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AlCTE - Distinguished Professional Scheme

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What this is

AICTE-Distinguished Professionals Scheme has been launched by the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Education to improve the quality of Technical Education in India by utilizing the expertise of Professionals, Emeritus professors & Eminent Personalities to share their knowledge.

In detail

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), under the Ministry of Education, has launched the AICTE-Distinguished Professionals Scheme. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of technical education in India by leveraging the expertise of professionals, emeritus professors, and eminent personalities.

> Objective:

The Distinguished Professional Scheme (DPS) intends to utilize the expertise of highly qualified and eminent professionals by creating a pool of experts from industry, institutes, research labs, and senior civil service officers in their domain to motivate and inspire the students/faculty members of AICTE-approved institutes.

> Expectations from Distinguished Professionals:

(i) Interaction with faculty, UG /PG, and Ph.D. students.

(ii) Promotion of industry connect program.

(iii) Promotion of Research and Innovation.

(iv) Promotion of startups and entrepreneurship.

(v) Support the Institution to enhance the employability of students.

(vi) Promotion of Indian Knowledge System (IKS) and activities related to societal upliftment.

> Duration:

The Distinguished Professional Scheme nominees can hold their position for up to three years or until they turn 75, whichever comes first. Extensions are possible based on fitness.

Who qualifies

The applicant must have made unparalleled technical or professional contributions to society in their respective fields.
The applicant should have acknowledged leader (Professionals) in their particular field with active engagement in research, technology development, and innovation.
The applicant should conduct 2 visits per month with a maximum of 12 visits per year.

What you get

Honorarium of ₹15,000 per day for full-day interaction with faculty members/students.
Travel and local hospitality arrangements will be managed by the host institution.
Professionals are encouraged to visit at least three rural institutions per year.

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