Guidelines for Development Assistance to Central, Deemed and State Universities During the IXth Plan

Abstract

The Ninth Five Year Plan is being launched in the 50th year of Independenc when the country is in the process of major economic and technological changes based on the policy of liberalisation and privatisation and at the same time, emphasis in policies is being laid on rural development and the reduction of poverty in the IXth Plan of the country. In the changed scenario, the educated human resource, having the latest knowledge and skill will be In greater demand for participation in the social and economic development of the country. This, in turn, will build up pressure on the universities and colleges for providing trained human resource by introducing career oriented courses and ensuring the quality and relevance of education. Information technology is further contributing to this change and will have a major impact on the structure, management and mode of delivery of the education system.