Lok Sabha Question No. 417 (STARRED), answered on 2019-07-22
Subject: Vocational Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Queen Oja

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 417 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2019

## Vocational Education

## †*417. SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of the vocational education centres located in North-Eastern States including Assam;
- (b) the funds allocated to above-mentioned States during the last five years;
- (c) whether the Government is contemplating to bring a new policy for more effective implementation of vocational education; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 417 FOR REPLY ON 22.07.2019 ASKED BY SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA, HON'BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

(a) to (b): Under Ministry of Human Resource Development's purview, various skill oriented courses are implemented by University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) through Community Colleges, Bachelor of Vocation courses (BVoC)  &  Deen  Dayal  Upadhyaya  (DDU)  Kausal  Kendras  to  boost  the  employability  of youth.  All  the  universities  and  colleges  in  the  country  have  the  option  of  adopting  these approved  skill  education  courses.  Currently,  total  81  institutions  (42  institutions  offering B.VoC.  degree  programmes,  34  Community  Colleges  and  5  DDU  Kaushal  Kendras)  are running vocational courses in the North-Eastern States including Assam. Rupees 158.43 crore has  been  allocated  to  these  institutions  situated  in  the  North-Eastern  States  for  vocational education during the last 5 years. The list of the B.Voc. colleges, Community Colleges and DDU Kaushal Kendras in the North-Eastern States with the details of allocation of funds to them during last 5 years is at Annexure .

(c) to (d): In addition to above, the following initiatives for vocational education have been taken by the Government:

- (i) Scheme for Higher Education Youth for Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS).
- (ii) Development of new and updated curricula for B.Voc. courses.
- (iii) Launch of a portal for facilitating Internships by AICTE.
- (iv) Internship made mandatory by AICTE.

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 417 FOR REPLY ON 22.07.2019 ASKED BY SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA, HON'BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

ANNEXURE

## List of the North-Eastern Institutions offering B.Voc. Degree Programme

| S. No.   | Name of the Institutions                                                                                                                                                                  | Approved courses                                                                  | Allocation (Last 5 years) (In Crore)   |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
|          | Assam                                                                                                                                                                                     |                                                                                   |                                        |
| 1.       | Abhayapuri College, P.O. Abhayapuri, Dist. Bongaigaon-783 384, Assam. Affiliated to:- Gauhati University, GopinathBardoloi Nagar, Guwahati - 781014, Assam                                |  Information Technology  Tourism& Travel Management                             | 3.70                                   |
| 2.       | AnandramDhekialPhookan College (A.D.P. College), R.R.B. Road, Haibargaon, Nagaon, Pin-782002 (Assam) Affiliated to:- Gauhati University, GopinathBardoloi Nagar, Guwahati - 781014, Assam |  Herbal Processing Technology                                                    | 1.45                                   |
| 3.       | Biswanath College, Chariali, PO- Chariali, Distt- Biswanath, Pin-784176 (Assam) ( Affiliated to:- Gauhati University, GopinathBardoloi Nagar, Guwahati - 781014, Assam                    |  Agriculture (Small Tea Garden Management)                                       | 1.45                                   |
| 4.       | Chaiduar College, Assam Affiliated to:- Gauhati University, Gopinath, Bardoloi Nagar, Guwahati - 781014, Assam                                                                            |  Medical Laboratory Technology  Media and Entertainment                         | 3.55                                   |
| 5.       | DakshinKamrup College, Mirza, Kamrup District- 781125                                                                                                                                     |  Retail Management  Banking& Financing Services                                 | 1.70                                   |
| 6.       | Digboi College, Digboi college, PO Digboi Dist. Tinsukia Assam Pincode-786171 Affiliated to:- Dibrugarh University, NH-37, Rajapeta, Dibrugarh, Assam 786004                              |  Tourism and Hospitality Management  Small Tea Garden Management                | 1.70                                   |
| 7.       | Furkating College, PO-Furkating, Distt- Golaghat, Assam - 785610 Affiliated to:- Dibrugarh University, NH-37, Rajapeta, Dibrugarh, Assam 786004                                           |  Hospitality                                                                     | 1.45                                   |
| 8.       | Jagiroad College Affiliated to:- Gauhati University, GopinathBardoloi Nagar, Guwahati - 781014, Assam                                                                                     |  Tourism and Hospitality Management  Entertainment (Acting)  Retail Management | 3.80                                   |
| 9.       | JorhatKendriyaMahavidyalaya,                                                                                                                                                              |  Small Tea Garden                                                                | 1.45                                   |

|     | Kenduguri, PO ChengaliGaon, Dist. Jorhatpincode- 785 010 Assam                                                                                                                          | Management                                                                                |       |
|-----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| 10. | Kaliabor College, Kuwaritol, Nagaon District -782 137                                                                                                                                   |  Small Tea Garden Management  Tourism and Service Industry                              |  3.55 |
| 11. | L.T.K College, Azad North Lakhimpur-787 031 PO Azad Dist. Lakhimpur-787031 Affiliated to:- Dibrugarh University, NH-37, Rajapeta, Dibrugarh, Assam 786004                               |  Food Processing                                                                         |  1.45 |
| 12. | Mangaldoi College, MangaldaiDarrang District, - 784125                                                                                                                                  |  Medical Lab& Molecular Diagnostic Technology  Food Processing Technology               |  3.4  |
| 13. | Nalbari Commerce College, Nalbari, Japarkuchi, PO- Chowkbazar, Distt-Nalbari, Assam , Pin-781334 ( Affiliated to:- Gauhati University, GopinathBardoloi Nagar, Guwahati - 781014, Assam |  IT (Software Development)  Marketing (Retail Management)                               |  1.7  |
| 14. | NaziraCollege,PONaziraSivasagar District-785 685                                                                                                                                        |  Information Technology  Fashion Design                                                 |  1.7  |
| 15. | North Gauhati College, Nagar, Kamrup District                                                                                                                                           |  Tourism& Hospitality Management                                                         |  3.15 |
| 16. | 781031, North Lakhimpur College(Autonomous) P.O khelmati, north lakhimpir, Assam, pin-787031 Affiliated to:- Dibrugarh University, NH-37, Rajapeta, Dibrugarh, Assam 786004             |  Information Technology (IT/ITeS)  Sericulture/Handloom and Textile                     |  1.7  |
| 17. | Nowgong College, AT Road, Nagaon Assam-782001 Affiliated to:- Gauhati University, GopinathBardoloi Nagar, Guwahati - 781014, Assam                                                      |  Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT)                                                    |  1.45 |
| 18. | PUB Kamrup College, BaihataCharialiKamrup District, 781031                                                                                                                              |  Software Development and System administration  Food Processing and Quality Management |  3.55 |
| 19. | Science College, P.O. Kokrajhar, District Kokrajhar, Assam. Affiliated to:- Gauhati University, GopinathBardoloi Nagar, Guwahati - 781014, Assam                                        |  Information Technology  Physiotherapy  Journalism and Mass Communication              |  1.95 |
| 20. | SBMS College, Sualkuchi, Kamrup District 781 103                                                                                                                                        |  Animation and Graphic Design  Fashion Technology                                       |  3.4  |
| 21. | Tezpur University PO- Napaam, Tezpur, Distt. Sonitpur, Assam Pin- 784028                                                                                                                |  Food Processing  Renewable Energy Management                                           |  1.7  |
|     | Manipur                                                                                                                                                                                 |                                                                                           | 48.95 |
| 22. | Biramangol College Sawombung, Imphal East, Manipur - 795010 Affiliated to:- Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur 795003                                    |  Food Processing  Office Automation and E- Governance                                   |  1.7  |
| 23. | C.I College Bishnupur, Dist. Manipur Affiliated to:-                                                                                                                                    |  Healthcare  Hospitality Management  Solar P.V Installer                               |  1.95 |

|    | Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur 795003                                                                                                                 |                                                                                                           |      |
|----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| 24 | Gourgobind Girls College, Khurai, Imphal, District MS                                                                                                                                    |  Traditional Arts &Crafts  Floriculture and Landscaping                                                 | 3.4  |
| 25 | KamakhyaPemton College, Hiyangthang, Wangoi P.O &P.S, Imphal West, Manipur -795009 Affiliated to:- Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur 795003              |  Automobile Technology  Food Processing                                                                 | 1.7  |
| 26 | Kha- Manipur college, KakchingWairiPanjaoPallum, PO &PSK Kakching District                                                                                                               |  Tourism and Hospitality Management  Food Processing                                                    | 3.55 |
| 27 | Manipur University (Central University) Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, Imphal District Pincode- 795 003                                                                                   |  Tourism& Hospitality Management  Retail Management and Foreign Trade                                   | 1.7  |
| 28 | Modern College, Porompat, Imphal East Manipur Imphal East Manipur 795001 Affiliated to:- Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur 795003                        |  Music, Media& Entertainment  Physical Education &Sport Nutritionists  IT/ITes                         | 1.95 |
| 29 | Moirang College, Bishnupur district, Manipur Affiliated to:- Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur 795003                                                    |  Aquaculture                                                                                             | 1.45 |
| 30 | Moreh College, Moreh, Chandel District, Manipur Affiliated to:- Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur 795003                                                 |  Floriculture and Landscaping (Agriculture)  Graphic Design (Media and Entertainment)                   | 1.7  |
| 31 | Nambol L Sonai College, Nambol Manipur                                                                                                                                                   |  Software Development  Sericulture                                                                      | 3.8  |
| 32 | NaoremBirahari College,NaoremBirahari College, Khundrakpam, Imphal East, Manipur Affiliated to:- Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur 795003                |  Automobile Technology  Media and Entertainment                                                         | 1.7  |
| 33 | Presidency College, Presidency College, Motbung, Senapati Dist. Manipur Affiliated to:- Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur 795003                         |  Seri culturist  Beauty therapist and Aesthetics                                                        | 1.7  |
| 34 | S. Kula Women's College Kongkhampat, P.O. &P.S. Nambol, Pin-795134. Bishnupur District, Manipur Affiliated to:- Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur 795003 |  Information Technology  Catering& Hotel Management  Food Processing& Engineering  Fashion Technology | 4.04 |
| 35 | South East Manipur College, PO Pattel, Chandel Dist.-795135                                                                                                                              |  Food Processing and Engineering  Information and IT Services                                           | 3.8  |
| 36 | Thoubal College, Wangamataba, PO &PS Thoubal District                                                                                                                                    |  Tourism and Hospitality Management  Food Processing and Engineering                                    | 1.7  |
| 37 | Waikhom Mani Girls' College, ThoubalOlram PO ThoubalThoubal Dist. Manipur, Pincode-795138 Affiliated to:- Manipur University, Indo Myanmar Road, Canchipur,                              |  Tourism and Hospitality Management  Retail Management and Foreign Trade  Food Processing and          | 1.95 |

|     | Imphal, Manipur 795003                                                                       | Engineering                                                              |       |
|-----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
|     |                                                                                              |                                                                          | 37.79 |
|     | Mizoram                                                                                      |                                                                          |       |
| 38. | Mizoram University, Tanhril, Aizawl - 796004 (Mizoram)                                       |  Handloom Weaver  Software Development  Web Technology and Multimedia | 1.95  |
|     |                                                                                              |                                                                          | 1.95  |
|     | Nagaland                                                                                     |                                                                          |       |
| 39. | Kohima Science College, Jotsoma, Kohima Nagaland-797002 Affiliated to:- Nagaland University) |  Web Designing                                                          | 1.45  |
| 40. | Modern College, Dzivirii, Post Box -405 Kohima District-797001                               |  Retail Management and IT                                               | 2.42  |
| 41. | Nagaland University, SASRD, Medziphema Campus - District -79710                              |  Nursery Management Technology  Plant Propagation                      | 1.70  |
|     |                                                                                              |                                                                          | 5.57  |
|     | Tripura                                                                                      |                                                                          |       |
| 42. | Tripura University, Suryamaninagar District-799002                                           |  Rubber Technology  Film and Vedio Production                          | 1.70  |
|     |                                                                                              |                                                                          | 1.70  |
|     |                                                                                              | G Total                                                                  | 95.96 |

List of the North-Eastern Institutions offering scheme of Community Colleges

| S.No.                                                                                  | Name of the Institutions                                                                                    | Trade                                                                                      | Allocation Last 5 Years (inCrore)   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Arunachal Pradesh                                                                      | Arunachal Pradesh                                                                                           | Arunachal Pradesh                                                                          | Arunachal Pradesh                   |
| 1.                                                                                     | Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono-Hills, Doimukh, Dist. Papum Pare-791 112, Arunachal Pradesh.                  |  Computerized Accounting                                                                  | 0.50                                |
| Total                                                                                  | Total                                                                                                       | Total                                                                                      | 0.50                                |
| Assam                                                                                  | Assam                                                                                                       | Assam                                                                                      | Assam                               |
| 2.                                                                                     | Abhyapuri College, P.O. Abhyapuri, Dist. Bongalgaon-783 384, Assam.                                         |  BFSI                                                                                     | 1.38                                |
| 3.                                                                                     | AnandaramDhekiaPhookan College, Nagaon, RRB Road, South Haibaragaon, P.O. Habargaon, District Nagaon, Assam |  Tea Technology & Plantation Management  Hospital Administration                         | 0.99                                |
| 4.                                                                                     | Bahona College, P.O. Bahona, Jorhat-785 101, Assam                                                          |  Printing Technology  Civil Construction                                                 | 1.02                                |
| 5.                                                                                     | DakshinKamrup College, Mirza, Kamrup- 781125, Assam                                                         |  Retail Management  Banking& Financial Service                                           | 1.07                                |
| 6.                                                                                     | Digboi College, Digboi-786 171, Dist. Tinuskukia, Asaam.                                                    |  Computer Hardware and Networking                                                         | 1.27                                |
| 7.                                                                                     | Jagiroad College, P.O. Jagiroad, P.S. Jagiroad, Dist. Morigaon-782 410, Assam                               |  Pulp and Paper Technology  Fashion Technology                                           | 1.12                                |
| 8.                                                                                     | Jawaharlal Nehru College Boko, District-Kamrup, Assam                                                       |  Food Processing Technology  Retail Management  Security  Agriculture (Floriculturist) | 2.27                                |
| 9.                                                                                     | JorhatKendriyaMahavidyalaya, Kenduguri, P.O.- ChengaliGaon, Dist. Jorhat-785 010, Assam                     |  Tea Plantation & Management                                                              | 1.19                                |
| 10.                                                                                    | L.T.K. College, P.O. Azad-787 031, North Lakhimpur, Assam.                                                  |  Food Processing                                                                          | 1.14                                |
| 11.                                                                                    | M.C. College, Barpeta, Distt. Barpeta, Assam-781 301                                                        |  Fish Breeding (Hatchery Production Worker)  Bee Keeping  Aquarium Manufacturing        | 2.22                                |
| 12.                                                                                    | Nilambazar College, P.O. Nilambazar, District Karimganj - 788722 (Assam)                                    |  DTP& Printing Technology  Accounting& Taxation  Computer Hardware &Networking          | 1.50                                |
| 13.                                                                                    | North Bank College, Ghilamara, District- Lakhimpur (Assam)                                                  |  Fish Breeding and Aquaculture                                                            | 0.50                                |
| 14.                                                                                   | North Lakhimpur College, P.O. Khelmati-787 031, North Lakhimpur, Assam.                                     | Diploma in Sericulture                                                                     | 1.48                                |
| 15.                                                                                    | Pub Kamrup College, BaihataChariali, Kamrup-781 381, Assam.                                                 |  Organic Farming and Post- Harvest Management                                             | 1.38                                |
| 16.                                                                                  | Raha College, P.O. Raha, Dist. Nagaon-782 103, Assam.                                                       | Pisciculture Retail Management                                                             | 1.66                                |
| 17.                                                                                    | Rupahi College, Rupahi, Nagaon-782 125, Assam.                                                              |  Fruit and Vegetable Technology  Beauty &Wellness                                        | 1.79                                |
| 18.                                                                                    | S.B.M.S. College,Sualuchi, Kamrup-781 103, Assam                                                            |  Computer Hardware and Networking                                                         | 1.13                                |
| 19.                                                                                    | Science College, Kokrajhar, P.O. and Dist. Kokrajhar, BTC, Assam-783 370                                    |  Hardware Networking                                                                      | 1.09                                |
| 20.                                                                                    | Sibsagar Commerce College,Sivasagar, Assam                                                                  |  Hospitality Management  Mass communication  Beauty and Wellness                        | 2.17                                |
| 21.                                                                                    | Tihu College, P.O. Tihu, Dist. Nalbari, Assam-781                                                           |  Food Processing                                                                          | 1.21                                |
| Total                                                                                  | 371.                                                                                                        |                                                                                            |                                     |
|                                                                                        |                                                                                                             |                                                                                            | 28.08                               |
| Manipur 22. ChanambamIbomcha (C.I) College, Bishnupur  Healthcare (Diabetes Educator) | Manipur 22. ChanambamIbomcha (C.I) College, Bishnupur  Healthcare (Diabetes Educator)                      | Manipur 22. ChanambamIbomcha (C.I) College, Bishnupur  Healthcare (Diabetes Educator)     | 1.16                                |

|             | District, Manipur                                                                  |                                                                                                                     |       |
|-------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| 23.         | Churachandpur College, Churachandpur,Manipur- 795 128                              |  Computer Software and Hardware Technology  Automotive Technology  IT-ITes                                       | 3.14  |
| 24.         | Moirang College, District-Bishenpur, Manipur                                       |  Tourism and Hospitality                                                                                           | 0.50  |
| 25.         | S.Kula Women's College, Nambol, Manipur                                            |  Food Processing& Engineering  Fashion Technology                                                                 | 2.09  |
| 26.         | Shree ShreeGourgobind College Girls College, Khurai, Imphal East (Manipur)         |  Beauty and Salon  Script Editor                                                                                  | 0.80  |
| 27.         | Waikhom Mani Girls College, ThoubalOkram, Thoubal-795 138, Manipur.                |  Retail Management                                                                                                 | 1.41  |
|             |                                                                                    | Total                                                                                                               | 9.10  |
| Meghalaya   | Meghalaya                                                                          |                                                                                                                     |       |
| 28.         | St. Mary's College, Shillong-793 003, District East Khasi Hills (Meghalaya)        |  Information Technology  Health Care                                                                              | 0.50  |
|             |                                                                                    | Total                                                                                                               | 0.50  |
| Mizoram     | Mizoram                                                                            |                                                                                                                     |       |
| 29.         | Pachhunga University College, Aizawl-796 001, Mizoram.                             |  Repair & Maintenance of Power Supply&UPS  Mizo Handicrafts and Technology  House Keeping Agriculture and Allied | 2.16  |
|             |                                                                                    | Total                                                                                                               | 2.16  |
| Nagaland    | Nagaland                                                                           |                                                                                                                     |       |
| 30.         | Alder College, P.O. 164, Kohima, Nagaland                                          |  Basic Culinary Art (Cooking)  Music                                                                              | 0.80  |
| 31.         | Dimapur Government College, Oriental Colony, Dimapur-797 112, Nagaland.            |  Hospitality and Tourism Management                                                                                | 0.50  |
| 32.         | Modern College, Dziviri, Post Box 405, Kohima-797 001, Nagaland                    |  Carpentry  Computer Hardware Maintenance and Networking                                                          | 2.01  |
| 33.         | Nagaland University, Zunheboto, Nagaland                                           |  Electric and Electronic Appliance Repairing                                                                       | 0.50  |
| 34.         | Sakus Mission College (Arts), Post Box No. 216, Duncan, Dimapur - 797112, Nagaland |  Music  Software Development  Dress Designing and Tailoring                                                      | 2.22  |
| Total       | Total                                                                              | Total                                                                                                               | 6.03  |
| Grand Total | Grand Total                                                                        | Grand Total                                                                                                         | 45.87 |

List of the North-Eastern Institutions offering DDU KAUSHAL Kendras.

| S.No.         | Name of the Institution                                                                   | Trades                                                                         | Allocation (Last 5 years) (in Crore)   |
|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Assam         | Assam                                                                                     | Assam                                                                          |                                        |
| 1.            | Sonapur College, Kamrup, Assam                                                            |  Theatre &Stage Craft  Retail Management &IT  Tourism and Travel Management | 3.10                                   |
| 2.            | Tengakhat College, PO- Tenkaghat, Dist. Dibrugarh, Pin-786103, Assam                      |  Office Automation and E- Services  Automobile Mechanism and Maintenance     | 2.45                                   |
| Manipur       | Manipur                                                                                   | Manipur                                                                        |                                        |
| 3.            | N.G. (Govt.) College, Lamphelpat, Manipur                                                 |  Hospitality management Fashion designing                                     | 2.45                                   |
| 4.            | Dhanmanjuri Community College (Govt. of Manipur), Imphal, Manipur                         |  Digital Multimedia Technology  Radio Imaging Technology                     | 4.15                                   |
| Nagaland      | Nagaland                                                                                  | Nagaland                                                                       |                                        |
| 5.            | Patkai Christian College, Chumukedima, Seithekema, BPO- Patkai- 797103, Dimapur- Nagaland |  IT/Ites  Retail Management  Music  Web Design                             | 4.45                                   |
|  Total 16.60 |  Total 16.60                                                                             |  Total 16.60                                                                  |  Total 16.60                          |

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