Economics of Engineering Education in India by Jandhyala B. G... - 9781032556086

Economics of Engineering Education in IndiaGrowing Challenges of Access, Excellence and Equity\nAuthor(s): Jandhyala B. G. Tilak\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge India\nISBN-13: 9781032556086, 978-1032556086\nSynopsis\nThis volume focuses on the key trends and major developments in engineering education in India and reflects on the effects and challenges of its expansion on economic growth and development.\n\nAnalysing several dimensions relating to the status and growth of engineering education, this book:\n\nHighlights, in the overall policy environment, the rapid growth of engineering education, imbalances in the growth between different branches of engineering education, changing trends and patterns in their growth, quality of education, gender inequality, and inequality by caste, region and economic status and labour market conditions that influence the demand for engineering education\nReflects on the rapid growth of pr.