Writeup AP 2011-12 - Punjab State Planning Board

128. To provide a network of higher learning - A Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) has been signed on 12/11/2008 between state government & four founder supporters
(Max India Limited, Bharti Enterprises, Hero Corporate Service Limited, Punj Lloyd
Limited) and Indian School of Business, Hyderabad on PPP mode for the setting-up of ISB
Mohali on the pattern of ISB Hyderabad. It has been decided in principle to transfer 70 acres
of land in Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali. The foundation stone has been laid and the
construction is progressing in full stream. The first academic session is likely to commence
from April, 2012.
129. A Central University is being set up at Bathinda. The site has been finalized
for setting up of Central University by the site selection committee of GoI. An amount of
Rs. 166.00 crore has already been spent for the acquisition of 544 acres land in village Ghuda
(Bathinda) for the establishment of Central University. This University has commenced its
first academic session from academic year 2010-11 with M.Phil- PhD courses from
temporary campus. However, construction work of university is yet to begin. Besides, a
World Class University near Amritsar is to be set up over 800 acres of land. The site
selection committee has visited Amritsar on 26-9-2009 but Government of India is yet to
convey its approval.
130. The state government has issued “Punjab Private Universities Policy – 2010”
for the purpose of setting up of self financed private universities. Permission has already
been granted for setting up of Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway and
DAV University at Jalandhar.
131. There is a respectable increase of Rs. 2.50 lac to Rs. 5.00 lac for “Punjabi
Sahit Rattan” award. The award money of the 14 Shiromani awards has been increased from
Rs. 1.00 lac to Rs. 2.50 lac from the year 2008. Every year, 15 awards are presented to the
sahitkars/writers/artists in the annual “Sanman Samagam”.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
132. Technical education plays a vital role in human resource development by
creating skilled manpower, enhancing industrial productivity and improving the quality of
life. The Punjab State has 5 government promoted engineering colleges, 89 self financed
42