UGC introduced urban planning as course
Q. University Grants Commission has asked which subject to be introduced at university and college level?- Published on 16 Jun 16a. Urban Planning
b. Civics
c. Urban Ecology
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Urban Planning
In an attempt to override the acute shortage of urban planners, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all universities and colleges to introduce a course or a subject on urban planning at either the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- The University Grants Commission has written to all universities and colleges to include a subject on urban planning from the current academic year- 2016-17.
- The UGC directive comes after the implementation of smart city project by the Centre.