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Setting up of 6,000 Model Schools at Block level gets union cabinet’s nod: PIB

Following is from http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=44613.

IN THE FIRST PHASE 2,500 MODEL SCHOOLS TO BE SET UP IN EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD BLOCKS
	16:35 IST

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today gave its approval to the setting up of 6,000 Model Schools at the Block level in the country. Initially, in the First Phase of the implementation of this Centrally Sponsored Scheme, 2,500 Model Schools will be set up in the Educationally Backward Blocks (EBBs). These schools will be set up through State Governments.

A model school will have infrastructure and facilities, at least of the standard as in a Kendriya Vidyalaya and with stipulations on pupil-teacher ratio, ICT usage, holistic educational environment, appropriate curriculum and emphasis on output and outcome.

Objective: The main objectives of the scheme are,

¨ To have at least one good quality secondary school in every block.

¨ To have a pace setting role for these schools.

¨ To try out innovative curriculum and pedagogy

¨ To be a model in infrastructure, curriculum, evaluation and school governance

The salient features of Scheme are as under:

Location: 2500 Model schools will be set up in Educationally Backward Blocks (EBBs).

Land: Land for these schools will be identified and provided by the State Governments free of cost.
Medium of instructions: The medium of instructions will be decided by the State Governments. However, special emphasis will be given on teaching of English & spoken English.
Classes: The schools will have classes from VI to XII, or IX to XII.
Management: These schools will be run by State Government societies similar to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.

There will a continuous evaluation of the working of the schools by State Government agencies through a regular and well structured system of field visits. Besides, an independent agency may be assigned the task of monitoring of the scheme, including progress of construction for each State.

Financial requirement for setting up 2,500 schools during the 11^th Five Year Plan has been estimated as Rs.9,321 crore, of which estimated central share is Rs.7,457 crore. Planning Commission has allocated Rs. 12,750 crore for this scheme under the 11^th Five Year Plan. Rs. 650 crore has been provided in the budget for 2008-09.

Sharing pattern will be at the ratio of 75:25 between centre and the states during the 11^th Five Year Plan and 50:50 during the 12^th Five Year Plan, while for special category states, the sharing pattern would be in the ratio of 90:10. The scheme will be implemented from the current financial year.

The Scheme is, however, not to be implemented in the 6 states where assembly elections are being held, till the poll process is over.

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The 123 educationally backward blocks in Orissa are (See also http://education.nic.in/mdm/EEBs.pdf for a bigger list):

Sl.No.	Name of State/District	Sl.No.	Name EEB Blocks
XI.	ORISSA
1	Sambalpur
		1	Dhankauda
		2	Rengali
		3	Lakhanpur
		4	Kolabira
		5	Laikera
		6	Kirimira
		7	Rajborasambar
		8	Paikmal
		9	Jharbandha
		10	Gaisilet
		11
		12	Kochinda
		13	Jamankira
		14	Reamal
		15	Barkot
		16	Tileibani
		17	Naktideul
2	Sundargarh
		1	Bisra
		2	Lathikata
		3	Koida
		4	Gurundia
3	Kendujhar
		1	Kendujhargarh
		2	Harichadanpur
		3	Patana
		4	Ghatgaon
		5	Saharapada
		6	Telkoi
		7	Champua
		8	Jhumpura
		9	Joda
4	Mayurbhanj
		1	Koliana
		2	Sulia Pada
		3	Muruda
		4	Saras Kana
		5	Rairang Pur
		6	Bija Tola
		7	Bisoi
		8	Jamda
		9	Bahalda
		10	Tiringi
		11	Kusumi
		12	Gopa Bandhu Nagar
		13	Karanjia
		14	Jashi Pur
		15	Aukruli
		16	Raruan
5	Dhenkanal
		1	Kankada had
		2	Anugul
		3	Chhendipada
		4	Athmallik
		5	Palalahada
		6	Forest Area
6	Phulabani
		1	Phulabani
		2	Phiringia
		3	Khajuripada
		4	Baudh Sadar
		5	Harbhanga
		6	Kantamal
		7	Baliguda
		8	Chakpad
		9	Daringbadi
		10	G. Udayagiri
		11	Nuagaon
		12	Raikia
		13	Tikabali
7	Balangir
		1	Patnagarh
		2	Belpara
		3	Khaprakhol
		4	Titlagarh
		5	Muribahal
		6	Saintala
		7	Bangomunda
		8	Turekela
		9	Balangir
		10	Loisinga
		11	Puintala
		12	Agalpur
		13	Deogaon
		14	Tentulikhunti
		15	Tarbha
		16	Sonepur
		17	Dunguripali
		18	Binika
		19	Biramaharajpur
		20	Ulunda
8	Kalahandi
		1	Bhawanipatna
		2	Kesinga
		3	Narala
		4	Madanpur Rampur
		5	Karlamunda
		6	Dharamagarh
		7	Junagarh
		8	Jayapatna
		9	Kokasara
		10	Kalampur
		11	Golamunda
		12	Komana
		13	Khariar
		14	Sinapali
		15	Boden
9	Koraput
		1	Padmapur
		2	Chandahandi
10	Ganjam
		1	Chhatrapur
		2	Ganjam
		3	Khalikote
		4	Kodala
		5	Purusottampur
		6	Hinjilicut
		7	Polasara
		8	Kavisurjanagar
		9	Rangilunda
		10	Kukudakhandi
		11	Digapahandi
		12	Sanakhemundi
		13	Chikiti
		14	Patrapur
		15	Bhanjanagar
		16	Jaganathprasad
		17	Buguda
		18	Sargad
		19	Dharakote
		20	Surada
		21	R. Udaygiri
11	Puri
		1	Dasapalla

Add comment November 7th, 2008

Recruitment evaluation criteria at Orissa universities and perhaps in many state universities across India

Following is the recruitment criteria that is used at Orissa state Universities (except BPUT and OUAT) and perhaps in many other state universities across India.

(a) The Selection Committee shall consists of :-

(i) The Vice Chancellor. (ii) The DHE, (iii) 3 experts selected by the Vice Chancellor from a panel of six names prepared by the syndicate (iv) an expert nominated by the Chancellor in case of appoint to the post of Professor.

The quorum at a meeting of the Selection Committee shall be four of whom at least two shall be experts including the expert nominated by the Chancellor, if any.

(b) Evaluation of candidates

Evaluation of candidates for different teaching posts in the University (Professor, Reader, Lecturer)

1. GENERAL CAREER (30 MARKS)

(a) 1st Class 2nd Class 3rd Class

      (i) HSC 4 2 1

      (ii) Intermediate (+2) 4 2 1

      (iii) Degree / Honours 8 4 1.5 (Pass)

      (iv) Distinction 2 2 2 (Pass)

      (v) P.G. Degree

            75 – 100 % 12

            65 – 74 % 9

            55 – 64 % 6

            45 – 54 % 4

      (b) Marks for matriculation and Intermediate may be re-distributed as follows in the case of candidates passing Higher Secondary / Pre-University / Pre-Professional etc. in cases where Higher Secondary Examination is initial assessable examination. H.S.C. mark (of 4.2.1) be added to it making it 6, 3 and 1.5 for I, II and III divisions.

      1st Class 2nd Class 3rd Class

      (i) Higher Secondary 6 3 1.5

      (ii) Pre-University 2 1 0.5

      (iii) Pre-Professional 2 1 0.5

      (c) In case of candidates from Universities / Institutions which follow the system of grades, their grades shall be converted to mark as under:

      ‘O’ Grade — 75 – 100 %

      ‘A’ Grade — 65 – 74 %

      ‘B’ Grade — 55 – 64 %

      ‘C’ Grade — 45 – 54 %

      ‘D’ Grade — 35 – 44 %

      (d) In the case of candidates with more than one Bachelor’s Degree, only the Degree in the concerned ‘subject’ shall be awarded marks and the Division obtained will be treated at par with the Honours.

2. RESEARCH DEGREE (20 MARKS) :

      M.Phil. — 03 Marks

      Ph.D. — 10 Marks

      D.Sc/ D.Litt. — 12 Marks

      M.Phil + Ph.D. — 12 Marks

      M.Phil + D.Sc./D.Litt — 14 Marks

      Ph.D. + D.Sc./D.Litt — 18 Marks

      M.Phil + Ph.D + D.Sc/DLitt — 20 Marks

3. TEACHING EXPERIENCE (10 MARKS) :

      PG teaching — 1 Mark per year

      Honours teaching – 0.75 marks per year

      Graduate level – 0.50 marks per year

4. PH.D GUIDANCE (5 MARKS) :

      One mark for each Ph.D awarded

5. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS (15 MARKS)

      10 marks for International Journals and

      5 marks for National Journal

6. VIVA-VOCE (15 MARKS)

7. CCRS / PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL REPORT (PAR) – 5 MARKS

The above is ridiculous. May be it made sense in 1950 or 1960 when there were very few Ph.Ds. In the current situation it does not make sense at all. Fortunately, Ravenshaw University is trying to have a different criteria of evaluation than the above.

1 comment October 19th, 2008

Other Engineering college clusters in Orissa

Berhampur:

Gandhi Institute of Industrial Technology Berhampur (GII) Pvt.
Kalam Institute of Technology, Berhampur Berhampur (KIB) Pvt.
National Institute of Science and Technology Palur Hills, Berhampur (NST) Pvt.
Roland Institute of Technology Surya Vihar, Berhampur (RIT) Pvt.
Sanjaya Memorial Institute of Technology Chandipadar, Berhampur (SMT) Pvt.
Vignan Institute of Technology & Management Berhampur (VIT) Pvt.
IIIT Berhampur (planned)
Parla Maharaj Engineering College (planned)
Rahul Institute of Engineering & Technology Thatadapalli Village, Kotharsing (P.O.) Konisi Tahasil, Berhampur, Ganjam (D. T.) Orissa (planned)

Rourkela-Sundergarh:

Padmanava College of Engineering Rourkela (PCE) Pvt.
Purushottam Institute of Engineering & Technology Mandiakudar, Rourkela (PIE) Pvt.
Sundargarh Engineering College sundargarh (SUN) Pvt.
NIT Rourkela
Rourkela Institute of Technology At P.O. Kuarmunda, District : Sundergarh Pin 770039 Orissa (planned)

Balasore-Bhadrakh:

Balasore College of Engineering & Technology Balasore (BCE) Pvt.
Bhadrak Institute of Engineering & Technology Barapada, Bhadrak (BIT) Pvt.
Modern Engineering & Management Studies Balasore (MEM) Pvt.
Satyasai Engineering College Balasore (SAT) Pvt.
Vijayanjali Institute of Technology At Gadabhanga No. 4 P.O. Khantapara, District : Balasore 756043 Orissa (planned)

Gunupur-Rayagada:

Gandhi Institute of Engineering & Technology Gunupur (GIT) Pvt.
Gandhi Institute of Science and Technology Rayagada (GIR) Pvt.
Institute of Advanced Computer & Research Rayagada (IAC) Pvt.
Majhighariani Institute of Technology and Science Rayagada (MIT) Pvt.

Sambalpur-Baragarh-Jharsuguda:

Black Diamond College of Engineering & Technology Jharsuguda (BDC) Pvt.
Padmashree Krutartha Acharya College of Engineering Bargarh (PKA) Pvt.
University College of Engineering Burla (UCE) Govt.

Angul-Talcher:

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology Sarang (IGT) Govt.
Adarsha College of Engineering At Saradhapur, P.O. Kumurisingha Dist : Angul, Pin 759122 Orissa (planned)

Koraput-Jeypore:

Gopal Krushna College of Engineering & Technology Jeypore (GCE) Pvt.
Samanta Chandra Sekhar Institute of Technology & Management Semiliguda, Koraput (SCS) Pvt.

Others:

Jagannath Institute of Technology & Management Paralakhemundi (JIP) Pvt.
Orissa School of Mining Engineering Keonjhar (OSM) Govt.
Seemanta Engineering College Jharpokharia, Mayurbhanj (SEC) Pvt.

6 comments August 3rd, 2008

Ranking of engineering colleges in Orissa

(Update on June 17 2008: For guidance on what you can get with your Orissa JEE rank in 2008, please see http://www.orissalinks.com/archives/1185 I do not have more information than that.)

The following is from our earlier post titled: "2007 ranking of Orissa Engineering colleges that participated in BPUT counseling - solely based on student preferences."

Continuing with our methodology, and solely based on the student preferences in the GE (general) category, we develop a ranking below. Our methodology is we compare when the various branches of the colleges get finished. For example below when we write CET (8, 8, 12, 12, 16) it means that two of the CET branches were all finished in the GE category by the ranks 800, two by 1200 and one by 1600. We will use the first three numbers unless it becomes necessary to go beyond that.

1. UCE Burla (8,8,12,12,16)
1. CET Bhubaneswar (8,8,12,12,16)
2. ITER Bhubaneswar (16,16,16)
3. Silicon Bhubaneswar (16, 20, 20)
4. CV Raman Bhubaneswar (20,24,28)
5. NIST Berhampur (24, 24, 28)
6. GITA Bhubaneswar(28,28,32)
7. Orissa Eng College Bhubaneswar (28, 28, 36)
7. IGIT Sarang (20,28,45)
8. College of Eng Bhubaneswar (36,36,41)
9. Gandhi Eng College Bhubaneswar (36,41,45)
10. Krupajala Bhubaneswar (45,45,45)
10. Trident Bhuabneswar (41, 45, 50)
11. East Bhubaneswar (45,55,66)
11. Gandhi Inst for Tech Bhubaneswar (50,50,60)
11. GIET Gunupur (50,50,60)
12. Orissa school of mining eng Keonjhar (45, 55, 117)
13. NMIET Bhubaneswar (66, 72, 78)
14. DRIEMS Dhenkanala(72,72,100)
15. Konark Bhubaneswar (78, 78, 117)
15. Koustuva Bhubaneswar (78, 100, 100)
15. Mahavir Bhubaneswar (78, 84, 100)
15. Synergy Dhenkanal (78, 84, 100)
16. Nalanda Bhubaneswar (84, 84, 100)
17. Rajdhani Bhubaneswar (84, 100, 100)
18. Roland Berhampur (84,100, 108)
19. Techno Bhubaneswar (84, 100, 117)
19. Padmanav Rourkela (100,100,100)
20. Ajay Binay Cuttack (100,100,117)
21. Ghanashyam Hemalata Puri(100,108,136)
22. Jagannath Cuttack (108,117,147)
22. Bhadrakh (117,117, 136)
23. JITM Parlakhemundi (117,126,147)
24. Inst of Adv Rayagada (117,136,159)
24. Sanjay Memorial Berhampur (117,147,159)
24. Purushottam Rourkela (126,126,136)
26. Balasore (136,136,159)
27. Seemanta Mayurbhanj (159, 159, 186)
28. Padmashree Baragarh (172,172,200)
29. Majighariani Rayagada (172,200,200)
30. Satyasai Balasore (159, 172, 999)
31. Samanta Chandra Sekhar Koraput (186,999,999)
32. Gopal Krishna Jeypore (999,999,999)

The colleges that are missing from the above are NIT Rourkela, and KIIT. I consider NIT Rourkela to currently be the best in Orissa. I would slot KIIT around ITER and Silicon.

Outlook for 2008-2009:

Now that ITER’s parent organization Siksha O Anusandhan has become a deemed university, ITER may opt out of Orissa JEE and/or 2008 BPUT counseling.

In 2008 and 2009 there would be several new colleges.

212 comments May 29th, 2008

New medical colleges in the offing via PPP

See details at http://tathya.in/story.asp?sno=1865. Following is a small excerpt.

… government of Orissa is planning to set up medical colleges in Angul, Koraput, Mayurbhanj and Balangir, revealed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Initiative document.

… According to sources, the Chief District Medical Officers (CDMO) of these districts has been asked to identify at least 25 acres of land nearby the District Headquarters Hospitals (DHH). These DHH will be attached to the medical colleges to facilitate practical training to the students.

Add comment May 23rd, 2008

MOU for five textile training centers

Following is an excerpt from a report in Pioneer.

the State Government and Apparel Export Promotion Council on Thursday signed an MoU to set up apparel training and design centres.

As per the MoU, five satellite centres would be set up at Berhampur, Rourkela, Baripada, Sambalpur and Cuttack. Three centres at Berhampur, Baripada and Rourkela would start on 31st May, 2008. The two other centres at Cuttak and Sambalpur will be taken up in the next phase.

As per the scheme, the initial capital expenditure of Rs 30 lakh for setting up the institution will be provided by State Government. The assistance will come from the State Employment Mission which works with the objective of skill generation for creating employability among rural and urban youths. The Government will also make available for the Centre floor area of 5,500- 7,500 sq feet suitable for undertaking training and housing equipments. The AEPC will be responsible for other recurring expense for running the institutions including recruitment of personnel and other staffs as well as the day-to-day.

The APEC will be responsible for other recurring expenses for running institution including recruitment of personnel and other staffs as well as the day a to day management. In selection of trainees, local candidates will be given priority and selection will be made from the candidates of Orissa only. These five centres will able to generate about 5,000- 6,000 employment in the garment sector only and 20,00 -26,000 over the 11th plan period.

Add comment April 4th, 2008

Fakir Mohan University, Balasore has “funded by UGC” tag

It received this tag in 2005. Following is from http://www.fmuniversity.org/index.htm.

The Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Balasore, Orissa was established by the Govt. of Orissa under Section 32 of the Orissa University Act, 1989(Act 5 of 1989)and it was notified vide the Government’s Notification No. 973 dated 3rd July, 1999. The University has also been duly recognized by the UGC Under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act vide the Notification No.F–9–1/2000 (CPP–I) dated 11 Feb.2000 and it is declared eligible to receive Central Financial assistance under sec 12(B) of the UGC Act 1956 vide notification No.F.9-1/2000(CPP-1)dtd-23rd Dec-2005.It has also been accredited by the Association of Indian Universities.

I am told North Orissa University in Baripada also has received this tag. I could not find any documentation of that (in the Internet) though.

Add comment January 24th, 2008

Plans for apaprel design and training centers in Cuttack, Baripada, Berhampur, Rourkela and Sambalpur: Samaja

Add comment December 9th, 2007

IGNOU admission ad in Samaja for its management programs; study centers across Orissa

Add comment December 3rd, 2007

Samaja elaborates on the 4 more govt. medical college proposal

The following appears in the front page of Samaja in the left hand side.

Add comment September 8th, 2007

Orissa may have 4 more govt. medical colleges

Following is a news item on this from Sambada.

In this regard we would like to point out to our earlier article where we suggested that the Orissa government should consider converting some of its district hospitals to medical colleges. May be they listened.

In general, the district colleges that have close to 250 beds should all be converted to medical colleges and the government should recover some of the cost by charging the students half or 1/3rd of what private medical colleges charge.

Add comment September 8th, 2007

Orissa AIEEE Counseling

UPDATE on 17th Aug 2007: see http://www.orissalinks.com/?cat=106 , jeeorissa for some new information on this.

UPDATE on 16th Aug 2007: There has not been any definite news on this. For latest news see http://www.orissalinks.com/?cat=106 , jeeorissa, and aieee Orissa sites.

Following is Sambada’s report on it. I hope soon the official AIEEE Orissa site will have the additional details.

118 comments August 11th, 2007