(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?
(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?
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.