(a) whether agriculture as a subject has been accorded technical status in the
country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the time by which agriculture subject is likely to be accorded technical status?
(a) whether agriculture as a subject has been accorded technical status in the
country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the time by which agriculture subject is likely to be accorded technical status?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a): The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) established by an Act of
Parliament has been empowered to coordinate Technical Education system for the
subjects in Engineering & Technology and Architech and Pharmacy, Hotel Management
& Catering Technology and Applied Arts & Crafts. The Agriculture subject has not been
included under AICTE Act.
(b) & (c): Do not arise.
(d): Under the scope for AICTE Act it may not be possible for the Agriculture Ministry
to accord Agriculture Education, a technical status.