Guidelines Introduction of New UG/PG/Diploma Courses (in Engineering and Technology) for Women in Universities X Plan

Abstract

From Introduction: In order to promote women’s access into engineering and technological careers, the University Grants Commission proposes to support professional courses for women during the Tenth Plan period. The current guidelines aim at ensuring the introduction of high quality, frontline courses for women in different universities and colleges in the country, and thereby ensure women’s participation in the ongoing technological revolution, thus granting access and equity. The guidelines presented here are divided into two parts; Part I has an approach paper that will broadly outline the changing educational scenario and the special needs of women. It will include the aims of the scheme and certain recommendations to improve the quality of the programme. Part II seeks to make the programme operational and guide its implementation.