Question : ENGINEERING COLLEGES



(a)whether the number of Engineering colleges in Bihar is comparatively less than the other States; and

(b)if so, the steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MURLI MANOHAR JOSHI)

(a)&(b): The number of Engineering Colleges in Bihar is less as compared to some States where substantial number of Engineering Colleges have come up on self- financing basis. All India Council for Technical Education have invited application for setting up of new technical institutions for the next two years by 10th August, 2000 form Government/Trusts/Societies and University Departments.