Parliament Question: Setting up of New Polytechnic Institutes

**Executive Summary** This document provides a response to Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 112 concerning the setting up of new Polytechnic Institutes, answered on 08.12.2025. It outlines the Government of India's schemes and policies, specifically the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) scheme of Polytechnics, aimed at enhancing technical education. The document also details the sanctioning of Polytechnics in Gujarat and the implementation of a monitoring mechanism. **Key Points / Main Content** * **National Education Policy (NEP) 2020:** * Launched for holistic development of students. * Aims to transform and enhance the quality of education, promoting inclusivity, equity, and high quality. * Emphasizes adequate resources and infrastructure, including quality libraries, classrooms, labs, hostels, technology, and sports/recreation areas. * Focuses on research, innovation, and enhanced industry-academia collaboration. * **MSDE Scheme of Polytechnics:** * A Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). * Has 4 core components: * Setting up new polytechnics in un-served and under-served districts. * Construction of women hostels in selected polytechnics. * Upgradation of selected polytechnics. * Community development through polytechnics. * 170 Polytechnics have been set up under the scheme, as detailed in Annexure I (State-wise list). * **Gujarat Polytechnics:** * 5 Polytechnics, one each in the districts of Junagarh, Kheda, Narmada, Navsari, and Tapi, have been sanctioned. * Each Polytechnic is sanctioned with an amount of 12.30 Cr. * **Monitoring Mechanism:** * MSDE, in coordination with State Technical Education Departments, has implemented a monitoring mechanism for the Scheme of Polytechnics. * **Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE):** * A Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India. * Aims to improve quality, equity, and governance in technical education in all states and participating institutions. * With an outlay of ₹ 4,200 Cr, aims to augment 275 technical institutions, including 100 polytechnics. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Education** * **Impact:** Responsible for formulating and implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to transform and enhance the quality of education, promote inclusivity and equity. * **Action Required:** Ensure the effective implementation of NEP 2020 across all educational institutions in the country. **Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)** * **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the Scheme of Polytechnics, which aims to set up new polytechnics, construct women hostels, upgrade existing polytechnics, and promote community development. * **Action Required:** Continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Scheme of Polytechnics, and make necessary adjustments to ensure its goals are achieved. **State Technical Education Departments** * **Impact:** Coordinating with MSDE, is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Scheme of Polytechnics at the state level. * **Action Required:** Work with MSDE to ensure the effective monitoring of the Scheme of Polytechnics, and take corrective action where necessary. **Technical Institutions (including Polytechnics)** * **Impact:** Affected by the new policies and schemes aimed at improving the quality, equity, and governance of technical education. * **Action Required:** Participate in the implementation of NEP 2020 and the Scheme of Polytechnics, and work to improve the quality of education and research at their institutions. **Students** * **Impact:** Benefit from the improved quality of education and infrastructure at technical institutions. * **Action Required:** Take advantage of the new opportunities and resources available to them, and work to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the 21st century.

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