(a) whether inter disparity in the quality of education imparted
exist in various universities of the country;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the measures taken by the Government to bring uniformity in
the quality of education; and
(d) the success achieved as a result thereof?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAPIL SIBAL)
(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. 419 FOR 8.12.2010, ASKED BY SHRI SHATRUGHAN
SINHA, HON’BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, REGARDING DISPARITY IN QUALITY
OF EDUCATION IN UNIVERSITIES.
(a) to (d): Minimum standard of education in every University
is ensured by the University Grants Commission (UGC) through its
regulations in this regard. Universities however may vary in the
quality of education beyond the minimum standards laid down by UGC
depending on, inter-alia, availability of resources, infrastructure
etc.
UGC regulations on minimum qualifications of teachers, minimum
standards for award of M.Phil./ Ph.D. degrees, minimum requirements
for career advancement of teachers have been brought into force. In
order to attract and retain talent in teaching careers, salary and
other financial benefits have been increased substantially; and age
of superannuation for those in teaching positions has been enhanced
to 65 years. New Central Universities have been established in
states to serve as benchmark institutions of quality in different
regions. Resource allocation under 11th Plan has been increased
substantially and new schemes of incentivizing states to enhance
their investment in strengthening higher education have also been
introduced.