Lok Sabha Question No. 6119 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-04
Subject: Aerospace University
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6119

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  APRIL, 2018

## AEROSPACE  UNIVERSITY

6119.  DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK':

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Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of setting up of Aerospace  university under Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the country;
- (b) the  location  identified  for  the  purpose  and  the  time  by  which  the  university  is likely to be set up along with the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon; and
- (c) the  names  of  International  institutions  likely  to  be  associated  with  the  said University along with the names of faculties / departments on which special emphasis is proposed to be given in the University?
- (a) The  Expert  Group  under  the  chairmanship  of  Shri  B.K.  Chaturvedi, the then Member, Planning Commission constituted by the Government for restructuring  and  strengthening  of  Hindustan  Aeronautics  Limited  (HAL) had recommended setting up of a Aerospace University. The recommendation has been accepted by the Government.

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

The  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  on  establishment  of  Aerospace University (re-named as HAL Aeronautical Institute) has been approved by HAL Board.

Subsequently, the DPR was reviewed and it was suggested that for the  formation of  the  Institute  through  an  Act of  Parliament,  the  Structure should be in line with relevant Rules, Regulations & Procedures in vogue in other Central Universities / Institutes. HAL's role would  be initial facilitating  the  establishment  of  the  proposed  University  and  providing initial Secretarial help only.   As regards managing the University / Institute, a separate well defined model would be worked out.

In the above background, the HAL Board in its 409 th meeting held on 02.02.2018 has accorded approval for the following:

- (i) HAL  cannot  consider  setting  up  a  Private  University,  even  in collaboration with other Organizations like DRDO, Private Industries, etc.
- (ii) Agreeing  with  the  Ministry's  suggestion  that  HAL  may  provide initial support & Secretarial assistance for facilitating the establishment of the University, on the lines of a Central University.  HAL will have no direct role in setting up / running of the proposed University / Institute.
- (iii)  HAL will authorize the Society of HAL Aeronautics Research and Technologies Institute to modify the relevant aspects of the DPR.

In  view  of  above,  the  Society  of  HAL  Aeronautics  Research  and Technologies  Institute  has  been  advised  to  revise  the  DPR  suitably,  for submission to the Ministry for further consideration.

- (b) Requirement  of  200  Acres  of  Land  and  Capital  Expenditure  of approximately Rs.592 crore are estimated for establishment of the University, in the DPR.  Location can be decided based on the offer of Land by the concerned State Government.

Time frame would depend on receipt of required clearances, approvals etc. from the concerned Ministries / Agencies.

- (c) The  International  Institutions  to  be  associated  with  the  proposed Institute,  if  any,  and  faculties  /  Departments  likely  to  be  given  special emphasis in the University have not yet been decided.

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