ROLE OF UGC IN THE

DEVELOPMENT OF COLLEGE
LIBRARIES

Presented By

Ashok S Sonone
Librarian
Sitabai Arts College,Akola

Coordinator
Dr.Vaishali Gudade
HOD,Dept of Library and information Science,
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University,Amravati
INTRODUCTION
 
 India has one of the largest higher education systems in the
world with record number of institutions. At present there
are 611 Universities in the country including 289 state
Universities,130 Deemed Universities ,43 Central
Universities ,94 private universities and 5o institutes of
National Importance are providing higher education to the
students in the various disciplines. The College libraries in
India have a significant role to play in higher education.
Majority of the undergraduate and graduate students of the
country getting higher education through these colleges. In
India as per the report of UGC (2012) 31324 colleges are
providing higher education to the large number of students.
CONTRIBUTION OF UGC
 The UGC has played a significant role in the growth and
development of college libraries since1953 by giving
grants for books, equipment, staff and library buildings
and has done a remarkable job in salary and status
improvement of the college librarians. Establishment of
INFLIBNET (An autonomous Inter University Center of
UGC) in the year 1991 is a milestone in the process of
modernization of university and college libraries in India
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

 To find out the various schemes of UGC for colleges.

 To study the Schemes in which the grant is available to

the libraries

 To find out role of UGC in the development of College

Libraries
UGC SCHEMES UNDER XII TH
PLAN
1.Scheme of Development Grant to the colleges
 The development assistance to colleges should be
focused to support the teaching –learning process by
upgrading basic infrastructure like library, laboratory etc.
 Eligibility Conditions-
It shall be mandatory for every college to get accredited
by the accreditation agency after passing out of two
batches or six years, whichever is earlier, The Assistance
under this scheme will be provided to only those
colleges which have been included under section 2(f)
and have been eligible to receive central assistance under
section of 12B of the UGC Act.
NATURE OF ASSISTANCE

 For Books and Journals-

Grant for purchase of Books and journals including
ejournals, microfilms, CDs,including setting up of book
bank and /or strengthening of the existing book banks in
order to augment the facilities and improve reading
habits among the students. The library grant may be
utilized over the plan period to procure the latest
publications. Care may be taken not to purchase Second
Hand Books. The amount up to 15% under this item may
be utilized for stacking purpose
LIBRARY AUTOMATION

 Computer systems, Library management software,

Internet and other equipment for library automation can
be purchased from the equipment grants
Construction/Extension /Renovation of
Library Building
 The college can construct /extend /renovate various
types of building such as library, laboratory, and class
rooms. The building grant will be available on 100%
basis .However expenditure on construction /extension
and renovation of building should not exceed 50% of the
total grant under General Development Assistance.
COACHING OF SC/ST/OBC AND MINORITY COMMUNITY STUDENTS FOR ENTRY IN SERVICE

 In order to prepare students belonging to

SC/ST/OBC/(NCL) and Minority communities to get
gainful employment in Central and other services
mentioned above.
 Nature of Assitance –

 1.Books and Journals and Study Materials. Rs.4.00

lac.
 2.Equipments

Rs.6.00 lac.
COACHING OF SC/ST/OBC AND MINORITY
COMMUNITY STUDENTS FOR NET/SET
 In order to ensure that more and more SC/ST/OBC (NCL) and
Minority candidates become eligible to apply for teaching posts ,the
UGS will continue the scheme for coaching for SC/ST/OBC and
Minorities to prepare for NET or SET.
Eligibility Conditions-
 Colleges with postgraduate departments and covered under
Sections 2(f) and 12 B of the UGC act will be considered for
financial assistance under this scheme
Nature of Assistance
 Books and Journals and Study Materials Rs-2.00 lac.
 Equipments Rs.5.00 lac.
REMEDIAL COACHING FOR
SC/ST/OBC AND MINORITY
COMMUNITY STUDENTS
 In order to enable students belonging to SC/ST/OBC(Non
Creamy Layer ) Minority communities who need remedial
coaching to come up to the 30 level necessary for pursing
higher education efficiently and to reduce their failure and
dropout rate
Eligibility Conditions-
 Colleges covered under Sections 2(f) and 12B of the UGC
Act with students belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non Creamy
Layer) and minority communities will be considered for
financial assistance under this scheme Nature of Assistance
 1. Books and Journals- Rs.4.00 lac.

 2. Equipment Rs.6.00 lac.

COLLEGE WITH POTENTIAL FOR
EXCELLENCE/COLLEGE OF
EXCELLENCE
 The college fulfilling the following criteria will be
consideration under the scheme.The college should be
minimum 10 years old .The College should have been
recognized under section 2(f) and 12 (B) of UGC Act.
The college has to be and accredited by NAAC with a
minimum of “B” grade at the time of applying for first
phase of CPE status.
 Nature of Assistance

The grant up to Rs.150.00 lakhs under the scheme will

be provided for each college during the xii plan
period.50% grant may be spent on the general
development of the college.
SCHEME FOR SEMINAR /SYMPOSIA
/CONFERENCE FOR COLLEGES
The Scheme provides financial assistance to the institutions for
organizing Conference ,and workshops at State, National and
International Levels in varies field
 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The scheme is available to all colleges which comes under

section of 2(f) and 12B of the UGC act 1956.It shall be
mandatory for every college to get accredited by the
Accreditation Agency.
 Nature of Assistance

The UGC assistance in case of state level activity may be limited

to Rs.1.00 lak.and that for a National Level activity to Rs.1.50
lak and for International Level assistance will be limited to
Rs.2.0 Lak.only.
TRAVEL GRANT TO THE
TEACHERS/COLLEGE LIBRARIANS
 The Scheme is for providing financial assistance to
permanent teachers and librarians of colleges and vice-
chancellors of the universities to present research papers
at International Conference abroad.
Nature of Assistance
 Financial assistance for permanenet teachers of
colleges,college librarians enlisted 2(f) and 12 B of the
UGC act will be paid on 100% once in a three years for
the total admissible expenditure
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

 Condition of Eligibility

The teacher should be permanent/confirmed. The teacher

should not be more than 50 years of age (Relax able by 5
years to women teacher ) should have at least 3 years of
experience. Librarian not having teaching experience
are not eligible
CAREER ORIENTED COURSES

 Various career oriented (certificate, Diploma and

Advance diploma )courses are available under this
scheme.

 College library is eligible to conduct this program.

Advance courses alike Library automation and
Networking ,Library and office automation etc.
SCHEMES FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITY
 The UGC had started the scheme of assistance to
university/colleges for Higher Education for person with
special needs

Nature of Assitance
 The UGC will provide an adhoc onetime grant to upto
Rs.3.00 lakh
CONCLUSION

 University grants commission is playing major role in

the development of University and college libraries in
India Findings of the study show that in most of the
Schemes financial grant is available for Library
Building,Extention of library building, Library
Automation, purchasing of books and journals including
e journals and other study materials. Schemes are also
available for the professional development of the college
librarians. Just need of the submission of proposal to the
UGC for assistance
THANKS