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VISION-2025 for NITs

Vision-2025 for NITs

Background:

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has taken up a special action plan to give impetus

in their becoming educational service provider at International level; quality being as per with the I

better; however may not be by emulating IITs, but by learning from their experiences. In this endGroups were formed in the meeting of the Directors of NITs held on 1st March 2006 for shaping the

coming years, for,

I. Faculty norms, ratios, acdrestructure, eaching loads, rationalisation etc.II. Technical Support (Non-Teaching) and other essential administrative staff etc.III. Infrastructure maintenance of Building under Non-Plan, Internal receipt, uniform fee struIV. NIT Structure and OrdinancesV.

Vision for NITS

The Vision for NITs Group was formed to prepare a vision document for short term and long ter

The group is constituted of the following members:

1. Director, NIT Srinagar

2. Director, NIT, Jamshedpur

A step ahead to reclaim and relive the glory of beacons that India once had

as seats of academic Excellence.

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3. Director, NIT, Surathkal

4. Director, MNNIT, Allahabad - Convenor

*In the meeting at NIT, Srinagar, Director, NIT, Raipur was invited to participate.

The group was asked to frame its detailed terms of reference with intimation to the Ministry.draft Terms of References (ToR) were sent to all the members. A copy of the ToR was also sentMathur, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, Newmembers agreed to the ToR.

Terms of References:

1. The Committee should project a general vision of the shape of technology visualized2025.

2. The Committee will suggest the areas of technology India should put thrust.

3. The Committee would then suggest the role of the NITs in this development.

4. The Committee would also give a detail plan of the programmes and other activities thtaken up by the NITs in the perspective.

5. The Committee will also suggest a generalized structure of the NIT Council.

Introduction

"Our vision 2020 is predicated on the belief that human resources are the most important dof overall development...." Hon'ble President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

The above quote clearly spells out the importance of human resource in building a nation vis- -visociety. Education and knowledge management has a vital role to play in the development of human rscience and technical education brings direct impact on development of nation through the empowermeresources with the capacity to explore the available resources and exploit / utilise to improve qualityintellect. NITs have been given the mandate, and have positively come forward to contribute in thedevelopment of the society more and more meaningfully.

Vision 2025 for NITs is based on the following premises.........

Human and knowledge resources are catalytic agents for social and economic development of




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ii. Bio Fertilizers & Pesticideiii. Large scale mechanised farming and irrigation systemsiv. Food processing, packaging & storage technology

Packaging & transportation without damage

Processing & healthy preservation without losing nutrient

Health Care

i. Medical Engineering

Non-invasive health monitoring systems

Diagnostics

New medicines and drugs (pharmaceutical) including drug design using gene sequencin

Tele medicine & efficient medicine delivery systems

Stem Cell research & GM animals

Bio-informatics and Bio-technology

GM Human

Eradication of certain diseases and cure for Cancer, AIDS etc.

Infrastructure (Social & Industrial)

i. Housing & Land development

Low cost rural housing

Smart and energy efficient urban housing

High rise buildings

Mechanised Construction & modular construction

Earth quake resistant construction

Secured demolition technology




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GIS, GPS and Remote sensing

Utilisation of under ground space

Health monitoring of the structures

ii. Transportation

High-speed (Rapid) surface & sub-surface transport

Air transport and Airports

Hydro-transportation

iii. Communication

Wireless technology and network sensors

Satellite & space (inter-planet) communication technology

Global high speed data transfer

Signal Processing

iv. Urban & rural planning and management

Solid waste management and utilisation

Electronic & toxic waste management

Water treatment

GM bacteria for waste management.

v. Technology for local and regional development

Avalanches & Landslides studies

Freez-Thaw Process of pavements

Foundations on slopes

Coastal region technologies




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Resource Management

i. Energy Engineering

Sources: Hydro, solar, wind, ocean, thermal, nuclear, fuel cell

Alternative sources and resources of energy

Renewable organic (bio) fuel

Energy storage devices

Electric Power: Generation, Transmission and distribution

Energy audit and loss minimisation

Development of Energy efficient technologies

Sensor based use of energy appliances.

ii. Water Resource Management

River linkage

Irrigation canals

Rain water harvesting and ground water recharge

Utilisation of sea water

iii. Exploration Technology

GIS and exploration of mineral and crude oil etc.

Remote sensing and resource planning

Under sea exploration

Exploration in other planets

Ocean, Antarctica and Space exploration

Exploration of mineral resources without mining out




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iv. Environment, Ecology & Sustainability

Environmental impact assessment and audit

Macro engineering the environment and weather

Weather forecasting

Global warming

Development of Eco-friendly (Green) technology

Disaster Mitigation & Management

i. Earthquake, Volcano & Tsunami

ii. Flood & draught

iii. Widespread fire in forest or in man made infrastructure

iv. Predictions and post disaster rehabilitation

Technology Management

i. Education technology and distance learning

ii. Administration of academic institutions & universities

iii. Knowledge Management

iv. Technology development, transfer, dissemination and absorption

v. Development of indigenous technology (substitute of imported technology)

vi. Entrepreneurship

vii. Information Security and IPR protection

viii. Engineering laws and litigationix. Sustainability in resource generation and technology development

x. User-friendly and Safe Technology

xi. Development of interdisciplinary and holistic technology

xii. Research & Development Management




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Entertainment & Lifestyle

i. Improvement in sports performances (sports goods & Bio-Mechanics)

ii. Life Style and smart living

iii. Entertainment and Multimedia Technology

iv. Technology for physically challenged and weaker sections to improve individuals quality of

v. Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

Strategic Technologies

i. Defence (Reduced human or human less defence ware, Electronic defence ware)

ii. Space Technology

iii. Nuclear Technology

iv. Super computing, grid computing

v. Biotechnology

Computing

i. Computing at the speed of light, Optical computing

ii. Quantum computing

iii. Computer & Network Security

iv. Artificial Intelligence

v. Nano computers

vi. Computer vision

vii. Security engineering including Biometrics

Engineering Industries & manufacturing

i. Electronics & Instrumentation

ii. Chemical Process Industry




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iv. New manufacturing technologies

v. Micro and Nano manufacturing

vi. Custom manufacturing

vii. Biomimetics

Materials and Processing

i. High performance, multi-functional & smart materials

ii. Material for space applications

iii. Energy efficient lighting

iv. Sensors and actuators

v. Fracture Mechanics

vi. Composite Materials

Development of Newer and Advanced Technologies

i. Computational Fluid Dynamics

ii. Embedded technology and Real time Systems

iii. VLSI

iv. MEMS and NEMS

v. Nano Technology & Bio-Nanotechnology

vi. Advanced sensors & Network sensors

vii. Future technology will emerge by the convergence of different disciplines

viii. Application of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) & Fuzzy Logic

IT & Services

i. Internet and digital network services

ii. E-governance

iii. Technology empowerment of mass

iv. Net security

v. Software development for CAD etc




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Technology derived from chance inventions

Technology and strategy to combat terrorism and conflict resolution

With technology development getting more and more interdisciplinary, the costing could be done in varand may change dynamically with further development. Any way the important technologies coming tofront in the coming decades may arranged into four major groups, such as,

1. Information Technology2. Biotechnology

3. Nano-technology4. Materials technology




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Technologies India should put thrust on

Technology is the key for creating wealth for the country and for the upliftment of the economic and

of the people of the country. The integrated technological strength consists of talented manpower, tech

and infrastructure for industrial growth. A good combination of these factors leads to a self supprospering society. Therefore, a nation can derive strength through the development of technologie

educational institutes, especially those dedicated to Science & Technology, have to play a leading rol

with our talented human capital, natural resources and huge market, we in India have the unique a

developing technologies in general and also more suitable to our environment. Moreover, India will ha

important role for development of global manpower.

Research and development of indigenous technology to compete with the rest of the world in all sectorsThough India will have to keep pace with the global trend in development of technology, we have our osocio-economic needs as well our own strengths and weaknesses and hence must keep certain technolopriority. Thus, the technologies related to major areas in infrastructure, advanced technologies, technolsocio-economic implications, strategic technologies and technologies making India self-reliant should bin the following perspectives:

Education

Healthcare

Agriculture

Materials & Manufacturing

Infrastructure

Energy and water

Advance technology

Defence, Aerospace and atomic energy

Community services

Environment & ecology




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Role of the NITs in development of technology in India by 2025

NITs will work to fulfil the aspirations of individual and that of nation as a whole. NITs promise to wor

engineers and technologists who would be the leaders in their field of work, participate in creativi

design, development and technology management in the country to meet global challenges to ourindustry. This unique endeavour will focus our efforts towards the common goal and help in shaping

our country. NITs can play a vital role in this endeavour by creating excellent resources and facilities

and development as well as a large pool of highly trained engineers. NITs will contribute its share i

Indias large population from a liability to a trained human capital.

Based on Technology Vision in general and vision for technologies relevant to India put forward, eachidentified its own thrust areas depending upon their current strengths, capabilities, facilities, interests anprojections. Each NIT has also proposed his own action plan to realise the vision incorporating diverselocal conditions of each NIT.

A SWOT analysis was observed for the NITs in general while finalising a joint NITs Vision, mission, gguideline, strategies, action-plans and expected outcomes.

SWOT Analysis

o STRENGTHS

Full academic autonomy and deemed university status

Professional Board of Governors with administrative autonomy

Financial autonomy

Reasonably good funding

Good quality faculty

Creamy layer of students

Brand image due to 40 years of standing

Conducive ambience and well endowed computational and academic infrastructure facilit

Alumni are in Senior/influential positions

Good placement record

Developing countries students come to NITs for higher studies




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Periodic updating of curriculum

Large number of P.G. programmes offered

Conferences and continuing education programmes organised on regular basis




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WEAKNESSES

Low teacher-taught ratio

Inadequate and insufficiently trained supporting staff

Lack of promotional avenues (Pyramidal structure)

Low research and consultancy output

Non availability of good quality research scholar

Non availability of faculty of international repute and having outstanding performance

Inadequate publication of technical Journals

Work culture is still driven by old REC legacy

In-adequate corpus fund to meet the future needs

In-adequate sophisticated equipment and labs in the areas of emerging technologies &

disciplines for post graduate teaching and research

Teaching is curriculum centric than learning centric (Inadequate emphasis on probl

laboratory experimental design and simulation)

Less than needed emphasis on overall personality development of student

Inadequate emphasis on entrepreneur skill development in students

Inadequate educational technology facilities according to global norms

Non availability of continuous and stabilised power supply

Library facilities not at par with leading institutions

Lack of high profile recreational and extra curricular facilities

Inadequate linkages with industry and community

o OPPORTUNITIES

Scope to provide world class education in cost effective manner

Boom in industrial development puts demand for quality technical manpower

Increased intake of UG, PG & PhD students as mandated by MHRD

Introduction of innovative programmes like dual degree, MS by research etc.




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Establishment of centres of excellence and advanced studies

To innovate new products/processes/designs and acquire patents

Possibility of international and national collaborations and joint ventures

Training of technical supporting staff

Tapping of Alumni experience; building corpus fund, developing labs, chair pr

collaborative programs with universities/ industries etc.

MHRDs strong support for funds and autonomy

o THREATS

More attractive opportunities outside the NITs pose greatest threat to attract and retain

and technical staff

Competition with the Indian campuses of foreign universities

Boom in self financing institutions

Possibility of oblivion in the number of private and foreign entities

Misleading advertisement by private and foreign universities

Some of the new NITs may require some time to grow to the expectations.

Lack of good faculty may permit mediocrity to overtake excellence

Pyramidal staff structure resulting in stagnation

Lack of incentives at par with IITs and the industries




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NITs VISION

Establishing unique identity by development of high quality human and knowledge resources in the divof technologies to meet economic and social need of our nation and human society at large in self-sustaimanner.

Mission

Our mission is to train and transform young men and women into thinking engineers, technologists andwho are motivated by a passion for professional excellence, driven by human values and proactively enbetterment of the society

Goals

To offer effective teaching-learning to students.

To Provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes to UG and PG students for their beingdistinguished globally and be socially responsible.

To train the students to learn to meet changing needs due to rapid technological advancementsociety the necessary technology and to actively participate in all round socio-economicprogrammes.

to provide facilities, infrastructure, inspiration and resources to conduct the meaningful rewith development of understanding of social relevance including that of indigenous material

and technologies.

To act as centres of excellence in technical education catalysing absorption, innovation, dtransfer of high technologies for improved productivity & quality of life at national and globa

To have regional consideration as regards to local needs, relevance, strength and limitaticommunity services.

Objectives

To Create an environment for effective teaching-learning by encouraging the students annurture their intellectual curiosity, and scientific and research temper.

Induction of highly qualified, talented, competent & motivated faculty, and trainedsupporting technical and administrative staff

Establishment of excellent academic support facilities (laboratory, library, Internet etc) requieducation on continuous basis




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Provi e opportunities for continuous up ating t e nowle ge of faculty t roug faculty expremier institutions and industry

Establishment of procedures and methodologies for regular monitoring and control of qacademic programmes.

Reforms in regulations and curriculum-greater flexibility to students

IT enabled management of all activities of institute.

Have strong linkage with industries

Technology up-gradation, development and transfer

Active participation of alumni in resource generation and planning and development

Organising and participation of staff and students in in-house and outside training programconferences and workshops on continuous basis.

Increase research and consultancy activity, with options for incentives and encouragementstaff and students to actively involve in research activities in collaboration with industrCentres

Increase the number of continuing education programmes

Exchange faculty and working personnel from industry

Providing the society with necessary consultancy and training to solve local problems oorganising community development programs

Increase demand and pay packages of the student

Increase Institute-Industry interaction

Entrepreneurship development

Increased interaction with educational and other research institutes

Methodologies

* Identify the particular areas of technology needed

* Identify the problems of particular region

* SWOT analysis (Examining of the existing facilities)

* Submit concrete proposals to funding agencies for necessary grant.

* Establish/strengthen R&D facilities in the institute in collaboration with industries




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* Involve students in innovative technology projects

* Research & development oriented education

* Create national/international collaborative programmes

* Introduce need based more number of UG, PG & research programmes

* Networking among NITs for resource and expertise sharing

* Improve in service conditions of faculty members and technical staff commensurate toindustry to attract best faculty and staff

* Introduction of award of merit, recognition and sabbatical leave to performing faculty and sta

Output indicators

* Increase in research publication, patents and technology transfer to industry

* Increase in sponsored research projects and consultancy

* Increase at Ph.D. and post-doc research.

* Increase in state of art laboratories in cutting edge technologies

* Increase in national and international conferences

* Increase in qualified (minimum PhD) & talented faculty

* Class rooms and laboratories equipped with latest tools being used meaningfully.

* Adjunct/Visiting faculty from the industry

* Faculty visit/training/collaborative ventures with industry, research organisations and othinstitutions of repute in India & abroad

* Increase in student strength at M.Tech. and PhD level (restructuring the existing prointroducing new programmes)

* Introducing new innovative programs like Dual degree program, MS by research program

* Increase in degree programmes

* Increase in foreign students intake

* Increase in the departments and centre of excellence

* Increase in resource generation through alumni, consultancy, fee etc




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* Increase in qualified technical staff

* Increase in non-formal training to industry and other educational institute (Executive/staffProgramme)

* Lectures by distinguished professionals from industry and academic institute

* National and Global accreditation certification and licensing for global competitiveness asMode 2 and Mode 4)

* Development of state-of-the-art infrastructure in terms of building (offices, Lecture thlaboratories, new departments and centres, hostels, faculty and staff residences), equipmvideo conferencing & media centre, medical, road, electricity, water supply, sanitation,Internet facilities, security, recreational facilities, environment and ambience.

* Increased utilisation of infrastructure facilities in terms of man-hours by sharing the facilitother academic institutions.

* Establishment of industry sponsored chairs

* Nurturing entrepreneurs

* Administrative reforms (MIS, Transparency and self monitoring mechanisms, autonomy,responsibilities & accountability, maintenance etc)

* Exchange programs at national & international level

Role of the Government and the NIT Council in this endeavour of NIT

Involvement by a broad spectrum of groups such as government departments/ agencies, researcher

industries, industry associations and organisations, standard-setting groups and other interested grou

crucial achieving the objectives of this endeavour.

We invite all who see roles for themselves in the advancement of these recommendations to do so. Theito join hands with NITs and extend help in implementing the action plans is welcome.

It is most appropriate that the Technology Vision and action plans for NITs have been evolved at the tiformulation of Eleventh Five Year Plan. This will give us an opportunity to translate the Vision into var

missions and time bound goals for accomplishment.

To realise the expectation of the Government from NITs and beyond, the following policies/governmenneed to be considered:

? Autonomous NIT council having reasonable representation from the industry.

? NITs should be allowed to function and excel out of control of any regulatory/statutory bodiesNIT council, under the MHRD.




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? Although under NIT council each NIT would be given the freedom to a pro-active to excel ininternational scenario.

? Govt. shall fund the NITs based on performance so that the competition for excellence exists.

? Although considerable amount of Government funding is essential at the beginning, NITs shouencouraged to generate its own funds.

? Considering the shortage of good faculty due to high pay in private sectors, the faculty membegiven the freedom to earn through consultancy etc.

? Admitting foreign students and arranging for accommodation and other facility for internationand research scholar.

? In the arena of WTO and Washington Accord, NIT will have to gear up accordingly.




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Further, following issues may also be considered for the structure of Board of Governors of individual

* Alumni of an institute have some kind of nostalgia with their institution. This may be exploikeeping some berth for alumni members.

* Institution members have more interest in running and development of their institution. Instimembers may also be kept in council.

The selection procedure should be made in such a way that the council members and the board memberthemselves toward fulfilment of the objectives in its true perspective.

Proposed Structure of NIT Council (Total members: 44)

* Minister, Human Resource Development

*Secretary, MHRD

* Directors of all the NITs

* Directors of IITs (Two by rotation for two years term)

* Vice Chancellor of Central University (one by rotation for two years term)

* Chairman of UGC or his Nominee not below the rank of the Secretary

* Chairman of AICTE or his nominee not below the rank of the Member secretary

* Joint Secretary MHRD (Technical)

* President, Institution of Engineers (India)

* Industry Representatives (Four covering all sectors & regions for two years term)

* NITs alumni representatives (Six by rotation among NITs including two from abroad for twterm)

* NGO representative (one for two years term)

* Faculty Representatives at the level of professors from NITs (four by rotation among NITs fregions)

Some associated aspects

Chairpersons of BOGs of NITs should be eminent educationists, scientists of very high repute or vindustrialists from large conglomerates, appointed by the Visitor. It would be an honorary positionexecutive functions for the Institute.

Members of the boards should be highly distinguished personalities in education, industry,




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