Section 30C of The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998 in hindi
Functions of Council.
- (1)It shall be the general duty of the Council to coordinate the activities of all the Institutes and to take all such steps as to ensure planned and coordinated development of pharmaceutical education and research and maintenance of standards thereof.
- (2)Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Council shall perform the following functions, namely:—
- (a)to advise on matters relating to the duration of the courses, the degrees and other academic distinctions to be conferred by the Institutes, admission standards and other academic matters;
- (b)to lay down policy regarding cadres, methods of recruitment and conditions of service of employees, institution of scholarships and free-ships, levying of fees and other matters of common interest;
- (c)to examine the development plans of each Institute and to approve such of them as are considered necessary and also to indicate broadly the financial implications of such approved plans;
- (d)to lay down policy or guidelines for promoting research and development in pharmaceuticals and related areas, fostering collaboration and overseeing developments and on matters incidental thereto;
- (e)to examine the annual budget estimates of each Institute and to recommend to the Central Government the allocation of funds for that purpose;
- (f)to advise the Visitor, if so required, in respect of any function to be performed by him under this Act; and
- (g)to perform such other functions as are assigned to it by or under this Act.
- (3)The Council shall meet at least once every six months and follow such procedure in its meetings as may be prescribed.
Summary
- The Council's main job is to coordinate the activities of all the Institutes and ensure their planned development and high standards.
- The Council gives advice on academic matters, such as course lengths, degrees, and admission standards.
- It is responsible for making policies on staff hiring, employee service conditions, scholarships, and student fees across the Institutes.
- The Council reviews the development plans and annual budget estimates from each Institute, and then recommends funding amounts to the Central Government.
- The Council sets policies to promote research and development in pharmaceuticals, and must hold a meeting at least once every six months.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the Council actually hand out the money to the Institutes?
No, the Council only examines the budget estimates and recommends the allocation of funds to the Central Government, which actually provides the money.
2. How frequently is the Council required to meet?
The Council must hold a meeting at least once every six months.
3. Does the Council decide how much students pay in fees?
Yes, one of its functions is to lay down the policy for the levying of fees and other matters of common interest.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 30C of The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998, what is the minimum frequency for Council meetings?
Q2.Under Section 30C of The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998, what is the Council's role regarding the annual budget estimates of each Institute?
Q3.Under Section 30C of The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998, which of the following is a specific academic function of the Council?
Q4.Under Section 30C of The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998, who might the Council be required to advise regarding functions performed under this Act?