| What is the intended purpose of the University-Industry Inter-linkage Centers? | an effective, goal-oriented and mutually-enriching mechanism | Considering the importance of the issue, the UGC is contemplating to launch a Scheme of setting up of University-Industry Inter-linkage Centers (UIL Centres) in the universities, which become an effective, goal-oriented and mutually-enriching mechanism. | 192 | definition | 1.000 | Considering the importance of the issue, the UGC is contemplating to launch a Scheme of setting up of University-Industry Inter-linkage Centers (UIL Centres) in the universities, which become an effective, goal-oriented and mutually-enriching mechanism. | 1 | page=1,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| Why are many Higher Educational Institutions disconnected from workplace requirements? | they are yet to incorporate the specific requirements of various industries in their curriculum in an innovative and flexible manner | This is so, because a majority of the existing Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) remain almost disconnected with the requirements of the workplace, as they are yet to incorporate the specific requirements of various industries in their curriculum in an innovative and flexible manner while producing well-groomed graduates.A crying need is felt more than ever for taking integrated initiatives towards knowledge acquisition and up- gradation of skilled human competencies in universities and colleges to address the emerging needs of the economy so as to ensure that the graduates have adequate knowledge and skills to get suitably employed or become entrepreneurs and thereby meet the economic and industrial needs at the regional and national levels. | 156 | relationship | 0.970 | This is so, because a majority of the existing Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) remain almost disconnected with the requirements of the workplace, as they are yet to incorporate the specific requirements of various industries in their curriculum in an innovative and flexible manner while producing well-groomed graduates.A crying need is felt more than ever for taking integrated initiatives towards knowledge acquisition and up- gradation of skilled human competencies in universities and colleges to address the emerging needs of the economy so as to ensure that the graduates have adequate |
| How can industries contribute to curriculum improvement in higher educational institutions? | Take the help of the expertise of the industries: to improve/redesign the curriculum periodically in tune with the requirements of the industries; | The_main objectives of the Scheme of establishing UIL Centres in Higher Educational’ ~ Institutions are to: a) — c) d) e) Identify the expertise available in the university which can be of use for the industries in the locality/region by way of consultancy services, evaluation of R & D activities of the industries, etc.; Take the help of the expertise of the industries: to improve/redesign the curriculum periodically in tune with the requirements of the industries; Help create skilled manpower for industry requirements at various levels; Conduct Management Development Programmes (MDPs), Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs), etc.; Initiate schemes for student/teacher training, joint research; Undertake R & D in the areas related to skill education and development, entrepreneurship, employability, labour market trends, etc. at the postgraduate and research levels; Maintain ‘Labour Market Information’ for the region in coordination with government agencies and industry associations; Help set up Science & Technology Entrepreneurs’ Parks (STEPs), Technology Business Incubators (TBls), etc.; Work for coordination between the University and industry/industries in the neighbourhood to make the Centre a Centre of Excellence for skill development in specified areas; Conduct all other activities as are incidental or conducive to the functioning of the Centre. 3. |
| What determines the amount of honorarium paid to the staff of the UIL Centre? | such honorarium as may be specified in the MOU between the university and the industry | Governance of the UIL Centres The UIL Centre shall be headed by a Director appointed by, and answerable to, the Vice Chancellor. The Director shall be a Professor of the University, holding additional charge of the UIL Centre. He / She shall be paid a monthly honorarium of Rs. 10,000. The staff of the Centre shall be drawn from the university on redeployment basis, or by outsourcing. If agreed upon by the university and the partnering industry, they can be paid such honorarium as may be specified in the MOU between the university and the industry, and paid out of the earnings of the Centre or out of the contribution by the industry. No special financial or leave and other kinds of benefits shall accrue. 9. | 466 | relationship | 0.970 | If agreed upon by the university and the partnering industry, they can be paid such honorarium as may be specified in the MOU between the university and the industry, and paid out of the earnings of the Centre or out of the contribution by the industry. | 4 | page=4,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| How can the university enhance the employability of students? | by providing training to them | Responsibilities of the university The university shall: 1) Set up the UIL Centre in accordance with the Scheme; 2) Decide the representation of industries in its Board of Studies/ Academic Council for inputs in the restructuring of existing courses and introduction of new courses which are relevant to the industries and which can enhance the employability of the students; 3) Emphasize skill development of students at all levels of study by providing training to them. Such skill development could be through NSDC-recognized | 442 | relationship | 0.970 | Responsibilities of the university The university shall: 1) Set up the UIL Centre in accordance with the Scheme; 2) Decide the representation of industries in its Board of Studies/ Academic Council for inputs in the restructuring of existing courses and introduction of new courses which are relevant to the industries and which can enhance the employability of the students; 3) Emphasize skill development of students at all levels of study by providing training to them. | 4 | page=4,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the UGC's role in partnership with the National Skill Development Council? | UGC in association with National Skill Development Council (NSDC) to devise Model Curricula for skills identified under NSQF | Provide for Assistance for setting up Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centres (IEDCs) in HEIs Provide for Assistance for Faculty Orientation programmmes for setting up IEDCs Provide for Manpower planning Set up Science & Technology Entrepreneurs’ Parks (STEPs) Set up Technology Business Incubators Incubation Centres Establish Startup enterprises/villages/centres/campuses Establish Industry-academic clusters Provide for Incentives like making available land, tax benefits, etc. Provide for matching grants (Centre : State) Provide incentives for performing institutions UGC in association with National Skill Development Council (NSDC) to devise Model Curricula for skills identified under NSQF Prepare Guidelines for consultancy projects and joint research Institute Doctoral Fellowships under PPP mode | 585 | relationship | 0.970 | Provide for matching grants (Centre : State) Provide incentives for performing institutions UGC in association with National Skill Development Council (NSDC) to devise Model Curricula for skills identified under NSQF Prepare Guidelines for consultancy projects and joint research Institute Doctoral Fellowships under PPP mode |
| What initiative is needed in universities and colleges to address the economy's needs? | taking integrated initiatives towards knowledge acquisition and up- gradation of skilled human competencies | This is so, because a majority of the existing Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) remain almost disconnected with the requirements of the workplace, as they are yet to incorporate the specific requirements of various industries in their curriculum in an innovative and flexible manner while producing well-groomed graduates.A crying need is felt more than ever for taking integrated initiatives towards knowledge acquisition and up- gradation of skilled human competencies in universities and colleges to address the emerging needs of the economy so as to ensure that the graduates have adequate knowledge and skills to get suitably employed or become entrepreneurs and thereby meet the economic and industrial needs at the regional and national levels. | 369 | summary | 0.970 | This is so, because a majority of the existing Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) remain almost disconnected with the requirements of the workplace, as they are yet to incorporate the specific requirements of various industries in their curriculum in an innovative and flexible manner while producing well-groomed graduates.A crying need is felt more than ever for taking integrated initiatives towards knowledge acquisition and up- gradation of skilled human competencies in universities and colleges to address the emerging needs of the economy so as to ensure that the graduates have adequate |
| What is the purpose of coordination between universities and industries through UIL Centres? | Work for coordination between the University and industry/industries in the neighbourhood to make the Centre a Centre of Excellence for skill development in specified areas; | The_main objectives of the Scheme of establishing UIL Centres in Higher Educational’ ~ Institutions are to: a) — c) d) e) Identify the expertise available in the university which can be of use for the industries in the locality/region by way of consultancy services, evaluation of R & D activities of the industries, etc.; Take the help of the expertise of the industries: to improve/redesign the curriculum periodically in tune with the requirements of the industries; Help create skilled manpower for industry requirements at various levels; Conduct Management Development Programmes (MDPs), Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs), etc.; Initiate schemes for student/teacher training, joint research; Undertake R & D in the areas related to skill education and development, entrepreneurship, employability, labour market trends, etc. at the postgraduate and research levels; Maintain ‘Labour Market Information’ for the region in coordination with government agencies and industry associations; Help set up Science & Technology Entrepreneurs’ Parks (STEPs), Technology Business Incubators (TBls), etc.; Work for coordination between the University and industry/industries in the neighbourhood to make the Centre a Centre of Excellence for skill development in specified areas; Conduct all other activities as are incidental or conducive to the functioning of the Centre. 3. |
| What role does the Expert Committee play in the Scheme? | to examine the proposals received from various universities, and, if necessary to listen to their presentations and interact, and to make recommendations based on merit | Committees for the Scheme i) Expert Committee An Expert Committee shall be constituted by the Chairman, UGC, to examine the proposals received from various universities, and, if necessary to listen to their presentations and interact, and to make recommendations based on merit. | 109 | summary | 0.970 | Committees for the Scheme i) Expert Committee An Expert Committee shall be constituted by the Chairman, UGC, to examine the proposals received from various universities, and, if necessary to listen to their presentations and interact, and to make recommendations based on merit. | 3 | page=3,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is one way the university focuses on skill development for students? | Emphasize skill development of students at all levels of study by providing training to them | Responsibilities of the university The university shall: 1) Set up the UIL Centre in accordance with the Scheme; 2) Decide the representation of industries in its Board of Studies/ Academic Council for inputs in the restructuring of existing courses and introduction of new courses which are relevant to the industries and which can enhance the employability of the students; 3) Emphasize skill development of students at all levels of study by providing training to them. Such skill development could be through NSDC-recognized | 379 | summary | 0.970 | Responsibilities of the university The university shall: 1) Set up the UIL Centre in accordance with the Scheme; 2) Decide the representation of industries in its Board of Studies/ Academic Council for inputs in the restructuring of existing courses and introduction of new courses which are relevant to the industries and which can enhance the employability of the students; 3) Emphasize skill development of students at all levels of study by providing training to them. | 4 | page=4,ocr=1 | 0.700 |