(a) whether the Government proposes to initiate steps for
massive expansion and restructuring of education in the country;
(b) if so, the changes proposed;
(c) whether the foreign participation in education is likely to
be encouraged in the proposed expansion programme; and
(d) if so, the steps taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH)
(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 39 ASKED BY SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH REGARDING
‘EXPANSION AND RESTRUCTURING OF EDUCATION’ TO BE ANSWERED ON
27.02.2007.
(a) & (b) : Expansion and Restructuring of education is an
ongoing process, as also recognised by the National Policy on
Education 1986, as modified in 1992. Government is committed
to raising the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in all sectors of
education during the Eleventh Five Year Plan period. The
process of expansion, which must also address issues of Access,
Equity and Quality, is subject to the availability of
resources.
(c) & (d): Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in education,
including higher education, is already being allowed under the
automatic route, without any sectoral cap, since February, 2000,
vide Order No.7(4)/2000-IP dated 11 February, 2000, issued by
the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion of Government of
India. However, entry and operation of Foreign Educational
Institutions would be subject to the policy and law in this
regard.