Aircraft Engineering College In The Financial Trouble In Patiala

The money which was supposed to give the wings to many students of the Aircraft engineering college has once again to fail to do its task.

It is quite evident that the Punjab aircraft and maintenance college is only the government institute of its specialty which was built in the north region. However, the important fact in this aspect is that it was not able to do any type of admissions since 2008. It is considered as the failure of Punjab government to provide the sufficient aid to the college and therefore it has forced t put the locks on the gates of this institute.

In 2008, the students of the college were generally trained on a lighter jet however after the approval of the DGCA (director general of civil aviation) it was important for the every engineering student to train on the heavy jet. In addition to this if the batch was not able to meet the conditions; they will lose the approval from to admit any new batch in Patiala.

It was built in 1981 under scheme of grant in aid of Punjab government and the college got approval in the year of 1983. In addition to this it also got a license for the piston engine and airframe. Therefore, it became the first college in north India to give the diploma of aeronautical engineering and aircraft maintenance. However, at that time the college already got approval from the AICTE (All-India Council for Technical Education).

Bedsides this it is also important to note that the college has given one of the best engineers on the national and international level. And these engineers are now taking handsome salaries while the college is in now financial crisis. The superintendent also added that they even made the proposals to the local aviation authorities however no help came from that side also.

The equipments which cost crore of rupees which were donated by Indian Air force are only dust since they are unused and the government is not taking any type of action to save the thirty two year old institute. However, the college has also approached DGCA for carrying on the admissions.