(a) the details of the density of colleges per lakh of the young population, State/Union Territory (UT)-wise;
(b) the details of the parameters considered to establish a college in a State/UT;
(c) whelther Bihar has sufficient colleges in comparision with its young population;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to increase the college density in
Bihar?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(DR. SUBHAS SARKAR)
(a) As per the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20, the density of colleges per lakh of
the young population (age group 18 to 23 years) in different States/UTs is given in Annexure-1.
(b) Education being in the Concurrent List, establishment of new institutions is the responsibility of both
Central and State Government. However, recognising the need for central assistance, the Central
Government has implemented various schemes supporting State Governments. The Department of
Higher Education is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha
Abhiyan (RUSA) with an aim of promoting access and equity, inter alia, the scheme provides central
assistance to States for creation of Model Degree colleges, infrastructure grants to colleges and
universities, creation of universities either through upgradation of existing autonomous colleges or
clustering of colleges.
(c) to (e): As per the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20, the total number of colleges,
the number of colleges per lakh of the young population (age group 18 to 23 years), average enrolment
per college and the Gross Enrolment Ration (GER) in higher education for all States and UTs including
Bihar is given in Annexure-1. The details of support provided to the State of Bihar under the Centrally
Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) of the Ministry of Education are
given in Annexure-2.
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