Encyclopaedia of Technical Education (25 Volumes)

There has been education explosion in India during the post-Independence period which is marked by growing emphasis on technical education. This is welcome development because Technical Education is the foundation of a vibrant modern society committed to industrial development and poverty alleviation. India started with 53 polytechnics in 1947 which increased to about 480 in 1989 with an annual admission capacity around 75000. Another 140 institutions offer facilities for post graduate studies and research in Engg. and Technology with an annual capacity of 9500 students over and above such prestigious institutions as IITs. There is spectacular development of technical education in our country with third largest force of technocrats in the world. In spite of this, there are certain deficiencies in our Technical Education System. There is a feeling that our technical people tend to be more theoretical than practical. Japanese and German engineers can sit down and open a machine without their clothes getting dirty. Our engineers would like to supervise the work being done by their subordinates. Against the above background, we are glad to bring out this Encyclopaedia of Technical Education in 25 Volumes. This monumental work highlights the multifaceted problems of technical education in our country. It will not only help the teachers of today in Innovating and conducting research. Keeping abreast of the exponential growth in knowledge and develop students who want to pursue such studies. In addition it would render useful service to the industries who always look for trained technologists and scientists to meet their growing requirements.

Dr. J.P. Mittal (b.1947) passed B.Sc. (Agricultural Engineering & Technology) in 1969. M. Technology in 1971 both from the G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar (U.P.). He got, his Ph.D in Agricultural Engineering in 1978 from Pennsylvania State University (U.S.A.). He had all along a brilliant academic career and received several prizes and merit scholarships during college/University days. He was the recipient of national award and commendable certificates. He is Member/Life Member of several Professional Societies in India and abroad. He is the author and co-author of over 67 publications and several other articles. He is currently serving as Project Coordinator (ERAS), Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal.Mrs. Inderjit Kaur (b. 1948) is double M.A. (Political Science and History) from Rajasthan University. She obtained M.Ed. degree from SNDT Women’s University, Bombay. She has over 22 years teaching experience-both at Hr. Sec. And at College/University levels. Her doctoral Work on ‘Distance Education Technology’ at the Bansthali Vidyapeeth. Rajasthan is nearing completion. She has more than a dozen research papers to her credit which have been published in reputed journals. Dr. Ramesh Chand Sharma (b. 1954), passed B.Lib.Sc. from the Delhi University. He was awarded M.Sc. and Ph.D. Degree from the Meerut University. He also obtained P.G. Diploma in Book Publishing. His area of specialisation is Editing. He has been associated with Delhi Development Authority for over 12 years.