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(1) Strategic planning and co-ordination:— (i) to take initiative and monitor the implementation of the reservation policy of the State Government in terms of the West Bengal State Higher Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admissions) Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder and also in terms of the order of the State Government in this regard, as may be issued from time to time; (ii) to prepare short term, mid-term and long-term consolidated programmes in the field of higher education in consultation with the State Government keeping in view the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission and other regulatory authorities and in light of their applicability in the State from time to time, and to assist the State Government in their implementation in the manner advised by the State Government from time to time; (iii) to co-ordinate with the University Grants Commission and other regulatory authorities for the maintenance of the high quality and standard of higher education in the State and to suggest remedial action where necessary; (iv) to assist the higher educational institutions in preparing their annual academic plans and to monitor implementation; (v) to promote co-operation and interaction among the higher educational institutions, and to explore the scope of association with industry, corporate entities, apex bodies and other related establishments; (vi) to promote the use of modern technology in the field of higher education and research; (vii) to formulate the principles for setting up new higher educational institutions in the State as per guidelines framed by the State Government as well as the regulatory bodies; (viii) to submit newer developmental programmes for Universities and colleges to the State Government along with its comments and recommendations of the University Grants Commission or other Regulatory authorities; (ix) to prepare and implement strategic plans in establishing research institutions in the field of science, humanities and other branches of study; (x) to suggest ways and means for mobilizing additional resources for higher education in the State; (xi) to work in liaison with the regulatory bodies on higher education and research. West Ben. Act X of 2013. PART Ill] THE KOLKATA GAZE 11'E, EXTRAORDINARY, JUNE 29, 2015 7 The West Bengal State Council of Higher Education Act, 2015. (Chapter II.—The Council, its composition, powers and functions.—Section 6.) (2) Monitoring and Evaluation:— (i) to monitor regularly the implementation of higher education plans by the higher educational institutions; (ii) to create and maintain an effective Management Information System in the Higher educational institutions; (iii) to compile and maintain sophisticated database of higher educational institutions at State level; (iv) to conduct periodic academic audit of the higher educational institutions upon specific authorization by the State Government; and (v) to assess Academic Performance of the higher educational institutions and to award rank to such institutions and publish such ranking in the Council's website in such manner as may be provided for by regulations. (3) Quality assurance and academic functions:— (i) to take initiatives for improving the quality of performance of faculties in higher educational institutions; (ii) to promote innovations in curriculum development, restructuring of courses and updating the syllabi in the higher educational institutions and to conduct workshops and seminars on regular basis; (iii) to devise methods and steps to improve the standards of examinations; (iv) to devise methods for generating employability quotient of the students; (v) to develop programmes for greater academic co-operation and interaction between the University and College teachers, and to facilitate greater mobility of students and teachers amongst the higher educational institutions within or outside the State; (vi) to motivate conducting national and international seminars, symposiums and workshops at regular intervals for better interaction amongst the higher educational institutions; (vii) to encourage sports, games, physical education and cultural activities in the higher educational institutions; (viii) to prepare and submit to the State Government an annual report on the workings and achievements of higher educational institutions in the State along with necessary suggestions; (ix) to perform such other functions for promoting excellence in higher education as 'may be directed by the State Government in this regard from time to time; (x) to act as nodal centre of accreditation agencies in order to promote quality of academic activities of higher educational institutions. (4) Advisory functions:— (a) to advise the State Government— (i) on establishment of academic staff college for providing academic as well as administrative training to teachers of various academic institutions of the State; 8 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, JUNE 29, 2015 [PART III The West Bengal State Council of Higher Education Act, 2015. (Chapter 11.—The Council, its composition, powers and functions.—Sections 7, 8.) (ii) on setting up a State Research Board so as to link research work of educational institutions with that of the research agencies and industry keeping in view the overall research need of the State; (iii) regarding improvement of laws relating to the establishment, administration, management and control of higher educational institutions including proposal for new enactment thereon; (iv) on establishment of new Colleges or Universities or Research organization in the State; (v) on implementing the policy of "earning while learning"; (vi) towards performing any other functions necessary in furtherance of development of higher education in the State. Duties of the Council. Powers of the Council.