AICTE - YOUTH UNDERTAKING VISIT FOR ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE (YUVAK): STUDY TOUR OF ATAL TUNNEL, HIMACHAL PRADESH
AICTE's YUVAK scheme funds a study tour of the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh for teams of 10 students and 1 faculty member from top-ranked AICTE-approved engineering institutions (NIRF rank 1–500). The grant covers train travel, local transport, and a 3-day stay at Manali including tunnel visits. Apply through the AICTE portal as per notifications released periodically.
About This Scheme
AICTE's YUVAK scheme funds a study tour of the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh for teams of 10 students and 1 faculty member from top-ranked AICTE-approved engineering institutions (NIRF rank 1–500). The grant covers train travel, local transport, and a 3-day stay at Manali including tunnel visits. Apply through the AICTE portal as per notifications released periodically.
Full official description
AICTE has launched a new scheme namely ,AICTE YOUTH UNDERTAKING VISIT FOR ACQUTRING KNOWLEDGE (YUVAK) STUDY TOUR OF ATAL TUNNEL, HIMACHAL PRADESH, on 21st May 2021 to provide financial grants to the team of one faculty and 10 students from AICTE approved institutions for the study tour of ATAL TUNNEL. Objectives:
- To gain firsthand knowledge & information about the latest techniques used in construction of the tunnel and in particular about the New Austrian tunneling method.
- Gain insight about the challenges & of risks encountered during the execution of this project and their resolution with particular reference to excavation during heavy snowfall in winter, blasting and digging of unstable rocks, alignment of the tunnel in view of digging & excavation from both ends of the tunnel, excavation & tunneling at more than 46 avalanche sites on approaches to the tunnel, disposal of huge quantities of excavated rock and soil, constant dewatering of heavy ingress of water, mudslides, landslides etc.
- For enhancing the quality of engineering education in the country and to inculcate the research & innovation culture amongst the students.
- To encourage engineering students to improve their field of technical education.
Benefits
- For institutes in NRO & NWRO regions: up to ₹1,70,000 total
- ₹30,000 for train fare (institute ↔ Chandigarh)
- ₹30,000 for local transport (Chandigarh to Manali and Atal Tunnel)
- ₹1,10,000 for boarding, lodging & incidentals at Manali (3 days)
- For institutes in other regions: up to ₹2,00,000 total
- ₹60,000 for train fare
- ₹30,000 for local transport
- ₹1,10,000 for boarding, lodging & incidentals
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- AICTE-approved institution with NIRF ranking between 1 and 500
- Team composition: exactly 10 students + 1 faculty member per institution
How to Apply
- AICTE approved Institutions having NIRF ranking between 01 to 500 & fulfilling the eligibility Criteria, can submit their applications online as per the notification available time to time on the AICTE portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AICTE – Youth Undertaking Visit For Acquiring Knowledge (YUVAK) Study Tour Of Atal Tunnel scheme?
AICTE-Youth Undertaking Visit For Acquiring Knowledge (YUVAK) Study Tour Of Atal Tunnel scheme has been launched to provide financial grants to the institutions who conducts study tour of ATAL TUNNEL to the team of one faculty and 10 students from AICTE approved institutions.
When this scheme was launched?
This scheme was launched in on 21 st May, 2021.
Who manages this scheme?
This scheme is managed by All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).
What is Atal Tunnel and where it has been built?
Atal Tunnel has been built under the Rohtang Pass on the Leh-Manali Highway as an all-weather route to Leh and Lahaul and Spiti valleys. At a length of 9.02 km, it is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world and is named after former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
What is the main objective of the scheme?
The main objective of the scheme is to gain firsthand knowledge & information about the latest techniques used in construction of the tunnel and in particular about the New Austrian tunneling method.
What should be the criteria of the institution?
AICTE approved Institutions in the field of Technical Education having latest NIRF ranking between 001 to 500 are eligible for the grant.
Maximum how many Institutions from NRO & NWRO regions will get the benefits?
Grant will be for a maximum of 25 Institutions from NRO & NWRO regions in a financial year.
Maximum how many Institutions from remaining regions will get the benefits?
Grant will be for a maximum of 75 Institutions from remaining regions in a financial year.
How many proposal per Institute will be accepted during the entire duration of the scheme?
Only ONE proposal per Institute will be accepted during the entire duration of the scheme.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Institute details
- Details of faculty member going as team leader
- Team member details