Teqip, which stands for the Technical Education Quality Improvement Program, is a government initiative in India aimed at enhancing the quality of technical education in the country. Launched in 2002, it is a World Bank-assisted program that seeks to support the reforms and capacity building activities of technical institutions across India.
Under Teqip, participating educational institutions are provided with financial assistance to help improve their infrastructure, teaching quality, and governance systems. The program focuses on strengthening engineering education, as well as other areas of technical education, such as pharmacy, applied arts, and sciences.
The primary objective of Teqip is to create an environment conducive to learning and innovation in technical institutions. It aims to bridge the quality gap in higher education by providing faculty with opportunities for professional development, promoting research and development activities, and improving industry-institution linkages.
In addition to funding, Teqip provides various training programs, workshops, and conferences to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices among faculty members and institutions. It also encourages collaboration with international universities and industry partners to enhance the global competitiveness of Indian technical institutions.
Through Teqip, the Indian government aims to produce highly skilled and employable graduates who can contribute effectively to the country's technological and economic growth. By raising the quality standards of technical education, Teqip aims to make India a global hub for innovation, research, and development in various fields of technology and engineering.
