1200 -- -- 12005 Thirupathur- Tiruvalluvar 1200 -- -- 12006 Thithakkudi- Tiruvalluvar 1200 -- -- 12007 Kottur MKU 1200 -- -- 12008 Sattur MKU 1200 -- -- 12009 Thirumangalam MKU 1200 -- -- 1200

10 Vedasandur MKU 1200 -- -- 120011 Pennagaram - Periyar 1200 -- -- 120012 Edappadi- Periyar 1200 -- -- 1200

13 Paramakudi Arts & Science College (Alagappa)

1200 -- -- 1200

14 Modakurichi(Bharathiyar) 1200 -- -- 120015 Veppur (Bharathidasan) 1200 -- -- 120016 Tiruthuraipoondi(Bharathidasan) 1200 -- -- 1200

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17 Vedanranyam (Bharathidasan) 1200 -- -- 120018 Aranrhangi (Bharathidasan) 1200 -- -- 120019 Nagalapuram (M.S.Univ.) 1200 -- -- 120020 Kadayanallur(M.S.Univ.) 1200 -- -- 120021 Kanyakumari (M.S.Univ.) 1200 -- -- 1200

Total 25200 -- -- 25200

Component 5 Up gradation of Model Colleges

The following 12 colleges in Educationally Backward Blocks (EBB) have been identified to be upgraded into model colleges. They are non-autonomous and with the student strength of around 2000.

S.No

Name of the colleges Year of est

Total cost (Rs. lakhs) Reasons in support of model college

1 Government Thirumagal Mills College, (GTMC), Gudiyattam

1964 368 To get opportunities in the textile industry.

2 Government Arts College - Ariyalur

1965 372.75 Building manpower for Cement industries and sugar industries

3 Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Namakkal

1968 365 Specialization on poultry and metallurgy

4 Sri Subramaniaswamy Government Arts College, Tirutani

1970 394 Industrial area - to create workforce in the automobile and manufacturing industries

5 Rajeswari Vedachalam Government Arts College, Chengalpattu

1970398 Silk Technology, Heritage Buildings, Building

Tourism

6 Government Arts College, Udumalpet

1971 352 To specialise in Textile, paper and farming industries

7 Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Attur

1972 375 To increase the effieciency and capacity of Tapioca and javvarisi based industries

8 Government Arts College for Women, Krishnagiri

1992 397 Industrial area - to create workforce in the automobile and manufacturing industries

9 Government Arts College for Women, Ramanathapuram

1994 392 Focus will be on preservation of heritage building, archery & defence

10 Government Arts College, Paramakudi

1995 380 Focus will be on preservation of heritage building, archery & defence

11 Government Arts College for Women, Nilakottai

1998 400 To create work force for the industries in the district

12 Kamarajar Government Arts College, Surandai

2007 397 Small scale industries and marketing

(i) These Colleges will be upgraded to model colleges of excellence

(ii) Tertiary education provided in a model college should be holistic and integral, touching upon physical, emotional and aesthetic development in addition to academics.

(iii) Necessary infrastructure will be provided in such colleges not only for satisfying teaching needs, but also for sports and co-curricular activities. There will be sufficient scope for sports, recreation and outdoor activities. Facilities like playground, gardens, auditorium etc. will be provided in Model Colleges.

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(iv) The curriculum should cast the local culture and environment and learning should be activity based with a futuristic view on the job and career of the rural student.

(v) These colleges will have adequate ICT infrastructure, Internet connectivity and full time computer teachers.

(vi) The Teacher Student Ratio should not exceed 1:10 and the classrooms will be smart class rooms and spacious enough to accommodate at least 30 students.

(vii) These Colleges will be provided with arts and music faculty besides subject specific professors, associate professors and assistant professors as per the usual norms. These colleges will also create facility for activities emphasizing Indian heritage and art & craft.

(viii) Special emphasis may be given on teaching of Science, maths and english. If required, bridge-courses may be introduced for weak students.

(ix) The college curricula should include the material/items that inculcate leadership qualities, team spirit, participation abilities, development of soft skills and ability to deal with real life situations.

(x) Health education and health check up will be introduced in these Colleges. (xi) A good digital library having literature browsing search engines in addition to books and magazines for students and teachers will be provided.

(xii) Field trips and educational tours will be an integral part of the curriculum.

Contemporary CurriculaThe Curriculum is to be framed with a consideration on the location of the colleges and the major vocation of the people and cultural background. The following table gives a glimpse of characteristic features/ specialities of the location of these colleges. The curricula based on these cultural and vocational aspects would be composed.

1. Government Arts College - Ariyalur2. Sri Subramaniaswamy Government Arts College, Tirutani3. Government Thirumagal Mills College, (GTMC), Gudiyattam4. Government Arts College for Women, Krishnagiri5. Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Namakkal6. Government Arts College, Udumalpet7. Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Attur8. Government Arts College for Women, Ramanathapuram9. Government Arts College, Paramakudi10. Government Arts College for Women, Nilakottai11. Kamarajar Government Arts College, Surandai12. Rajeswari Vedachalam Government Arts College, Chengalpattu

Fund OutlaySl.no Year of

est.colleges 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total

1 1964 Government Thirumagal Mills College, (GTMC), Gudiyattam

93 131 171 395

2 1965 Government Arts College - Ariyalur 92.25 259.25 49.25 400.753 1968 Arignar Anna Government Arts

College, Namakkal 57 248 91 396

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4 1970 Sri Subramaniaswamy Government Arts College, Tirutani

56 165 178 399

5 1970 Rajeswari Vedachalam Government Arts College, Chengalpattu 73 240 85 398

6 1971 Government Arts College, Udumalpet 58 183 158 3997 1972 Arignar Anna Government Arts

College, Attur 35 200 160 395

8 1992 Government Arts College for Women, Krishnagiri

97 170 130 397

9 1994 Government Arts College for Women, Ramanathapuram

205 173 20 398

10 1995 Government Arts College, Paramakudi 85 190 121 39611 1998 Government Arts College for Women,

Nilakottai 110 155 135 400

12 2007 Kamarajar Government Arts College, Surandai 63 245 89 397

Total 1024.25 2359.25 1387.25 4770.75

Each model college has to be well equipped with the state of the art facilities with good learning atmosphere for each student. Since it is proposed to frame the contemporary curricula in such a way as to cater to the local needs based on the cultural background.

Upgradation of University Constituent colleges

The State has also decided to upgrade 19 constituent colleges affiliated to the state universities (other than the 21 model colleges) into model colleges

Sl.No.

colleges Year of est.

University 2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

Total

1 Bharathidasan University College,Kurumbalur, Perambalur

2006 Bharathidasan University

70 180 150 4002. Bharathidasan University

College (W),Orathanad



College,Lalgudi



Constituent Arts & Science College,Inamkulathur, Srirangam



Constituent College Arts & Science College,Nannilam


70 180 150 400

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6. Bharathidasan University Constituent College,Nagapattinam


70 180 150 4007. Bharathiar University of

Constituent college,Valparai

2006 Bharathiar University

15 275 110 400

8. Bharathiar University of Constituent college,Gudalur

2003 Bharathiar University

15 275 110 400

9. Periyar University College of Arts and Science,Harur

2011 Periyar University 71 198 131 400

10 Periyar University College of Arts and Science,Papireddipatti


11 Periyar University Arts and Science College,Mettur


12 Mother Teresa Women's University College, Kodaikanal

1995 Mother Teresa Women's University

120 160 120 400

13 Mother Teresa Women's University College of Education

1995 Mother Teresa Women's University

120 160 120 400

14 Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Constituent college of Arts and Science,Sathangulam

1994 Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

- 290 110 400

15 Madurai Kamaraj University College, Madurai

1994 Madurai Kamaraj University

50 290 60 400

16 Madurai Kamaraj University college,Andipatti


50 290 60 400

17 Madurai Kamaraj University college,Arupukottai


50 290 60 400

18 Thiruvalluvar University Constituent College,Arakkonam

2012 Thiruvalluvar University

15 275 110 400

19 Thiruvalluvar University Constituent College,Kallakurichi

2012 Thiruvalluvar University

15 275 110 400

TOTAL 1083 4254 2263 7600

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Total of Component 5

Government Arts and Science Colleges 1024.25 2359.25 1387.25 4770.75

University Constituent colleges 1083 4254 2263 7600

TOTAL 2107.25 6613.25 3650.25 12370.75

Component 6 – New Colleges (Professional & Technical)

The Government of Tamil Nadu has taken efforts to promote quality education in the field of Technical Education at Degree and Diploma levels. At present, there are 10 Government Engineering Colleges, 3 Government-Aided Engineering Colleges, 18 Constituent Colleges of Anna University and 605 Self-Financing Engineering Colleges. In the polytechnic sector, there are 41 Government Polytechnic Colleges, 34 Government-Aided Polytechnic Colleges, 3 Affiliated Polytechnic Colleges, 1 Film Institute, 1 Labour Institute and 15 Hotel Management and Catering Technology Institutions and 406 Self-Financing Polytechnic Colleges in Tamil Nadu. However the Government of Tamil Nadu is keen to promote quality education in the field of Technical Education at Degree and Diploma levels. Tamil Nadu has 32 districts. There are only ten government colleges, one in each district, which means that the State needs to establish 22 new engineering colleges so that each district will have one government engineering college. Though the State has many self financing colleges and though the State controls the fee structure of these colleges, the eligible but marginalized student finds it difficult to pursue technical education in these colleges.

Admissions to government engineering colleges are centralized in a single window system and the quota system is adhered to. The present state of demand and supply with regard to government engineering colleges is an inequity that needs to be addressed. The establishment of one government engineering college in each state through RUSA will set right this lopsidedness. The State therefore proposes to set up 22 government colleges, one in each of the 32 districts which do not have government engineering colleges at present.

S. No. Name of the College

Grants required(Rs in Lakhs)

2014

-20

15

2015

-20

16

2016

-20

17

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1 Engg College in Ariyalur 2516.12 2516.12

2 Engg College in Chennai 2849.22 2849.22

3 Engg College in Cuddalore 2516.12 2516.12

4 Engg College in Dindigul 2516.12 2516.12

5 Engg College in Erode 2516.12 2516.12

6 Engg College in Kancheepuram 2516.12 2516.12

7 Engg College in Kanniyakumari 2516.12 2516.12

8 Engg College in Karur 2516.12 2516.12

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9 Engg College in Madurai 2629.58 2629.58

10 Engg College in Nagapattinam 2516.12 2516.12

11 Engg College in Namakkal 2516.12 2516.12

12 Engg College in Perambalur 2516.12 2516.12

13 Engg College in Pudukottai 2516.12 2516.12

14 Engg College in Ramanathapuram 2516.12 2516.12

15 Engg College in The Nilgiris 2849.22 2849.22

16 Engg College in Thiruvallur 2516.12 2516.12

17 Engg College in Thiruvarur 2516.12 2516.12

18 Engg College in Thoothukudi 2516.12 2516.12

19 Engg College in Tiruppur 2629.58 2629.58

20 Engg College in Tiruvannamalai 2516.12 2516.12

21 Engg College in Villupuram 2516.12 2516.12

22 Engg College in Virudhunagar 2516.12 2516.12

Total 17945.94 17612.84 20688.9

8 56247.76

Component 7 – Infrastructure grant to colleges

Given the high GER that Tamilnadu demonstrates the thrust will be on growth rather than expansion and also making the existing state institutions elite and advanced centers of higher education. The aided colleges also serve the needy the poor and the minority sections of the society. The state has already established government institutions and meanwhile deemed universities and self-financing colleges take care of the middle class and the upper middle class stratum. The intake of the state universities and colleges mainly accommodate the underprivileged students. Even enrolment of the urban government colleges like Presidency and Queen Mary’s Colleges show that majority of students hail from the suburban areas and thus these colleges cater to the higher educational needs of the underprivileged students and give them access to enjoy high and often outstanding educational opportunities. It is imperative at this stage that the poor and deficient educational arrangements in government institutions are transformed into palpable privileged networks and an ambience conducive for education and research is created. The state has already started concentrating on generating resources to improve the standards of the government institutions by developing the infrastructure. In 2014, the state government sanctioned Rs 100 crores to upgrade the 62 government arts and science colleges, 7 government colleges of education and the 24 university constituent colleges to enable the students study in a privileged ambience. This includes tables and chairs for teachers, desks and benches for students, modern blackboards and notice boards in classrooms computer tables and chairs for language laboratories, tables and chairs for department libraries, almirahs for library books computerization of libraries, establishment of good quality laboratories in all aspects including provisions like equipment, tables, worktables, water pipes, and gas pipes and LCD projectors for science departments. Also providing hygienic water facilities, improvement of kitchen and dining halls in the hostels, provision for toilets facilities, dustbins, provision

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for lifts, fans and accessories to classrooms, libraries, teacher’s rest rooms and kitchens. Rs 2680.45 lakhs has been spent.

Apart from these govt colleges 13 constituent colleges affiliated to Anna University also in need of infrastructure facilities

No. Infrastructure Grants RequiredFund Outlay (in lakhs)

Amount2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

1 Presidency College (Autonomous), Chennai 600 005

- 72.4 127.6 - 200

2 Institute of Advanced Study in Education, Saidapet, Chennai

- 110.5 89.5 - 200

3 Government Arts College (Men) (Autonomous), Nandanam, Chennai – 35.

- 125 75 - 200

4 Queen Mary’s College, Chennai - 135 65 - 200

5 Bharathi Women's College, Chennai - 95.17 104.91 - 200.08

6 Lady Willington Institute of Advanced Study, Chennai

- 97 103 - 200

7 Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore - 105 95 - 200

8 Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Villupuram

- 105 95 - 200

9 Quaid-E-Millath Government College, Chennai

- 133 67 - 200

10 Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College (Autonomous), Vyasarpadi, Chennai – 39

- 125 75 - 200

11 Government Arts and Science College, Uthiramerur, Kancheepuram

- 135.15 55 - 190.15

12 Government Arts College, Coimbatore - 105 95 - 200

13 Government Arts College for women, Bargur. - 110 90 - 200

14 Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam - 105 95 - 200

15 Government Arts College (Men), Krishnagiri - 98 102 - 200

16 Government Arts College for Women, Salem-8.

- 130 70 - 200

17 Government College of Education, Komarapalayam, Namakkal.

- 121 70 - 191

18 Government College of Education, Coimbatore

- 84.25 34.8 - 119.05

19 Namakkal Kavignar Ramalingam College for Women, Namakkal.

- 136 33 - 169

20 Government Arts College, Dharmapuri. - 136.5 61.75 - 198.25

21 Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College, Rasipuram

- 132.75 75.25 - 208

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22 LRG College, Tiruppur - 115 85 - 200

23 Chikkanna Government Arts College, Tiruppur

- 85 70 - 155

24 Government Arts College, Salem – 7 - 121 78 - 199

25 Government Arts and Science College, Hosur, Krishnagiri

- 135.15 52 - 187.15

26 Government Arts and Science College, Kankeyam, Tirupur

- 134.15 51 - 185.15

27 Government Arts and Science College for Women, Karimangalam, Dharmapuri

- 137.15 53 - 190.15

28 Government Arts and Science College, Komarapalayam, Namakkal

- 140.15 54 - 194.15

29 Government Arts and Science College (Co-Ed), Muthukulathur, Ramanathapuram

- 128.15 50 - 178.15

30 Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi

- 124 76 - 200

31 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women, Madurai

- 114.5 86.23 - 200.73

32 Government Arts College, Melur - 125 75 - 200

33 M.V.Muthiah Government Arts College, Dindigul

- 114 72 - 186

34 Raja Dorasingham Government Arts College, Sivagangai

- 100 90 - 190

35 Sethupathy Government Arts college, Ramanathapuram

- 114 22 - 136

36 Government Arts College for Women, Sivaganga

- 129 72 - 201

37 VSS Government Arts College, Pulankurichi - 145.58 51.7 - 197.28

38 Government Arts and Science College (Co-Ed), Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram

- 139.15 53 - 192.15

39 Government Arts and Science College (Co-Ed), Sivakasi, Virudhunagar

- 133.15 52 - 185.15

40 Government Arts and Science College (Co-Ed), Thiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram

- 135.15 53 - 188.15

41 Dharmapuram Gnanambigai Government Arts College for Women, Mayiladuthurai

- 136.5 61.75 - 198.25

42 Thiru. Vi. Ka. Government Arts College, Tiruvarur

- 151 49 - 200

43 M.R. Government Arts College, Mannargudi - 159.01 40.31 - 199.32

44 Periyar E.V.R.College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli-620 023

- 110 90 - 200

45 H.H.The Rajah’s College (Aut) Pudukkottai. - 130 65 - 195

46 Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Pudukkottai

- 156 45 - 201

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47 Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College, Vridhachalam

- 150 50 - 200

48 Government College of Education, Pudukkottai

- 110 106 - 216

49 Kunthavai Naacchiyaar Govt. Arts College(W), Autonomous, Thanjavur – 7

- 115 85 - 200

50 Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Musiri

- 120 80 - 200

51 Government College of Education, Orthanad - 139 58 - 197

52 Government Arts College, Tiruverambur, Trichy

- 105 95 - 200

53 Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous), Thanjavur

- 110 90 - 200

54 Government Arts College, Kulithalai - 639 120.

- 119 77 - 196

55 Thiru. A. Govindaswami Govt. Arts College, Tindivanam – 604 002.

- 101 89 - 190

56 Government College for Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam

- 150 50 - 200

57 Government Arts College (Autonomous), Karur – 639 005.

- 116.5 83.5 - 200

58 Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam

- 150 50 - 200

59 Government Arts and Science College (Co-Ed), Karambakudi, Pudukottai

- 131.15 49 - 180.15

60 Government Arts and Science College, Peravurani

- 135.15 53 - 188.15

61 Rani Anna Government Arts College for Women, Tirunelveli

- 121 79 - 200

62 Government Arts College, C. Mutlur, Killai, Chidambaram – 608 102

- 122 78 - 200

63 Government Arts and Science College (Co-Ed), Kovilpatti

- 139.15 55 - 194.15

64 Muthurangam Government Arts College (Autonomous)

- 126.5 56.5 - 183

65 Government Arts College, Tiruvannamalai, - 125.5 76.25 - 201.75

66 Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Cheyyar

- 105 95 - 200

67 Arignar Anna Government College For Women, Walajapet

- 95 105 - 200

68 Loganatha Narayanaswamy Government Arts College, Ponneri

- 128 72 - 200

69 Government College of Education, Vellore - 91.6 99.4 - 191

TOTAL - 8414.06 4957.45 - 13371.51

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Colleges for which claim is made in component 5:

No. Infrastructure Grants RequiredFund Outlay (in lakhs)

Amount2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

1Govt. Thirumagal Mills College, Gudiyatham 140 60 - 200

2 Government Arts College,Ariyalur – 621 713.

104.5 84.25 - 188.75

3 Arignar Anna GovernmentArts College, Namakkal - 2

79 121 - 200

4Sri Subramaniaswamy Government Arts College,Tiruttani – 631 209.

124 74 - 198

5Rajeswari Vedachalam Government Arts College, Chengalpattu – 603 001.

137.5 61.25 - 198.75

6 Government Arts College,Udumalpet - 642 126.

110 90 - 200

7 Arignar Anna GovernmentArts College, Attur - 636 121

110 90 - 200

8 Government Arts College for Women,Krishnagiri - 635 001

135 65 - 200

9 Government Arts College for Women, Ramanathapuram – 623 501.

137.16 44.73 - 181.89

10 Government Arts College,Paramakudi – 623 707.

130 70 - 200

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Government Arts College for Women, Batlagundu (via), Noothalapuram (PO),Nilakkottai – 624 202. Dindigul Dt.

130 70 - 200

12 Government Arts College,Surandai – 627 859.

75 61 - 136

TOTAL 1412.16 891.23 - 2303.39

Colleges of Technology

Infrastructure-Colleges of Technology

S No Description 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total1 13 Constituent Colleges of

Technology, Anna University 1690 910 - 2600

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Total –Infrastructure to Colleges

S. No Description 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total1 69 Government Arts and Science

colleges8414.06 4957.45 - 13371.51

2 12 Government Arts and Science colleges (under comp.5 also)

1412.16 891.23 - 2303.39

2 13 Constituent Colleges of Technology, Anna University 1690 910 - 2600

Total 11516.22 6758.68 - 18274.9

Component 8 Research and Innovation

Component 8: Vision of the State on Research, Innovation and Quality Improvement

Research, Innovation and Quality Improvement is indispensable to the development of any society. Vision 2023 of the State envisions development that encompasses all spheres of life. The endeavour is to work towards making Tamil Nadu a India’s leading state on social development, with the highest Human Development Index (HDI) amongst all Indian states. To this end the State prioritises Higher Education and seeks to make Tamil Nadu a “knowledge capital and innovation hub”.

Thankfully, RUSA, an absolutely comprehensive scheme by MHRD has arrived at an opportune moment and enables the realization of the goals of the state. RUSA has provided three excellent parameters for self appraisal namely, Access, Equity and Excellence. Tamil Nadu with its high GER of 42 against the national GER 29.4 (figures for 2013-14) has achieved substantial success on two fronts – access and equity. The goal of the state is to aspire towards excellence by capitalising on the opportunity provided by RUSA for research, innovation and quality improvement.

The state of Tamilnadu feels that the indicator of development in the state in the higher education need not be anymore the GER or equity, but it must be measured in terms of research and innovation and it turn it will result on overall social development including employability and placement. It is to be nitched on skills and capabilities. The State envisions to reconceptualize development in higher education by focusing on regional development. The parameter henceforth must be based on performance indicator – is to be measured on research outcome, employability and placement rather than GER.

The State proposes that at the first phase to enhance basic research activities at the selected and reputed government institutions and state universities. So the present proposal primarily focuses on reinforcing the ongoing research activities by establishing inevitable research hubs and centres at the institutional and university level.

At the second phase the State will coordinate these institutional and university hubs and centres and establish centralized research centres in order to elevate and excel to the international standards of research.

Goals

To achieve world class competence

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To advance scholarship by offering innovative teaching programs

To use information and communication technology (ICT) liberally in the teaching learning process

To develop academic excellence by building competence among the learners

To empower stakeholders by bringing out their hidden potential

To foster independent thinking and decision making

To impart values and concern for multicultural society, human values, community wellbeing and sustainable environment

To ensure safety of heritage and culture

To create conducive environment for conducting high quality research in emerging areas

To do meaningful research, which would have a long term beneficial effect on society

State Universities

Strengths

There are 12 State Universities most of which have UGC recognised Centres with Potential for Excellence. All our universities except the relatively new TTEU have got 12B status. They also have to their credit publications with high impact factor. About 20 patents have been obtained in all.

Anna University is the pride of the State and one of the best State-run Universities in the country. True to the origin and pioneering roles it is continuously contributing in shaping the engineering education and research in the country. Its long tradition dating back two centuries, introduction of many engineering disciplines in the country and its rare and wide diversity with 28 different UG and 86 PG programmes make this a richly deserving institution for receiving support under RUSA. The following are the highlights of its innovative approaches employed as the back ground of the proposal.

A major thrust to boost the industry and society oriented innovative research outcomes has been given by seeking a grant of Rs.1,22,83,58,398/- . Significantly the four centres of excellence envisaged in vision 2023 document have been included to develop frontier technologies in automotive, nano technology, biotechnology and energy. To foster best talent and international interaction, attractive research fellowship for scholars and faculty has been proposed. Grants for upgrading the library, e-resource and laboratory facilities across the campuses have been sought. Entrepreneurship is an important outcome of quality engineering education and research. Suitable grant is sought to promote this aspect vigorously. The important outcome of the above exercises will greatly promote the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research leading to unique technology solutions.

Tamil Nadu Vision 2023 Projects

According to Tamil Nadu Vision 2023 document and recommendations the following Centers of Excellence have been proposed as below. These proposals satisfy several of the components indicated under the component. Significantly, the proposals contain advanced facilities in frontier areas of emerging trends, incubation centres and innovation hubs, initiatives to attract high quality research and

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students with conducive research atmosphere and ecosystem, high quality training and exposure and exchange programme, industry-oriented development, technology transfer and commercialization, emphasis on interdisciplinary and trans disciplinary groups, sophisticated instrument facilities in emerging technologies, networking with expertise in various reputed national and international institutions, outreach programme and scopes for attaining global leadership through pioneering and outstanding research.

S. No. Proposed Centre Four year Budget In Rs.

1 Centre for research facilitation and training 12,07,18,998

2 Centre of excellence in biomolecular engineering 12,32,34,000

3 Centre of excellence in advanced eco-safe nano technology

12,00,00,000

4 Centre of excellence in low carbon energy technologies 12,00,00,000

5 Centre of excellence in auto and automotive technology 11,87,36,000

Sub total 60,26,88,998

Anna University

Anna University is the pride of the State and one of the best State-run Universities in the country. True to the origin and pioneering roles it is continuously contributing in shaping the engineering education and research in the country. Its long tradition dating back two centuries, introduction of many engineering disciplines in the country and its rare and wide diversity with 28 different UG and 86 PG programmes make this a richly deserving institution for receiving support under RUSA. The following are the highlights of its innovative approaches employed as the back ground of the proposal.

-spread into four famous campuses, the Guindy Engineering College, Alagappa College of Technology, Madras Institute of Technology and School of Architecture and Planning

-pioneered the concept of autonomous Centers for specialized and advanced research and teaching to keep the University at the frontier of technical education and research

-pioneered the single-window admission on merit-based reservation and admitting about 1.5 Lakh UG students, and 30000 PG and 500 Ph.D. students every year -nationally recognized model curricula in core as well as rare applied engineering and technologies like mechatronics, textile, Biotech, nanotech, remote sensing, and mining

-flawless centralized examination control for all the 608 affiliated colleges

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-sustaining of a high pass-percentage and employability in dream jobs with lucrative salaries in highly reputed companies all over the world

-a large number of highly placed alumni in all walks of life and quickly raising executives from recent batches aid in university infrastructure building and State-level placement through a dedicated Centre for University Industry Collaboration

-providing technology solutions and consultancy at national level through dedicated Centers or Institutions

-centers of Excellence and National facilities: UGC funded Centre with Potential for Excellence in Environmental Sciences; DST funded National Hub for Healthcare Instrumentation Development; National Centre for Sustainable Ocean Management; -MHRD funded Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Application

-good track record of international publications with significant impact factors and H-index of 74 attracting national and global recognition

-globalization through Centre for International Affairs: NRI students, student and faculty exchange; fellowships; travel grant; joint academic programmes -an award winning library with over 2,20,000 volumes with e-journal access through 1 Gbps dedicated line, an exclusive Digital Knowledge Centre (DKC) and access to ‘UGC–INFONET’ facility

-a dedicated Ramanujan Computing Centre providing high density of computer facilities and Wi-Fi campus with high bandwidth Internet access in nook and corners enabling students to study the subjects using e-resources.

-CAD/CAM Centre for the latest design support and training

-faculty Development Centre for preparation of material and broadcasting of satellite based outreaching education of faculty and students for teacher training, faculty development and skill development

-first University based community FM and other productions from Media Science facility Globally acclaimed innovative co-curricular and extracurricular activities like Kurukshetra and Techofest

-partnership with Government of Tamil Nadu in implementation of Vision 2023’s Innovation Capital and Knowledge Hub

-interdisciplinary research atmosphere conducive for innovative mega projects

flexible and efficient administration compatible for undertaking major programmes and completion for mutual fruitful outcome.

The university has embarked on the mission of equipping itself to the challenge with world class infrastructure, academics, research, technology development, technology transfer to industries, providing the right ambience, ecosystem and support system. In this long journey, the support from

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RUSA is timely and the University presents the next ten-year plan seeking generous support from the State and the Centre through RUSA to achieve the goals. Research is the mainstay for staying ahead in education. Research is an integral component of faculty and student development, especially for innovative contributions to technology development of the country. This is also the emphasis of several State and National initiatives like RUSA. Anna University, already well known for its applied science, engineering and technology research, plans to give a boost in the next ten years to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research with focus on innovative technology development and transfer so that in the next 5 to 10 years the University will be a hub in finding technology solutions in a variety of disciplines and for a variety of problems. Its huge diversity including rarely found specializations and expertise along with state-of-the art infrastructure and effective networking globally, as envisaged in the plan, should make this possible. The plan on research include

State-of-the-art laboratories and Centres of Excellence Facilities for international research networking and interaction Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research Industrial and societal orientation

In a large coordinated institutional development, teaching and research has to be supported by appropriate value added services so that the best potential of a student, staff and faculty is brought out to the benefit of the people. Anna University has a large support system ranging from campus networking to promoting technology transfers. Many have been rated the best available models. However, to meet the expanding needs, especially for an affiliating University, and to reach the benefits to each and everybody and introduce to new model/support systems, the University has drawn the following for support systems.

Continuous periodical development Modern library with easy learning access to the latest knowledge Networking of Campuses Technology transfer, consultancy and in-campus business support system Sophisticated computing, design and development facilities Transparent & simplified admission system Equitable and inclusive development

Ecosystem is the most important factor to take the best and excellent outcome out of all the infrastructure and functions of any institution. Though ecosystem for engineering learning and development in Anna University is among the best available, it has to be sustained and developed further with long-term planning. Accordingly in the next ten years, the University plans to bring about the following improvements in keeping with the times and future needs.

Best student amenities for lodging, learning, healthy and ethical development. Energy efficient green campus. Promotion of lateral and creative activities. Public information & professional outreach system. Best logistic support. Efficient counseling and grievances redressal mechanisms.

The outcomes aimed at from the above plan are:

Innovative thinking, research motivation and better employability. State-of-the-art knowledge in technology development & transfer for industrial and societal

growth. Entrepreneurial capabilities and business establishment.

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Preferred destination for emerging technologies & development for indigenous and global needs.

The university in 2013-14 alone 690 Ph S are awarded and an amount of Rs 12.5 cr money is spent on research.With 1+6(applied for ) patents the university has availed grants from UGC,ICSSR,ICHR, ICPR,DBT,DST,CISR and other central agencies and international funding agencies.

1.Knowledge Management Park for Climate Change:

The following objectives are proposed: To develop future climate change scenarios and projections for the whole India at a regional scales up to 25 km resolution.

To compile, integrate and synthesize multi-scale knowledge on climate variability and climate change that are relevant to the regional development agenda on par with the national mission.

To use long-term observation data and integrated system modeling tools to foresight and assess for strategic development visions in the context of future climate scenario.

To render support for climate change science, technology and capacity building with non-sectoral (governmental, non-governmental and local level) efforts towards climate resilient society.

To develop forecasting system on climate change in sustainable management of natural resources viz. water, agriculture, biodiversity and coastal resources.

To identify and communicate new knowledge that may enhance awareness and support learning process of societies to cope with climate change and climate extremes in both immediate and long time scales.

(c) Importance of theproposedproject

As we know, the farmers are now-a-days managing the climate change adaptations without any scientific tools in the rural area. In the same way, vulnerability of water resources, drought predications are not well planned in the grass root level. KMS platform will certainly provide expected information to the rural farmers, agricultural managers, NGOs and other agencies to evolve a suitable water conservation techniques and appropriate crop pattern. KMS will also provide climate related parameters such as temperature, rainfall, soil moisture, evaporation, evapo-transpiration, relative humidity etc. This can be utilized by the farming community to design suitable agriculture practices. In the same way KMS will provide all information related to climate change impacts on forestry and biodiversity, sea level rise and coastal management. It will address the issues related to health and habitations, climate induced problems and vulnerability by providing spatial data base information for stake holders, policy makers and researchers . All the information regarding the sources of energy, mitigation options will be provided to the stake holders. In this regard, Anna University with sound faculties and researchers proposed to develop the KMS for the entire country.

(d)Utilizationofresearchresults

Specific deliverables-digitalstatements- impactsof theproposed work onthebroaderscientific community interms of training,and public-

ationofresults, collaborations andbenefitstosociety Described in the earlier sections.

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Rs. 35 lakh is necessary for this activity.

2.Establishment of Centre for Research Facilitation and Training

Objectives:

1. Research Promotion:a. Awareness creationb. Organizing and conducting interactive programmes/ meetings with industries and R&D

establishmentsc. Motivating Faculty/Researchers/Students through awards, incentives, etc.d. Showcasing Technologies / Research findings through exhibition, information kiosks, web portalse. Using the Consultants as brand Ambassadorsf. Publication of technical write- ups on R&D activitiesg. Organizing visits both to the industry and by industryh. Conducting appreciation programmes on state of the art technologies for specific sectors.i.Rs. 202 lakh is requested for this centere.

3. Centre of excellence in bio-molecular engineering

For Preparative Lab, General Analytical Lab, and minor equipment and other storage Rs. 200.00 lakhs/- is necessary.

3. Centre of excellence in advanced eco-safe Nano technology

Main objectives of the proposed Centre of Excellence

- To establish state-of-the-art infrastructure for the preparation and

characterization of advanced nanomaterials for industrial applications

- To develop the methodology for the Eco-safety Nanotechnology with focus on

- Water splitting for hydrogen production - Water purification with UV LEDs- Industrial waste water treatment- Nanotoxicological studies.

- To strengthen the academic and research network in the area of Eco-safe

Nanotechnology

- To provide a platform for young researchers to develop novel materials

Need for the establishment of Centre of Excellence in Advanced Eco-safe Nanotechnology for Environmental and water safety.

The proposed centre of excellence will focus on the development of technology for the environmental and water safety using Nanotechnology. The major focus of the Centre of excellence will be towards

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water splitting for hydrogen production water purification and Industrial waste water treatment and nanotaxicological issues. The methodology of the Centre includes establishing processing-structure-property relationship for advanced nanomaterials such as nanocomposites, nanostructured materials and nanomembrabes and metal oxide nanostructures. Rs. 2oo lakh is necessary to establish this centre.

4.Centre of excellence in bio-molecular engineering

To establish preparative lab, general analytical lab, minor equipment and other storage facilities Rs. 200 lakh is necessary.

5. Centre of excellence in low carbon energy technologies

Objective of the proposal:

In most of the Indian university though high end research is being carried out the product development are not seen in the country as the researches are not focused on product development

The major objective of the proposed centre of excellence is to translate the research ideas and concepts already being investigated in the institute into products particularly in the field of solar energy, bio energy and energy efficiency. Considering the strength of expertise available in the institute the proposed centre of excellence is mainly focusing on three major modules

1. solar energy utilization2. Bio energy utilization 3. Energy efficiency in industry and domestic systems

Accordingly various frontier technology developments in these modules proposed by the experts of this institutions are projected as the major objectives of this center of excellence.

Rs 279 lakh is necessary for this.

6.Establishment of Centre of Excellence in Auto and Automotive Technology

Expected Outcomes

1. Periodic regional, national, international conferences, workshops and symposia would help spread the knowledge wider.

2. Development of a computerized modern engine test bench with fully equipped emission analyzers and combustion data acquisition system for demonstration and testing for automotive industry and research.

3. High quality papers, patents and prototypes developed from the facility will facilitate ready commercialization.

4. Consultancy and collaborative work between the institute and industry5. No of Ph.D. can be produced in all areas of Automobile engineering.6. Facility can be used widely by the researchers in Tamilnadu and can publish the results in the

international level, thereby the confidence level of our researchers will be improved7. Training programs can be conducted by using this facility and the exposure can be created

among the technical and non-technical persons those are having interest in this area. Rs. 198 lakh is necessary for this centre.

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In total Rs. 3022 lakh is requested for Anna university research activities.

Annamalai University

Annamalai University is a unitary and residential university, established by Madras Act. No.1 of 1928 and is being governed by the Annamalai University Act 2013. It is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It has 49 departments under 10 different faculties -Agriculture, Arts, Dentistry, Education, Engineering & Technology, Fine Arts, Indian Languages, Marine Sciences, Medicine, and Science. In 85 years of its existence, Annamalai University’s contribution to the cause of education especially for the rural masses is remarkable and praise-worthy. Vision of the University is to improve the learning outcomes and employability of graduates and scale up research, development and innovation in accordance with National Higher Education Mission (NHEM). In scientific output, Annamalai University has attained currently second position in Tamil Nadu Universities, sixth position in Indian Universities, 297th position in the Asian and 1182nd position in the world institutions (SIR World Report, 2012). The University has research in 66 disciplines.

Research and consultancy is a vital component of higher education as it generates innovation and income generation through patents and research projects, as well image building of the institution in the international arena through research publications. This will fetch laurels to the institution. In the year 2012-13, Annamalai University had total research publications of 3308, applied for 6 patents and obtained 2 patents. This university has 336 on-going research projects with a total amount of around 68 crores, funded by various national and international agencies.

Faculty members of the University have published more than 300 research papers in reputed International Journals and more than 300 research papers in conferences related to Materials Joining & Surface Engineering.

So far 25 R&D projects (amounting to Rs. 600 lakhs) sponsored by various funding agencies like DST, DRDO, AICTE, UGC, DAE and MoEF on ‘Materials Joining’ and ‘Surface Engineering’ were completed by the Faculty members.

Incubation Centre for Materials Joining and Surfacing Techniques

Under FIST Level II support, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) has identified two thrust areas of research of the department and they are: “Materials Joining” and “Surface Engineering” and Rs.370 lakhs is provided for the creation of state of the art facilities.No such Centre exists in any one of the leading institutions in Tamil Nadu state.This proposed centre will aim to develop state of the art ‘Materials Joining’ and ‘Surface Engineering’ techniques indigenously and provide solutions to all the materials joining and surface modifications related problems.Implementation/Indigenisation of Technology:Indigenously designed and developed manually operated “Friction Stir Welding Machine” in 2003 with the financial support of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.Indigenously designed and developed “Low Cost Friction Welding Machine” in 2007 with the financial support of Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi.

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Indigenously designed and developed “Computer Numerical Controlled Friction Stir Welding Machine” in 2008 with the financial support of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, New Delhi.Indigenously designed and developed ‘Linear Friction Welding Machine’ in 2013 withthe financial support of Department of Science & Technology, using FIST Level IIsupport.

Development of Innovative/Unique Solutions to Industrial Problems:

Procedures were developed to weld hot cracking susceptible AA7075 aluminium alloy by Pulsed Current Gas Tungsten Arc and Pulsed Current Gas Metal Arc welding processes and submitted to Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad in 2005.Plasma Transferred Arc Hardfacing on Nuclear Grade stainless steel was carried out using Nickel base hardfaced alloy and the characteristics were evaluated and submitted to Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Mumbai in 2006.Alternate filler metals (low hydrogen filler metals) were identified to replace traditional austenitic filler metals to weld high strength, quenched and tempered, armour grade steels and the report submitted to Combat Vehicle Research Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, Chennai in 2008.Procedures were developed to weld AZ31B magnesium alloys by Pulsed Current Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Laser Beam Welding, Friction Welding and Friction Stir Welding processes and submitted to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bangalore in 2009.Successfully developed (indigenously), a new state of the art ‘Lanthanum Zirconate based Thermal Barrier Coating materials’ for gas turbine and aero engine applicationsin 2011 with the financial support of ‘Aeronautical Research & Development Board (ARDB), DRDO Ballistic Performance of Armour steel welds was successfully enhanced by depositing a new novel ‘Plasma Transferred Arc hardfaced deposits in the welds in 2012 with the financial support of Armament Research Board (ARMREB), DRDO.Successfully developed (indigenously) ‘tungsten based tool materials for friction stir welding’ of high melting temperature materials like steels and stainless steels in 2013with the financial assistance of Naval Materials Research Laboraroty (NMRL), Ambernath.

Materials Joining

-Design and Development of Robotic controlled Eco friendly (Friction Stir Welding) welding‐ machineDevelopment of welding consumables for advanced ultra super critical boilers grade steelsDesign and Development of hybrid laser welding systems to join dissimilar materialsJoining of advanced hybrid composite materials by Microwave Joining ProcessEvaluating fatigue, fracture toughness and ballistic performance of welded armour grade materialsDevelopment of Vacum Brazing machine to join electronic and magnetic materials

Surface Engineering

Design and Development of Eco friendly Cold Gas Dynamic Spraying (CGDS) machine for hard chrome‐ coating’Development of thermal barrier coatings for aero engine components by Electron beam Physical Vapour‐ Deposition (EBPVD) MethodDesign and Development of Vacuum Plasma Spraying Machine for developing Corrosion

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Resistance CoatingsDevelopment of Wear Resistance Coatings for Automobile components by Thermal Spraying ProcessDesign and Development of Laser surfacing machine for depositing hardfacing powderto enhance the wear resistance of nuclear componentsEnhancing corrosion resistance of Magnesium alloy components by Microarc Oxidation coatings.

Promotion of Research Centre on Drug Design and DevelopmentPromotion of Research Centre For Nano Sciences

Promotion of Research Centre For Energy Conversion and Management Studies

An amount of Rs.200 lakhs is necessary to establish this incubation centre and innovation hub. Totally Rs.3000 lakhs is requested under this component.

ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, KARAIKUDI

Alagappa University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is a member of the Association of Indian Universities as well as a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. The University has a vast campus of 428 acres in Karaikudi and 12 acres in the Satellite campus at Thondi. At present, the University has 4 Faculty, 10 Schools, 23 Departments, 6 Specialized Centres, 2+1 Constituent Colleges, 5 Evening Colleges, and 31 Affiliated Colleges. About 1.24 lakhs students are on roll in both Regular and Distance streams. The infrastructural facilities are augmented in quantity, quality and accessibility to keep pace with the academic growth in the University.

Alagappa University works with the mission of achieving a nation that is Educationally, Socially, Technologically, Environmentally and Economically Magnificent (ESTEEM). Alagappa University has taken efforts for enhancing its potential and strength for Research and Innovation. Accordingly, the chosen Broad Innovative Research Areas of strength and significance are listed below;

The Research facility available at University Departments is of satisfactory level. In order to extend such facility to the students of affiliated colleges, other researchers and public, a common high-tech instrumental and research facility is essential for this region. It is proposed to have a common building to house high-tech equipments. This facility will be extended to the said beneficiaries. It is also planned to generate revenue by levying testing charges. A total of Rs.600 lakhs is necessary for setting up this centre.

2. Trans-disciplinary Research Centre: Water Management

With the key challenges mentioned above, this Advanced Research Centre for Water Management aims to develop a sensing platform, based on functional nanomaterials, for monitoring pollutants and toxins in water systems and to provide advanced technologies for water treatment. More specifically, the centre aims to produce Innovative nano-technology based sensors and biosensors that can provide cheap pervasive sensing of chemical and biochemical entities in water, sewerage and effluents. Demonstration of the utility of a network of sensors in early detection of pollutants and toxins Local remediation technologies to eliminate pollutants and toxins Development of sustainable, robust, energy-efficient and cost-effective water purification technologies

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3. Initiatives to attract high quality researchers and students The University has 23 Research Departments. It is proposed to assist meritorious PG students to undertake one month duration of Research works in reputed Universities / IIT / NIT / IISc / National R&D labs etc / Industry. Meritorious one student from each Department is eligible. Each student will be assisted with a lump sum internship assistance of Rs.5000. They must undertake this research work during the summer vacation period. (between the end of 2nd semester and beginning of 3rd Semester). Fully-funded doctoral fellowships It is proposed to grant doctoral fellowships to University Department Researchers. Ten such researchers will get Rs.8000 per month as fellowship for period of 2 years

Post-doctoral fellowships It is proposed to grant post-doctoral fellowships to attract bright talented researchers. Three such researchers will get Rs.35000 per month each as fellowship. The study and fellowship period may be decided based on the nature and significance development of the work.

Exposure visits for both faculty and students

In order to improve the quality in research, It is proposed to grant financial assistance to faculty / scholars / students to undertake visits to various Universities / IIT / NIT / IISc / National R&D labs etc / Industry in India as well as Universities and Research Organizations abroad. This would help the faculty and students to acquire latest knowledge in their field and to strengthen / collaborate further research activities. Five persons are eligible per year. Approximately Rs. 1 lakhs financial assistance would be provided to each persons.

Faculty and students exchange programs with world-class institutions

In order to improve the quality in research, It is proposed to grant financial assistance to faculty / scholars / students to undertake exchange programs between Alagappa University and world-class Academic and Research Institutions in India as well as Universities and Research Organizations abroad. This would help the faculty and students to acquire world-class knowledge in their field and to strengthen / collaborate further research activities.Five persons are eligible per year. Approximately Rs. 1 lakhs financial assistance would be provided to each persons.

Initiatives to scale up industry-academic partnership

Most of the Research projects at present are operated with the financial support from funding agencies such as UGC, CSIR, DST, DAE, DRDO, ICSSR etc. To strengthen the Quality of Research and Innovation, link with Industry is very essential. Outcomes such as high quality research papers and patents are possible with the collaborative research from the industry. Real industrial problems should be identified and research must be directed in that line. In order to envisage the best collaborative research output, mutual funding from University as well as Industry is a must. It is proposed to fund high quality researches to be operated both by University and Industry partnering mode.

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Promotion of research and entrepreneurial activities

In order to promote entrepreneurial research activities, it is planned to conduct meet / training programs for the faculty, scholars and students. It is planned to conduct programs in each semester (twice a year). A total sum of Rs.2629 lakhs is requested under this component.

BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

Most of the departments of Teaching and Research are located in the University’s main campus at Palkalaiperur. The 34 departments and the specialised research centres here are well endowed with adequate infrastructure facilities. Most of the departments have enough classrooms, faculty rooms, office rooms, libraries and reading room facilities. Well-equipped laboratories for study and research are also provided in the science departments. Bharathidasan University is known for its research outcome for several years and has been recognised at the international level. High quality research publications in well reputed peer reviewed international journals, good number of citations of the papers published, a huge amount of extra-mural funding for research by faculty members, organisation of international conferences at regular intervals are the benchmarks of the research quality at Bharathidasan University. The high quality research in the University departments has attracted potential research students in good numbers.

New programmes to address issues like under-privileged, marginalized and sensitization of traditional medicinal plants will be formulated. The following are the key areas of research in which Bharathidasan University would like to pursue research during the next five year Plan period.

Establishing of Centre of Excellence for Inter Disciplinary Research in Natural and Social Sciences.

Mathematical Sciences

To achieve global excellence in both research and teaching in Mathematical Sciences socially relevant problems will be undertaken. High performing computation will be used to solve complex socially relevant problems by proposing suitable mathematical models.

Physical Sciences

Complex Systems: An inter-disciplinary study of Atmospheric Science, Neuroscience, Non-con-ventional Energy (Solar and Wind), Networks, Socio-Economic problems using physical and chemical principles, models and advanced techniques as tools.

To develop low cost and effective technologies to meet the social needs. Recycling of E-waste.

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Life Sciences

Integration of traditional knowledge and modern technologies in healthcare, food and livelihood pattern for sustainable development and global recognition.

Using the tools of bio-technology, the vast and potential marine sources to be explored for food, feed, bio-fertilizer, pharma, cosmeceuticals and energy to meet-out needs.

Environmental Science

Evolving Environmental Management strategies towards Green Technology and Green Economy is proposed.

Augmenting water resource, ensuring green energy, accessing common property resources and green buildings are few issues for which studies will be undertaken.

New programmes to address sensitization of traditional medicinal plants will be formulated.

Social Science/ Humanities

Social, Anthropometric, Physiological and Behavioural make up of Indian Adults in Patho-physiological settings.

Human Engineering Science in societal improvement To inculcate humanitarian values and foster social and cultural conscious through high quality re -

search.

A sum of Rs.1000 lakhs is proposed to establish this centre. A total sum of Rs.2060 lakhs is necessary for Bharathidasan Unversity under this component.

BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY

In order to fulfil the needs of higher education aspirants, Bharathiar University was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu as a State University in the year 1981. Our motto is “Educate to Elevate”. Within ten years of its function, the University has attained a unique position in teaching, research and extension among the Universities in South India. Now, Coimbatore is synonymous with Bharathiar University.

The University has 35 post-graduate and research departments, 3 constituent colleges, 109 affiliated colleges, 8 stand-alone MBA and MCA institutions and 20 nationally recognized research institutes. The University nurtures around 3000 students in the campus; 1.35 lakhs students through its affiliated colleges; around 1.00 Lakhs in the SDE; 7500 students in CCII; and 15,000 in the participatory and online programmes. A team of 200+ members of faculty guide students and scholars leading to award of degrees and diplomas. The teachers operate projects worth of Rs.7 crores. On an average, the University has produced 50,000 undergraduates and post-graduates and 650 Ph.D.s per annum. The University has attained ‘A’ grade by the NAAC during the year 2010 for the reaccreditation period.

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Centre for Human Genetics and Molecular Biology

Centre for Human Genetics and Molecular Biology (HG & MB), enables a student to understand the core concepts behind the inheritance of human genetic information in different generations in its molecular biological perspective. Currently studies on human genetics, paved the way for future development in research area. Mainly human genetics course value is increased nowadays because of its practical value for human welfare. The other reason is, it provides the researcher to understand the human evolution by analyzing the occurrence, diagnosis and treatment of various genetic disorders which have a genetic basis and to manipulate the selection of treatments and monitoring patients via (genetic testing, genetic counselling, and pedigree analysis). Human genetics study also helps to identified how genes are involved in genetic disorders and disease. It is possible to now carry of genetic testing for newborn infants. Early diagnosis helps in better treatment and management of genetic disorders. This in turn has lead to advances in the development of improved therapeutic treatments and appropriate management of these genetic disorders as well as providing invaluable genetic counselling to affected families on the risk factors. The genetic research plays an important role in detection, prevention and/or treatment of diseases which are caused by genetic abnormalities and mutations

The centre aims to provide a platform to elevate the genetic research of our country to an international platform. The syllabus of the course work is constructed meticulously so that the enrolled students will have a robust knowledge of various important fields of human genetics.

The above mentioned centre can be established with an amount of Rs 209 lakhss which gives first preference to develop the laboratory and practical exposure to the students, where the students are usually encouraged to join and work with a single research group under the guidance of respective professors from the beginning of their course work itself.

2. Bharathiar Centre for Financial Studies (BCFS)

The BCFS of Bharathiar University is planned to conduct applied research in the areas of financial markets, financial intermediaries and monetary and macroeconomics. It also strives to foster high-quality research and learning in the fields of financial engineering, risk management, corporate finance, and capital market operations. The BCFS aims to promote the dialogue between academia and the financial community by regularly organizing conferences, colloquia, academic forum discussions and specialist presentations on finance-related issues. As specialists in leading edge finance and investment research, BCFS aims to boost the global credentials of India’s finance industry, bridging the gap between research and industry and supporting India as an international centre for finance practice, research and employable education.

The BCFS has three distinct but related objectives:

1. To encourage, support and share quality research and development in the essential areas of finance. It supports faculty and student research by disseminating research through working paper series.

2. To support scholarship, outreach and learning activities of the most important areas of finance and management. It supports student research at all levels and assists students with their career development efforts.

3. To provide opportunity for students to interact with industry and professional associations through training programmes and workshops so as to generate employment opportunities for students.

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Its spectrum of activities spans five research areas:

* Opportunities for Finance in household segment.

* Banking and financial regulation

* Financial Markets operation and trade practices

* Legislation and economics of financial institutions

* Financial services and monetary policy.

A sum of Rs 130 lakhs is necessary to establish the centre and a total sum of Rs 639 lakhs is requested for research and innovation.

MOTHER TERESA WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY

The Mother Teresa Women’s University was established in 1984, by the Tamil Nadu Special Act 15 as the State University committed to providing Higher Education for Women. Situated in the Serena hills of a small hill station of Kodaikanal in the Western Ghats, the University is in the 4 th decade of its inception. The University is fast developing into a holistic campus on its own lands. One of the chief vision and mission of the university is to emerge as one the international hub in providing quality education to women.

PROPOSAL- 1

Biogenic Preperation and Application of Chitosan Coated Iron Oxide Nano-particles as Nano-absorbent for Effective Removal of Mercury Ions from Contaminated Water of Kodaikanal

Materials and MethodsMaterials:

Ferric chloride (FeCl3)

Sodium Hydroxide

Hydrochloric acid

Prawn shells

Methods:

Preparation of Pelargonium graveolens leaf extract, of Ferric chloride solution, Fe3O4

nanoparticles, of chitosan from shrimp shells, Fourier transformed infrared reflectance spectra (FT-IR) analysis,Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA),Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDS),X-ray diffraction (X-RD),TEM AAS analysis for Absorption studies

A sum of Rs.471 lakhs is necessary for this research activity.

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PROPOSAL- 2

Establishing Women Technology Park

Objectives

1. Establishing Women Technology Park in Mother Teresa Women’s University2. Through WTP, SC/ST and economically downtrodden women from Kodaikanal and its

surrounding hill areas will be selected and will be given training in making use of available Information Technology (IT) services.

3. Suggesting the Government to establish Information Centres with Internet facility even in remote villages.

4. The trained women through WTP, may be appointed in Information Centres.5. The information centres play a major role in helping the remote village people in

a. Reserving Train Tickets, for which they need not travel to the Towns/Cities.b. To know the current rates of the vegetables sold in the market, so that they will not be

cheatedc. For the students who finish Schools/Colleges for registering their details in Govt./Private

Employment agencies for further employment opportunities.d. For paying the Electricity Bill, House Tax, Water Tax.e. Students have to go to near by town (Kodaikanal is the only town nearer to nearly 30

villages) for browsing Internet for their School/College studies.f. For Land Registration.

6. If the Govt. accepts to give loan for such trained women, the University will act as an Agent to help them in getting loans.

The trained women can be given Loan that must be sufficient to start the Information Centre, and she may be allowed to collect nominal amount from the beneficiaries. This benefits both the users and the women who are running the centers.

Areas to be covered: Kodaikanal and its surrounding villages that come under the Kodaikanal Panchayat Union..

Advantages of Information Centers

1. To enhance people in a. getting job opportunitiesb. getting their birth/deaths/educational qualifications registered easily without traveling

long distances. 2. To keep track of the movement of the Indian Citizens3. Enables the Police Department to identify the culprits easily in case of major crimes.

Income source for the development of the Centre

1. Enhancing Research in Medical Image Analysis2. The same computer lab and class room may be used for giving orientation programme on

Computer science for non-computer science students who join the University every year. 3. Simultaneously, the training Centre may be used to equip MCA students of our University by

providing training in advanced technologies. This enhances them in getting entry to Multinational Companies which may increase their monetary benefits to greater heights.

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A nominal amount will be charged from the trainees who come under all the above three heads will be used for the maintenance of the entire system.

A sum of 9.25 lakhs is requested for its centre and in all Rs.592.3 lakhs is necessary for research and innovation.

PERIYAR UNIVERSITY

1. Research Hubs/Parks etc.:The Periyar University campus has the following high intensity research laboratories and new departments undertaking teaching and research in both basic and applied areas. They are departments of Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Food Science besides the conventional disciplines like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The newly added disciplines are Botany, Zoology and Environmental Sciences. The existing facilities are utilized by the individual departments and the proposed research park can take care of the interdisciplinary need for research with pooled facility that could be extended to other institution at a cost sharing basis.

A total of Rs.785 lakhs is proposed under this component.

THIRUVALLUVAR UNIVERSITY

Thiruvalluvar University was established in Vellore by the Government of Tamil Nadu in October 2002 under the Thiruvalluvar University Act, 2002 (Government of Tamil Nadu Act 32 / 2002). The Post Graduate Extension Centre of the University of Madras, which was functioning in Vellore before 2002 formed the core of Thiruvalluvar University. The University was inaugurated on 16.10.2002 as a State University and it is located in a sprawling campus of about 112.68 acres at Serkkadu near Vallimalai about sixteen kilometers away from Vellore City on Ranipet-Chittoor Trunk Road.

In the University, every effort is taken to make the educational institution as a temple of learning. The aim of the University is to provide facilities for advancement in Research and dissemination of knowledge with the focus on the economic and social upliftment of the society.

The University faculties already have research projects from various funding agencies like UGC, DBT, DST, ICMR, ICSSR, etc. Apart from these, further up-gradation of research activities to establish innovative centers in different disciplines in collaboration with neighboring industries in and around University jurisdiction area is envisioned. This will improve the R&D facility in this area. Some of the specific objectives of this component are as follows:

1. To plan for providing facilities that support research hubs/parks etc.2. To procure high quality e-resources.3. To upgrade library and laboratory facilities like incubation centers, innovation hubs.4. To initiate to attract top-rated international faculty.

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5. To arrange competitive compensation for faculty.6. For adoption of meta-university concept that offer cross university education and credit

transfer facility to students.7. To organize different types of research programs – Base Research, Key Technology (R&D)

and High end (R&D).8. To identify a few departments or fields of critical importance and move them into a

position of world leadership while working to prevent others from losing such stature.9. To attract high quality researchers and students to offer merit-based scholarships, fully-

funded doctoral fellowships and Post-doctoral fellowships. 10. To arrange exposure visits for both faculty and students. 11. To arrange for Faculty and students exchange programmes with world-class institutions.12. To initiate to scale up industry-academia partnership.13. To promote inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary research centers. 14. To promote research and entrepreneurial activities.15. To set-up science parks and cutting edge technology and instrumentation facility.16. To develop a network of top quality University – Convergence model.17. Staff Excellence and organizational Stewardship Support in bifurcating undergraduate,

postgraduate and research programmes.18. Special grants to faculty for conducting outstanding research.

2 Scale up Industry Academia Partnership : Rs 3.00 crPeriyar University departments will collaborate with external agencies and institutions to

exchange experts on a bilateral basis. This will enable both the faculty and the experts to the industry and the academia for exchange of professional knowledge. Support can be rendered in the form of travel grant and maintenance allowance. The scholars in residence could be professionals from the field and visiting faculties and researchers. Funds will be utilized for creating necessary infrastructure like quarters and office space for the partnership.

A total sum of Rs. 255.2 lakhs is requested for this university under component 8.

MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University is situated at Tirunelveli which is in the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula. It covers three districts, namely Tirunelveli, Tuticorin & Kanyakumari.

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University was established in the year 1990 as per the Tamil Nadu Act 31 of 1990 by the Government of Tamil Nadu as a teaching – cum – affiliating University. This University has started functioning in the year 1990 with 7 departments at the Collect orate building at Tirunelveli. From this humble beginning this University has grown to this sprawling campus of 546.98 Acres with one administrative building of 6600 sq.mt. Presently the University has 27 departments, with 145 full time faculty members, 1980 students, 33,980 Sq.mt. floor space and 3 satellite campuses at Alwarkurichi, Rajakkamangalam & Santhi Nagar.

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At present there are 74 Colleges affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University; out of which 26 are self financed, 6 are M. S. University Colleges and 4 are M. S. University Constituent Colleges. Out of 64 Arts, Science & Commerce Colleges, 5 are more than 100 years old. There are 7 Autonomous Colleges. Among these, one college is awarded with Colleges for Potential for Excellence (CPE) by the University Grants Commission. At present more than 67,000 students are pursuing their Certificate, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., degrees through the University Departments and affiliated colleges of this University.

At present this University has got 700 Ph.D., guides who are teachers both in the University and the affiliated colleges. With these research guides nearly 3500 research scholars are pursuing their doctoral research programme. The University faculty members have got research projects worth Rs.10.9 Crores. The University has a policy of revamping the syllabus every 3 years. In practice, however, the syllabi were restructured, practically every 2 years, as there was ahead for it. This University was the first University in Tamil Nadu to introduce Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in the University departments.

This University has excellent partnership with industry partners and philanthropists. This University has worked with close coordination with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in order to assist the various needs of students and also conducted skill development programmes for teachers and students under the Training the Trainers (TOT) programme. 91.72% of the permanent faculty positions were filled up. In order to provide individual academic attention, the student teacher ratio is maintained at 12:1.

1. Establishment of Central Instruments Facility and Maintenance

Objectives

To promote quality research outputs To foster the interdisciplinary research among the departments and To extend the facility to all universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu

Need

Synthesis of materials with tailor-made properties and fabrication of devices with multifunctional capabilities are common pathways of the researchers working Physics, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Renewable energy science, Geo-technology, Biotechnology, Plant science, Animal science and Environmental Science and to perform this they require sophisticated characterization tools.

2. ICT Requirements

Internet is the gateway to the future of the students’ community and especially in remote areas. For knowledge sharing, University is using the high speed Internet connectivity provided by NMEICT and fund is required for the above purpose. It is proposed to obtain a separate leased line for video conferencing and smart classroom Internet connectivity for academic purposes. Moreover the University buildings (twenty two) are situated at a radius of 0.5 km and hence Wi-Fi Internet connectivity towers with base stations have to be installed to increase the Internet access in the entire

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campus. The Wi-Fi provides a self-back haul functionality, which will make it easy to install and extended coverage to many buildings. Wireless infrastructure is often the ideal solution for providing broadband Internet access service.

3. Centre for Clean energy and Environment

The centre aims at the sustainable and large scale production of clean energy hydrogen from water / hydrogen sulphide raw materials by splitting them with photocatalytic / photo-electrochemical techniques using visible solar light. It also aims at the development of clean environment in water bodies by mineralizing and degrading toxic contaminants / pollutants in the effluents of industries by adopting advanced oxidation process with solar visible light semiconductor photo-catalysis techniques.

Multidisciplinary research will be carried out in these thematic areas by providing training to about 10 M. Sc. / Ph.D. Scholars for 3 years with the budget outlay of Rs.3.99 crores from MHRD, Govt. of India. The vision of this programme is to build a Centre of Excellence for Energy and Environment at the National level by performing advanced and world class research.

4. Statistical Data Processing Centre (SDPC)

A separate Statistical Data Processing Centre (SDPC) has to be established in Manonmaniam Sundaranar University for collecting statistical information required to the governments. Further, analysis of such information applying statistical methods will be useful to monitor the successful implementation of new schemes and performance of the University. Also, relevant information will be uploaded in the website of University to the interests of public.

Objectives of SDPC:

The proposed centre will function with an objective of collecting and updating periodically the Official Statistics of the academic departments and administrative sections of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, and of the Colleges affiliated to the University, located in Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Kanyakumari districts, about

various courses offered and their syllabi library resources infrastructure details enrollment of students in various courses examination related details profile of teaching faculty financial details placement details teaching and research collaboration with national and international organizations development programmes for students, teachers and administrative staff extension activities etc.

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5. Centre for Applied Microbial Technology (CAMT)

Microbes are playing a vital role in both aquatic and terrestrial environment and are also used in innumerous industries especially pharmaceutical industry for the production of life saving medicines.

6. Establishment of Marine Aquarium and Museum

Marine ornamental fish industry is gaining momentum now a day due to its tremendous economic opportunities and prospects. This sector assumes special significance due o its huge potential in providing employment to the coastal sector and as a foreign exchange earner. These scientific and technological advancements have led to an increased demand for these organisms in recent years. Among the ornamental fishes, marine species have very good demand as they are in more attractive colours, different shapes, smaller in size, exhibit diurnal activity and interesting display behaviors. Therefore, these fishes are considered to be the most demanded fishes in the global aquarium trade. As a result, they have been over exploited from the coral reef areas by adopting destructive fishing practices and the continuous harvest of them leads to the depletion of target species as well. Hence the proposed centre will help to exhibit the value of these resources not only to the researchers, but also to the common public.

After six months to one year of functioning, maintenance and man power (contractual) will be met from the fund generated through entry fee, sale of hatchery bred fishes and extension and consultancy services.

7. Centre for networking with industries

Objectives To utilize productivity the available human resources in the local and surrounding areas. To robe industries into curriculum designing and planning according to the local and global re-

quirements by providing them chance of participation in curriculum decision making bodies. To motivate the industrialists to divert a part of their investment on strengthening the infrastruc-

ture facilities in the university. To undertake collaborative academic research and surveys, and development activities. To prepare and train students and research scholars to cater to the current needs of the indus -

trial establishments. To rejuvenate the traditional cottage and small-scale industries. To serve as nodal centre for enabling graduates for their career placement.

8. Centre for Extension Activities

The surrounding region of the university is endowed with splendid economic and human resources. But there are certain customary socio-economic practices which hamper the progress of the local communities. Social evils such as dowry, alcoholism, exploitation of labour (Especially women and children), caste conflicts are prevalent in a rampant manner in this part of the country. There is an urgent need to tackle these problems. Moreover, the various NGOs working with the people in this region need to be co-ordinated for better and encouraging results.

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To create awareness among people about the evil customary practices prevalent in their re-spective localities.

To strive to achieve equality and social justice by sensitizing the masses on human rights and op -portunities, by involving the Government departments and NGOs.

To adopt select villages and reach out the socio-economic and educational programmes to the needy and the poor.

To encourage social activism among the people with necessary academic input. To disseminate the success of researches to the village communities.

9. Creation of Centre for discrete Mathematics

The university is in the process of building a new infrastructure for the mathematics department which is a DST FIST supported department. The new building will have class rooms, seminar halls, reading room and a computer laboratory for the use of PG and Ph.D. students.

10. ICT Centre for Community Development

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are proven catalysts of social and communication revolution that happens in any part of the world. In Tamil Nadu, the rural ICT initiatives have been established by various institutions across the state. Based on the experiences and the results of the department’s previous studies, this study is aimed to explore the possibility of using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for community development. More specifically it would be an experimental study involving internet and mobile technologies.

A total sum of Rs.155 lakhs is requested for this university.

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS Established in 1857, the University of Madras is one of the first three universities in India and it

has completed 155 years as a leading university and forerunner of Indian higher education. The University of Madras has been accredited by the NAAC with the celebrated “five star”

accreditation status in September 2000 and reaccredited by the NAAC with “A” Grade in March 2007. It has the pride of being one of the first five Universities to be conferred with the status of University with Potential for Excellence by the UGC in the year 2003 and also one of the first few universities to continue the second phase of UPE by the UGC from April 2011. The UGC has also granted recognition to and is supporting the School of Life Sciences and School of Earth Sciences under Centre with Potential of Excellence in a Particular Area (CPEPA). The University has been ranked seventh among all Indian Universities and eighth among State Universities on “H-index”, based on the research publications in science disciplines by the DST, Government of India scheme on the ‘Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence’ (PURSE) and funded since 2009-10. The popular magazine India Today in two successive years (2010 & 2011) ranked as fifth and the Week (July 2013) has ranked the University as seventh among the Universities in India.

The University of Madras is today a liberal arts and science University and has 68 teaching and research departments covering languages, humanities, social sciences, sciences and basic medical sciences. During the last six academic years (2007/8-2012/13), the University has made concerted efforts to enhance its excellence in teaching, research and extension activities. The unique and distinguishing feature of the University of Madras is that there is a separate department for each

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specialisation in subjects such as Bio-medical, Chemistry, Physics and Life Sciences besides Economics, Philosophy, Tamil and Indian Languages. The University offers postgraduate programmes not only in new and emerging areas such as Nano Science& Nano-Technology, Photonics and Bio-photonics, Bio-informatics, Actuarial Science, Spatial Information Technology, Cyber Forensics & Information Security, Financial Economics, International Business& Finance, International Relations but also continues its traditional courses such as Anthropology, Archaeology, Philosophy and Sanskrit.

The University offers a total of 200 programmes through its departments, which includes 53 M.Phil, 90 PG (including one 5 year Integrated programme), 23 PG Diploma, 14 Diploma and 20 Certificate programmes. During the period under assessment, the University has introduced 64 new or updated programmes in emerging areas which include 05 M.Phil, 24 PG, 10 PG Diploma, 12 Diploma and 13 Certificate programmes. The University has a total of 194 approved programmes (19 M.Phil, 77 PG, 76 UG and 22 Diploma and Certificate programmes) from which the affiliated colleges can choose to offer.

The University Centre for International Relations (UCIR) has widened the academic spectrum and internationalised higher education, and also facilitated MoUs with 127 foreign Universities/Institutions and several Indian universities to facilitate transfer of credits.

The University has been making concerted efforts to support high quality research among its faculty members and students. The state-of-the art infrastructure facilities are available for students and faculty members to carry out research in cutting edge areas. A testimony to this is the approval of the UGC-UPE phase II programme with a sanction of upto Rs. 50 crores and recognition accorded to the School of Life Sciences and Earth Sciences with a grant of Rs. 5.5 crores under the UGC-CPEPA and support extended to 29 departments under UGC DRS/DSA programmes of CAS, SAP, ASIST, ASIHSS and Innovative Programme and 11 departments under the FIST programme of the DST, Government of India. A total of 478 individual research projects were sanctioned and the total research grant received during the assessment period is Rs. 95.42 crores. The University also succeeded in attracting about 48 consultancy projects with a total budget of Rs. 1.91 crores.

The University’s record of publications is quite impressive. The number of publications has increased from 372 in 2007 to 524 in 2012. With a total of 3048 publications reported over the past six years, 1187 were in refereed national and international journals. The average impact factor of top 100 articles is 2.5 and 15 articles are published with high impact factor of 4 and above. 14 patents were filed during the assessment period. According to the DST H-index based on the publications of the science departments, the University’s score has increased from 44 to 59. The University departments conducted 1046 conferences / seminars and workshops mainly with funding support from the University and the faculty and students presented over 4,000 papers including keynote addresses in national and international conferences.

The University provides several student support programmes such as Earn While You Learn, University Research Fellowship, travel support to present papers in conferences/seminars, Free Education scheme, campus interviews and job fairs, coaching for UGC-NET and other competitive examinations. Besides e-learning resources, internet access, library resources, hostels, sports facilities, NCC, NSS etc. enable the students make best use of their time. The number of students finding jobs through campus placements has considerably increased. During 2011-12, 593 candidates were recruited by various leading companies.

A total sum of Rs. 3000 lakhs is requested for this university.

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Colleges

In view of the fact that some of the Government Colleges such as Presidency College, Queen Mary’s College and the like are akin to universities with regard to number of courses offered, number of research departments, large intake of students (over 5000 in each) and the research activities of these colleges, the State proposes that these colleges be considered on par with State Universities with regard to sanction of grant for research.

Sl. No.

Name of theCollege

Year of Est.

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17 Total

1 Presidency College, Triplicane,Chennai – 600 005. 1840 4 334 4 342

2Institute of Advanced Study in Education, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015.

1856 11.25 17.5 11.25 40

3 H.H.Rajah's College, Pudukottai 1880 36 38 6 80

4 Queen Mary's College, Chennai – 600004 1914 24 83 86 193

5Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi - 630 003 1947 167 154 144 465

6 Government Arts College,Udhagamandalam - 643 002. 1956 29 34 19 82

7 Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore – 607 001. 1964 55 62 48 165

8Periyar E.V.R Govt. Arts College, Trichy 1965 200 250 150 600

9 Kunthavai Naachiar Government Arts college, Thanjavur 7. 1966 5 45 8 58

10Government Arts College, Melur – 625106 1969 22 22 22 66

11Arignar Anna Government Arts College,Cheyyar – 604 407.

1969 40 50 90

12 Rani Anna Government Arts college for Women, Tirunelveli 1970 38 43 38 119

TOTAL 591.25 1122.5 586.25 2300

Total of universities & government colleges

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S No Description 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total1 Universities 5020 6949.2 6454.2 18423.4

2 Government Colleges

591.25 1122.5 586.25 2300

Total 5611.25 8071.7 7040.45 20723.4

Component 9 Equity

The demographic reality in Tamilnadu, as already said, is very optimistic in equity issues as most of the students admitted in government arts and science colleges belong to, MBC, SC categories. However, increase in access is not matched with development of infrastructure, and the march towards excellence needs to address the very basic needs.

For example Presidency College, Chennai is 175 years old with heritage buildings in which several rooms are converted into toilets. These have not only marred the appearance of the edifice but also have damaged the old buildings with new plumbing arrangements. These constructions are now irreparable and the only way to protect these heritage buildings are to remove them cautiously from these buildings.

In view of the above, there is an urgent need in government colleges to tackle the problems of hygiene of the women students and to increase these students’ privilege for better sanitation. With this in view, the State plans to install ‘She toilets’ or e-toilets (electronic fully automated toilets). The toilets will have sanitary napkins vending machines and incinerators.The most attractive feature of the e-toilet is that it flushes automatically even if a person fails to flush. These fully automated toilets with GPRS devices would be a boon to lady students when installed in colleges.

The installation of She Toilets is a radical move towards providing hygienic toilets for women students. The present scenario is lamentable. The toilets in government arts and science colleges are not only insufficient, but also in a deplorable condition due to poor maintenance. Of the 81 government colleges, 21 are women’s colleges and the remaining are co-ed. Therefore the ‘she toilet’ is absolutely essential.

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As opposed to concrete structures that are prevalent, the she toiled is modular – it is a sleek stainless steel unit that is easy to install. Most often users leave the toilets in a bad condition. The she toilet squarely addresses the issue of hygiene. It is an innovation in which there is a convergence of electronics, mechanical, web mobile technologies thereby controlling entry usage, cleaning, exit and remote monitoring capabilities: The insertion of coin opens the door of the e toilet for the user, switches on a light, (thus saving) Usage is not a complicated matter as audio commands are given. The toilets are programmed to flush 1.5 litres of water after 3 minutes of usage or 4.5 litres if usage is longer. It can also be programmed to clean the platform with a complete wash down after every 5 or 10 persons use the toilet. It has a vending machine for sanitary napkins and incinerator for disposing the same. In the conventional toilet there is no hygienic way of disposing sanitary napkins.

Due to the awful condition of toilets, many of the women students do not use the toilets. As a result of long hours of control, they end up having health problems like renal problems and urinary tract infection.

She Toilets are portable, hygienically maintained, ecofriendly and addresses the challenge of public sanitation. To sum up this facility with state of the art technology is

1. Hygienic 2. Ecofriendly (The waste processing is done through STP, i.e. Sewage Treatment Plant) 3. Userfriendly 4. Easy to maintain5. Modular, and sleek with aesthetic appeal6. Easy to install and relocate (if required) Annual Maintenance of She Toilets

It is a well known fact that efforts to improve sanitation with more toilets are defeated by poor maintenance. Keeping this in view the State is committed to allocation of funds towards Annual Maintenance of the proposed She Toilets.

S.No Description Rate Cost-2014-151 21 Women’s Colleges 2 @ 5 each 2102 60 Co-ed Colleges 1 @ 5 each 300

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The State also has already made arrangements to facilitate a kind of social awareness to result in social engagement, to conduct outreach programmes to understand the special needs of the local population.

Component 10 – Faculty Recruitment Support

Faculty are the greatest asset of any university. Hence, it is imperative to consider recruitment of faculty as the foremost priority of any university. In Tamilnadu, the overall student teacher ratio is considerably good, but keeping in view the introduction of new courses and the magnitude of extensive research taken up, it is absolutely necessary to support faculty recruitment.

S No No of positions

University 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total

1. 92 Madras 444.66 533.60 533.60 1511.862. Annamalai -- -- -- --3. 50 Madurai Kamaraj -- 290 290 5804. 40 Anna 232 232 232 696

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5. 10 Bharathidasan -- 58 58 1166. 200 Bharathiyar -- 1160 1160 23207. 10 Mother Theresa 29 116 116 2618. 15 Alagappa -- 87 87 1749. 39 Manonmaniam

Sundaranar-- 226.2 226.2 452.4

10. 29+4 Periyar 168.2 191.4 191.4 55111. 29+13 Tamilnadu Teacher’s

Education 168.2 2360.6 2360.6 5150.4

Total - 531 positions 1042.06 3137.8 3137.8 7317.66

S No No of positions

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total

1. 531 universities 1042.06 3137.8 3137.8 7317.66

2. 177 Technical Education - 1026.6 1026.6 2053.23. 992 Polytechnic - 5753.6 5753.6 11507.24. 2735 Arts and Science - 15863 15863 317265. 4435 Total 1042.06 25781 25781 52604.06

Component 11 – Faculty Improvement

Of the twelve State Universities in Tamilnadu four of them – University of Madras, Madurai Kamaraj University, Bharathidasan University and Bharathiar University have Academic Staff Colleges. The academic staff colleges offer their invaluable service in motivating the teachers, thereby boosting the quality of education. The academic staff college is a hub for dissemination of knowledge through systematic orientation in specific subjects, techniques and methodologies. This system of inculcating values is indispensable towards the actualization of a teacher's role of encouraging innovative thinking and imparting quality education. But, the lack of resources impedes efficient functioning of these colleges. So, the state believes that by funding, these colleges may be enabled to function effectively.

Anna University has submitted a proposal for academic and administrative programmes.Faculty Training Center in Government College of Technology , Coimbatore is a newly started Center and the total cost estimate is Rs 9 Crores. It would be a Residential Faculty Learning Centre for the quality enhancement of existing faculty working at all Engineering and all Polytechnic Colleges by drawing Specialized faculties for the betterment and improvement of the Faculty and the students. It is decided to get Rs 3 crores from CSR 1 crore from Anna University and 5 crores from RUSA.

S. No Priority University 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total1 Est 1857 Madras - 140 140 2802 Est 1965 Madurai Kamaraj - 100 100 2003 Est 1982 Bharathidasan - 80 80 1604 Est 1982 Bharathiyar - 81.4 81.2 162.6

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5Faculty Training center, Govt College of Technology, Coimbatore

85 345 360 790

Total 85 746.4 761.2 1592.6

Component 12 Vocationalisation of Higher Education

Tamilnadu has fore grounded the concept of vocationalization with a lot of vigour for it is a boon for students who seek education to hone skills with a view to gaining meaningful employment. The Tamil Nadu Open University has been doing exemplary work in this direction. TNOU has entered with an MoU to offer Agriculture related Courses through TNOU Constituent Community Colleges in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Coimbatore. Apart from supporting this grants are requested to design, implementation of New Program -Agriculture related Courses – Delivery of competency-based and modularized curriculum.

Also in collaboration with Department of Transport, Government of Tamil Nadu, the TNOU has planned to offer Course for Drivers in Tamil Nadu. There are about 1,00,000 Drivers are in Tamil Nadu without 8 th Standard qualification. Transport Department has requested to design a Course for Drivers based on NVEQF of Government of India. Accordingly the School of Continuing Education has Designed and Developed Curriculum and Course Material. This Course will help the Drivers to get badge from Government Transport Department. TNOU has planned to deliver the courses through TNOU Community Colleges. The university also gives Counseling for Choice of Training /Orientation for Skill Teacher/Industrial Partners: NVEQF has more skill components, hence training/orientation is to be given in all levels to implement NVEQF.

SNo Item 2014-15 2015-16

2016-17 total

1 NVEQF-Design, Implementation and Courseware Preparation

20 29 - 49

2 Design, Implementation of new program -Agriculture related Courses – Delivery of competency-based and modularized curriculum.

48 - - 48

3 Implementation of Eighth Standard Sarathi [for Drivers] - Career Oriented Course – Curriculum to be designed with job market demand

100 250 250 600

4 Counselling for Choice of Training/Orientation for Skill Teacher/Industrial Partners

11.7 - - 11.7

5 Infrastructure support for creation and delivery of new Programmes

46 700 45 791

TOTAL 225.7 979 295 1499.7

Component 14 – Institutional Restructuring and Reforms

While TANSHE is in existence it will need strengthening in terms of technical support. Further, a Project Directorate is to be set up for the project. And establishment of quality assurance systems has become a necessity not only for monitoring quality in higher education delivered in the country but also for engaging in delivery of higher education internationally. It is proposed to establish an accreditation council to assess the standards of all universities and colleges periodically.

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Need for TNSAAC

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) established in 1994, as an autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission (UGC) has been mandated with the responsibility to conduct institutional level assessment and accreditation of all higher education institutions (HEIs) in India. Till now NAAC has been practising the philosophy of being an ‘enabling organisation’ to achieve the desired quality consciousness among the HEIs of the country, by assessing and accrediting only those HEIs which voluntarily submit for the accreditation process.

The number of higher educational institutions in the nation has multiplied manifold, and this has given rise to a challenging scenario where the quality assessment and accreditation of the institutions cannot be done by one accreditation body like NAAC. Further, in view of the low levels of higher education quality across the country, the University Grants Commission has evolved the University Grants Commission (Recognition and Monitoring of Assessment And Accreditation Agencies) Regulations, 2014 which is mandated to coordinate and determine the standards of higher education and thereby stipulating assessment and accreditation mandatory to all HEIs in the country. They have also recommended that in addition to NAAC, other Accreditation bodies, including those from private sector/states could be certified by University Grants Commission to handle the large number of HEIs in the country.

Proposed Structure for TNSAAC

In this regard, a three tier structure for the initiation and sustenance of quality in higher education in Tamil Nadu is envisaged for this purpose.

(a) At the national level, as the apex quality assurance body, the UGC with its authorities would formulate national policies on accreditation and oversee the implementation;

(b) At the state level, the establishment of State-Level Assessment and Accreditation Agency would act as the nodal agency between the HEIs of the state and the UGC to engage in assessment and accreditation and monitor HIEs in Tamil Nadu for quality and sustenance periodically, thereby ensure that the ideals of qualitative higher educational goals are fulfilled.

(c) The third tier would be at the institutional level. Based on the guidelines of NAAC, an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has been/is to be established in all HEIs. The IQAC would perform the task of continuous quality mon -itoring and internalizing quality sustenance activities in the HEIs with the active support of the State-Level Assess -ment and Accreditation Agency.

While stringent adherence to affiliation norms by the universities would bring in quality, the Internal Quality Assurance Cells (IQACs) in HEIs would institutionalize an internal mechanism of quality sustenance and quality improvement on an annual monitoring basis. This, in turn, would foster the higher education system in the state to become a part of the global quality assurance system thereby assisting student mobility across institutions, domestic and international.

Aims and Objectives of the Tamil Nadu State Assessment and Accreditation Council (TNSAAC)

1) to bring recognition to the quality and excellence of education imparted by the higher educational institution (HEI) in Tamil Nadu;

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2) to enable the students and parents to make informed choices of the HEIs, their programmes and courses;3) to help the HEIs augment their quality through an appropriate introspection of its current status and work

towards quality sustenance, quality enhancement and thereby move towards excellence;4) to make the HEIs eligible to secure additional funding and incentives from appropriate regulatory and / or funding

agencies;5) to provide a competitive edge to the HEIs for international recognition, and cross-border and trans-national

collaborations;6) Assessing and accrediting all HEIs in the State with built-in provision for continuous quality monitoring and quality

enhancing process, thereby contributing to the country-wide picture of the quality of education in all the HEIs, which would provide inputs to the authorities concerned to formulate appropriate policies and strategies at both the state and national levels.

Overall Objectives of TNSAAC

1) To function as an independent State-level Assessment and Accreditation Council for all Universities/Arts, science and Education colleges/Higher education institutions under Government, Government-Aided and Private Colleges affiliated to various universities in Tamil Nadu.

2) To motivate and facilitate colleges and other HEIs of the state to undergo assessment and accreditation as appro -priate based on a phase-wise plan.

3) To function as an Assessing and Accrediting body approved by UGC in the State of Tamil Nadu and developing criteria and procedures of accreditation.

4) To publish relevant manuals and literature on assessment and accreditation and undertake fast-track sensitization programmes to facilitate accreditation of all colleges in Tamil Nadu.

5) To act as an information resource centre for quality sustenance and enhancement activities related to higher edu-cation to the Colleges and universities in the state.

6) To act as nodal agency in higher education quality related matters between the state HEIs , UGC and Government of Tamil Nadu

7) To build up appropriate linkages with the national level accreditation bodies like NAAC and other recognized bodies of Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu.

8) To guide and facilitate establishment of Internal Quality Assessment Cells in all Universities and Colleges and monitor their functioning in the development and submission of Annual Quality Assessment Reports of the respective HEIs.

9) To undertake quality assurance and quality enhancement activities through the IQACs in curriculum innovation, teaching-learning process and examination reforms besides research contributions among the Higher education institutions

10) To implement the Academic and Administrative Audit Scheme in all Colleges and Universities through appropriate external expert Committees

11) To make periodic Quality gap analysis in Higher education institutions of Tamil Nadu and provide outcome based policy reports to Government of Tamil Nadu for development of new schemes and implementation plans for the annual budgets of the Higher education Department.

12) To analyse the AQARs of the Colleges, prepare the Good/Innovative Practices Data Base (GPDB), host them on the TNSAAC website and provide their details to other Colleges/HEIs who may like to emulate and implement them for higher education quality enhancement.

Functions

The State-level Assessment and Accreditation Council shall:

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i. Prepare an action plan and submit to UGC before 16 January 2015 (as it has to be done within 180 days of the release of the UGC Regulations [17 July 2014])

ii. Register as non profit entity in the State.‐iii. Academically and financially be an autonomous body.iv. Follow the methodology, criteria and procedure developed by NAAC and NBA.v. Have Executive Committee (EC) with Director and support Staff.

vi. Include 5 academicians within the state and 5 outside the state as members of the EC.vii. Have nominees of NAAC and UGC as ex officio members in EC‐viii. Define the Appellate body

ix. Provide adequate office space and training infrastructure. x. Assess the standard of all the Arts and Science Colleges (Government / Aided / Self Financing)/Universities

once in five years and plan their accreditation and also ensure to implement quality enhancement meas-ures in the colleges/universities;

xi. Collect an annual subscription of Rs.4000/- from the HIEs in the state. The Chairman and Members shall be paid only the sitting fee.

xii. Associate appropriate experts of the concerned disciplines while conducting assessment activities. xiii. Determine the honorarium to such experts with the approval of the Government and make payment of

such honoraria.xiv. Appoint minimum staff on deputation basis from Collegiate Education department. xv. Function in TANSCHE premises until a permanent place is identified.

TNSAAC will build up appropriate linkages with UGC, national level accreditation bodies like NAAC and other recognized bodies of Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu. It will function as an Assessing, Accrediting and monitoring body in the State of Tamil Nadu under UGC like other accreditation bodies established as per Government of India Norms. It will initiate fast-track sensitization programmes to facilitate accreditation of all colleges in Tamil Nadu. It will guide and facilitate establishment of Internal Quality Assessment Cells in all Universities and Colleges and monitor their functioning. It will take quality assurance and quality enhancement activities through the IQACs in curriculum innovation, teaching-learning process and examination reforms besides research contributions among the Higher education institutions.

The total funds proposed for all these are Rs 20 crores.

Description 2014-15

2015-16 2016-17 Total

TANSCHE 300 300 600Accreditation Council 300 300 600Project Directorate 100 350 350 800

TOTAL 100 950 950 2000

Component 15 – Capacity Building and Preparation, Data Collection and Planning

As proposed in the guidelines it is planned to have baseline surveys, data collection, consultations, workshops, hiring of consultants, etc. Towards this end an amount if Rs 20 crores has been proposed.

Baseline Survey 25 150 75 250Data Collection and Compilation 25 150 75 250Meetings 12.5 125 112.5 250Perspective Plans 175 50 25 250

TOTAL237.5 475

287.5 1000

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Component 17 Support to Polytechnics

Setting up of New Polytechnics

11 new Government Polytechnic Colleges were started (2013-14) at Tiruchirappalli (Srirangam), Pudukottai (Gandharvakottai), Villupuram (Sankarapuram), Erode (perunthurai), Ariyalur (Ariyalur), Krishnagiri (Uthangarai) Vellore (Jollarpet). Andipatti (Theni District), Usilampatti (Madurai District), Checkanurani (Madurai District) and Thiruvannamalai (Cheyyar)

The students are economically weaker sections belong to rural area to do their Diploma level Technical courses without any tuition fees, as per the existing norms. Hence, the State Government has taken initiatives promoting all-round and social development in Tamil Nadu by providing more opportunities in Higher learning for the above rural students belonging to poor families.

All the above 11 Polytechnic Colleges are presently functioning in the Temporary premises. AICTE approval was also received for the above 11 Institutions. It is proposed to include these 11 Colleges which have just started functioning, under the RUSA for financial assistance for Setting up of New Polytechnics under sub component 17.1 Hence, it is requested to sanction a sum of Rs. 135.30 Crores (Rs. 12.30 Crores per Polytechnic) under Central Assistance (RUSA) for the Establishment of 11 New Government Polytechnic Colleges as per the details furnished below with 5 Diploma courses in each polytechnic college on par with seven Polytechnic colleges already established under Central Assistance scheme in Tamil Nadu during the Academic year 2010-11, and help the rural economically weaker sections of students. Funds are required for construction, upgrading infrastructure facilities, and running community development programmes.

S. No

Description 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total

1 New polytechnic colleges - 11 9350 2200 1980 135302 Strengthening of existing polytechnics 630 630 540 18003 Construction of womens hostel in

womens, polytechnics – 191900 -- -- 1900

4 (a)

Scheme of Community Development Through Polytechnics (CDTP)

2642 1394 1394 5430

(b) Scheme of community development for 74 private polytechnic colleges

774 1500 1500 3774

TOTAL 15296 5724 5414 26434

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