Report of the Working Group on Technical Education and Vocational Training

Abstract

The primary aim of the Government in a welfare, state like ours is raising the standard of living of the people. Large scale 'industrial development and production are the sine qua non of: any nation building activity intended to achieve this goal. Scientists, engineers and technologists are essential for forging! ahead towards this end. As our industries develop, and as our production is stepped up, the need for engineers and technologists will also increase steeply;’ and, there should be a corresponding increase in the number of skilled technicians and craftsmen. For this purpose an accelerated programme of expansion of technical education was undertaken during the Second Plan period at a cost of nearly .Rs. 60 crores as development expenditure for degree and diploma courses only, and the tempo has to be maintained through the Third and successive plans.