Scheme to generate 3000 PhDs in electronics
Updated: Feb 28, 2014 04:40:23pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (KNN) With a view to making India self-reliant in high-tech electronics, the government today approved a scheme to expand the number of PhDs in the electronic system design and manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/ Enabled services (ITES) sectors. The scheme will generate 3000 additional PhDs in these sectors over the next five years.
The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs here today.
As per the scheme, 1500 PhDs will be generated in each of ESDM (Electronic System Design and Manufacturing) and IT/ITES (Information Technology and Information Technology enabled services) sectors over a period of five years. Out of these, 500 PhDs in each of ESDM and IT/ITES sectors would be from full-time PhD candidates. The other 1000 PhDs in each of ESDM and IT/ITES sectors would be from part-time PhD candidates.
Further, the scheme will support 200 young faculty members in the areas of ESDM and IT/ITES with the objective to retain and attract young faculty in these sectors.
Central, State and other academic institutions which comply with "UGC`s Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of M. Phil/Ph.D. Degree, are eligible for consideration for support under the scheme.
The National Policy on Electronics (NPE 2012), among other things, sets an objective of graduating 2500 PhDs annually by 2020 in the ESDM and related fields.
As far as the National Policy on Information Technology (NPIT 2012) is concerned, it envisages promotion of innovation and R&D in cutting edge technologies and development of applications and solutions in emerging areas, among other things. This proposal is to fulfil the commitments made in these policies. (KNN Bureau)
The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs here today.
As per the scheme, 1500 PhDs will be generated in each of ESDM (Electronic System Design and Manufacturing) and IT/ITES (Information Technology and Information Technology enabled services) sectors over a period of five years. Out of these, 500 PhDs in each of ESDM and IT/ITES sectors would be from full-time PhD candidates. The other 1000 PhDs in each of ESDM and IT/ITES sectors would be from part-time PhD candidates.
Further, the scheme will support 200 young faculty members in the areas of ESDM and IT/ITES with the objective to retain and attract young faculty in these sectors.
Central, State and other academic institutions which comply with "UGC`s Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of M. Phil/Ph.D. Degree, are eligible for consideration for support under the scheme.
The National Policy on Electronics (NPE 2012), among other things, sets an objective of graduating 2500 PhDs annually by 2020 in the ESDM and related fields.
As far as the National Policy on Information Technology (NPIT 2012) is concerned, it envisages promotion of innovation and R&D in cutting edge technologies and development of applications and solutions in emerging areas, among other things. This proposal is to fulfil the commitments made in these policies. (KNN Bureau)
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