Question : POLYTECHNICS



(a) the number of AICTE approved polytechnics in existence as on December 31, 1999;

(b) whether the Government propose to establish such institutes in the country during the current year; and

(c) if so, the details thereof, State- wise?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) to (c): The number of polytechnics in existence as on December 31, 1999 approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was 1215. Government of India has at present no proposal to establish such institute. AICTE has, however, invited applications for establishment of Diploma level institutions for the academic sessions 2000-2001/2001-2000 for processing as per their rules.