(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce vocational education as a fullfledged discipline in Government schools;
(b) if so, the details thereof ;
(c) the criteria for selection of Government schools for introduction of vocational education;
(d) the time by which it is proposed to be introduced; and
(e) the proposed allocation under the scheme?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) and (b): The National Policy on Education, 1986 (as
modified in 1992) envisaged vocational education
to be a distinct stream at the higher secondary
stage, under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of
Vocationalisation of Secondary Education,
financial assistance is provided for introduction
of vocational courses spanning several areas of
activity in Government and Government aided higher
secondary schools.
(c): Selection of schools for introduction of
vocational stream is made by the State
Governments.
(d): The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of
Vocationalisation of Secondary Education was
introduced in 1987-88.
(e): There is an allocation of Rs. 2000 crore for the
scheme during the 11th Five Year Plan.