Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state :- (a) whether it is fact that Indian Business Schools, including IIMs, are lagging behind in research; (b) whether it is also a fact that the quality of research work has not been very encouraging; (c) the details of research works published in nationally and internationally acclaimed journals; (d) whether Government has assessed the reasons for the low quality research work; and (e) the steps proposed to be taken for improving the standards of research? ANSWER
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MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAPIL SIBAL) (a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 235 FOR 11.03.2011 ASKED BY SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY, M.P. REGARDING “RESEARCH WORK IN BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND IIMS.” (a)&(b): In the absence of centralized data regarding research in the discipline of management in universities and institutions in India, it is not possible to say whether our institutions lag behind their counterparts abroad in terms of numbers or quality. (c): According to available information Indian Institutes of Management, which are the leading institutions of business management in the country, have published 327 papers in national and international journals, contributed to 55 book chapters and authored 39 books/monographs. (d)&(e): Yes sir, Government has appointed a committee on Faculty & Research of the IIMs under Shri Ajit Balakrishnan, Chairman, IIM, Calcutta. The report has since been received and is under examination.
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state :- (a) the details of infrastructure, manpower requirement and cost involved in implementation of free and compulsory education.; (b) how does Government propose to meet this additional expenditure; (c) the manner in which Government would meet the additional requirement of teachers; (d) whether Government would encourage private participation by extending tax relief and through corporate social responsibility; and (e) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAPIL SIBAL) (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (e) OF REPLY TO RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NUMBER 350 FOR 3.12.2010 ASKED BY SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF RTE ACT. (a) to (c) The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009 has come in to force w.e.f. 1st April, 2010. The infrastructure and manpower requirements for the implementation of the RTE Act have been estimated as under: 1. Teachers : 5.08 Lakhs 2. Part time instructors : 3.10 Lakhs 3. Additional Classrooms : 14.25 lakh The Central Government has revised the norms of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme to correspond with the provisions in the RTE Act, 2009. The revised SSA norms include provision for teachers in accordance with the norms of pupil teacher ratio mandated under the RTE Act. Government has also revised the fund sharing pattern in the 65:35 ratio between the Central and State Governments for implementation of the revised SSA programme. Further, Government has estimated a requirement of Rs. 2,31,233 crore over a five year period from 2010-11 to 2014-15 for implementation of the revised SSA programme. This includes Rs 24,068 crore provided by the 13th Finance Commission for Elementary Education. In 2010-11, the Central budget for SSA programme has been enhanced from Rs. 15,000 crore to Rs. 19,000 crore. (d) & (e) The revised SSA programme is the main vehicle for implementation of the RTE Act. Not- for- profit organizations, including civil society contribute to elementary education through partnerships within the broad parameters of State policy. Tax relief to organizations is provided as per the extant taxation laws of the country.
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state :- (a) whether it is fact that Indian Business Schools, including IIMs, are lagging behind in research; (b) whether it is also a fact that the quality of research work has not been very encouraging; (c) the details of research works published in nationally and internationally acclaimed journals; (d) whether Government has assessed the reasons for the low quality research work; and (e) the steps proposed to be taken for improving the standards of research? ANSWER
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MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAPIL SIBAL) (a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 235 FOR 11.03.2011 ASKED BY SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY, M.P. REGARDING “RESEARCH WORK IN BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND IIMS.” (a)&(b): In the absence of centralized data regarding research in the discipline of management in universities and institutions in India, it is not possible to say whether our institutions lag behind their counterparts abroad in terms of numbers or quality. (c): According to available information Indian Institutes of Management, which are the leading institutions of business management in the country, have published 327 papers in national and international journals, contributed to 55 book chapters and authored 39 books/monographs. (d)&(e): Yes sir, Government has appointed a committee on Faculty & Research of the IIMs under Shri Ajit Balakrishnan, Chairman, IIM, Calcutta. The report has since been received and is under examination.
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state :- (a) the details of infrastructure, manpower requirement and cost involved in implementation of free and compulsory education.; (b) how does Government propose to meet this additional expenditure; (c) the manner in which Government would meet the additional requirement of teachers; (d) whether Government would encourage private participation by extending tax relief and through corporate social responsibility; and (e) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAPIL SIBAL) (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (e) OF REPLY TO RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NUMBER 350 FOR 3.12.2010 ASKED BY SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF RTE ACT. (a) to (c) The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009 has come in to force w.e.f. 1st April, 2010. The infrastructure and manpower requirements for the implementation of the RTE Act have been estimated as under: 1. Teachers : 5.08 Lakhs 2. Part time instructors : 3.10 Lakhs 3. Additional Classrooms : 14.25 lakh The Central Government has revised the norms of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme to correspond with the provisions in the RTE Act, 2009. The revised SSA norms include provision for teachers in accordance with the norms of pupil teacher ratio mandated under the RTE Act. Government has also revised the fund sharing pattern in the 65:35 ratio between the Central and State Governments for implementation of the revised SSA programme. Further, Government has estimated a requirement of Rs. 2,31,233 crore over a five year period from 2010-11 to 2014-15 for implementation of the revised SSA programme. This includes Rs 24,068 crore provided by the 13th Finance Commission for Elementary Education. In 2010-11, the Central budget for SSA programme has been enhanced from Rs. 15,000 crore to Rs. 19,000 crore. (d) & (e) The revised SSA programme is the main vehicle for implementation of the RTE Act. Not- for- profit organizations, including civil society contribute to elementary education through partnerships within the broad parameters of State policy. Tax relief to organizations is provided as per the extant taxation laws of the country.
