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I.Introduction
The Department of Science &
Technology plays a pivotal role in promotion of Science &
Technology in the country. Science & Technology Policy-2003
states that "Special emphasis will be placed on equity in
development, so that the benefits of technological growth reach the
majority of the population, particularly the disadvantaged sections,
leading to an improved quality of life for every citizen of the
country."
The Department has wide ranging activities ranging
from promoting high end basic research and development of cutting
edge technologies on one hand to service the technological
requirements of the common man through development of appropriate
skills and technologies on the other.
The Department
supports research through a wide variety of schemes specifically
carved out to meet the requirements of different sections of the
scientific and engineering community.
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II. Name of scheme(s):
1.Deep Continental
Studies (DCS)
2.Himalayan Glaciology (HG)
3.Indian
Climate Research Programme (ICRP)
4.Instrument Development
Programe (IDP)
5.International S&T Cooperation (ISTC)
6.Joint Technology Projects under STAC/IS-STAC
7.Monsoon and
Tropical Climate (MONTCLIM) & Agrometeorology
8.Natural
Resources Data Management System (NRDMS)
9.Pharmaceuticals
Research & Development Support Fund (PRDSF) Programme
10.Programme Advisory Committee on Earth Sciences (PAC-ES): R&D
Projects Scheme
11.Science & Engineering Research
Council (SERC)
12.Science & Society Programmes (SSP)
13.Seismology Programme (SP)
14.State Science &
Technology Programme (SSTP)
15.Technology Development
Programme (Joint Technology -Technology System Programme)
16.Utilisation of Scientific Expertise of Retired Scientists (USERS)
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1.Deep Continental Studies (DCS)
Objective(s):
Besides promoting basic research in earth
sciences, DST launched a major programme focused on Deep Continental
Studies in 1984. The principal objective of the programme is to probe
deep earth's interior through multidisciplinary geophysical and
geological investigations and elucidating the associated geodynamic
processes beneath the India subcontinent. These multidisciplinary
studies are focused around a selected transect in an integrated
approach for generating a model for the region. Several transects
such as NW Himalayan, NW Indian, Central Indian, Southern granulite
Terrain are being studied. New transects in NE Himalaya, Dharward
craton, Barren Island are being initiated. The objectives are:
i) probing the earth's deep interior through
multi-disciplinary geological/geophysical investigations.
ii) delineating the deep crustal configuration and elucidating the
associated geodynamic and tectonic processes.
iii)
developing analytical/numerical schemes for interpretation of
Geophysical data for delineating deep structures/mineral exploration
etc.
iv) developing conceptual tectonic/geodynamic models
based on field observations/ laboratory experiments..
Who can submit a proposal
Universities, R&D
laboratories.
When and how to submit a proposal
Any time during the year in the prescribed proforma.
Areas of research support
Geophysical: Gravity, magnetic,
electromagnetic, magnetotellurics, Deep electrical resistivity, Deep
Seismic Soundings, Broad Band Seismology etc.
Geological:
Experimental petrology under high P-T conditions and study of fluid
inclusions,
Mineralogy, Study of ore deposits,
Geochronological studies of granitic and basic rocks using Sm/Nd,
Rb/Sr, U/Pb, K/Ar, Ar/Ar, stable isotopes and fission tracks, Trace
elements, REE and isotope geochemistry of rocks, Petrochemical
investigations including thermo barometric studies, Heat-flow
measurements etc.
Components of grant
Staff salaries, equipment, field/lab expenses, internal travel,
supplies & consumables, contingency expenditure and overheads.
Items not allowed out of grant
International
travel and infrastructure and building.
Mechanism
of implementation and monitoring
The proposal is referred to
experts for evaluation. The comments of the experts are placed before
the Programme Advisory Monitoring Committee (PAMC-DCS). The PI is
also invited to give presentation before PAMC/Experts Group. Based on
the recommendations of the PAMC, the proposal is considered for
approval by DST. The project is monitored by the Experts/PAMC.
Ten copies of the PCR are required to be submitted. PCR is
reviewed by experts and comments communicated to the PI for taking
note while publishing data.
Contact Address: The
Head,
Earth System Sciences Division Department of Science
and Technology Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110 016
Telefax: (011)26516076
E-mail: acharyad@nic.in sivaji@nic.in
Website: www.dst.gov.in |
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2. Himalayan Glaciology (HG)
R&D Projects
Scheme
Objective(s):
The Himalayan
Glaciology Programme of DST was initiated in 1986. The programme is
continuing since then. Time bound R&D projects in Glaciology are
supported under this programme. The programme is overseen by a
Programme Advisory & Monitoring Committee on Himalayan
Glaciology-(PAMC-HG). The objectives are:
to understand the
behaviour of glaciers in general and their interaction with climate
and hydrological systems in the region as also to train manpower and
create Research and Development related facilities.
Who can submit a proposal
Any scientist from any
College/University and Research Institution in India
When and how to submit a proposal
Any time during the year
in a prescribed format.
Areas of research support
Remote sensing, Isotopic and chemical studies, Paleo-climatology,
climate change, microbial biodiversity, snowmelt run-off, Mass
Balance, Sediment load estimation, Geomorphology/Geohydrology, snow
cover studies.
Components of grant
Salary, Consumables, TA/DA, Contigencies, Equipment, Field expenses,
Mountaineering kits and Over Head Expenses.
Items
not allowed out of grant
Building/Land etc.
Mechanism of implementation and monitoring
Evaluation of
Research Proposal through peer review system. Final decision by
Programme Advisory and Monitoring Committee.
Contact Address: The Head
Earth System Science Division
(ESS) Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhawan, New
Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110016
Tel. No: (011)26590332
Fax No: (011)26516076
E-mai : rambir@yahoo.com
Website: www.dst.gov.in
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3. Indian Climate Research Programme (ICRP) Objective(s):
Through this scheme coordinated, multi-disciplinary studies are being
undertaken to identify the climate component of agricultural
production, meteorological extremes, global warming, climate change,
etc. such as development and testing of coupled ocean-atmosphere
model for climate and monsoon diagnosis using General Circulation
Models (GCM). Analysis of weather and climate data from ground-based,
ship-based and satellite based measurements are also done.
The objectives are:
i) analysis of land-based, ocean-based
and space-based climate data sets.
ii) development of models
to study interannual and intraseasonal variability of Monsoon climate
system.
iii) planning and implementation of
land-ocean-atmosphere field experiments (BOBMEX, ARMEX,CTCZ, CHATNI,
etc.).
iv) development of models towards seasonal mean
monsoon prediction and using them to isolate the sensitivity of the
monsoon system to different forcing mechanisms.
v)
understanding the past climates and climate change.
vi)
studies on the influence of meteorological extremes (drought, flood),
climate change, climate variability on agriculture production,
particularly on sub-seasonal scale.
vii) studies on 'Climate
and Society' (viz., climate and health, water scarcity etc.).
viii) development of human resources, computational and communication
facilities for climate studies.
Who can submit a
proposal
Any researcher working in the Government,
Semi-Government, Research and Development Organisations in India.
When and how to submit a proposal
Any time during
the year.
Areas of research support
Any
area related to the above objectives.
Components
of grant
Salaries to project staff, essential permanent
equipment, contingencies, overheads and inland travel.
Items not allowed out of grant
Cost of Buildings, foreign
travel etc.
Mechanism of implementation and
monitoring
The Programme Advisory ansd Monitoring Committee
on Weather and Climate Research Programmes (WCRP) is responsible for
evaluation of the proposals, appropriate recommendation, monitoring
the implementation of the individidual projects in a coordinated way.
Contact Address: The Director
Earth Systems
Science Division Department of Science & Technology Technology
Bhawan New Delhi-110016
Tel. No: (Oil) 26512514, 26590469
FaxNo: (011)26516076
E-mail: psrao@nic.in
Website:
www.dst.gov.in
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4. Instrument Development Programme (IDP)
Objective(s):
Department of Science & Technology under
its Instrumentation Development Programme (IDP) has been funding
projects on design and development of indigenous instruments /
technologies for over two decades. As a result, various instruments
have been developed such as IR Spectrometer, UV-VIS
Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, Soil Salinity
Tester, Ion Selective Electrodes, Digital Tide Gauge etc. at various
R&D institutions and know how of 31 such technologies have been
transferred for their commercial production to industry.
The objectives of the scheme are:
to formulate, coordinate
and implement programmes leading to indigenous development and
upgradation of instruments.
Who can submit the
proposal
The project proposals could be submitted for
financial support by scientists/ engineers/ technologists working in
universities and other academic institutions; R&D institutions
/laboratories having adequate infrastructure and facilities to carry
out R&D work in collaboration with industry in cash or kind is an
essential condition.
When and how to submit a
proposal
Any time during the year in prescribed format.
Twenty (20) copies of the project proposal required to be submitted
in format which can be downloaded from the website.
Areas of research support
During the 10th plan , The
Department has initiated the Instrument Development programme in
mission mode for capacity building & development of instruments
in the country. Therefore , National Instrument Development Board has
been constituted for the purpose. The following thrust areas have
been identified by the Board:
Analytical / Optical
Instrumentation ;
Medical Instrumentation;
Industrial Instrumentation;
Sensors;
Imaging
Techniques and Instrumentation.
Components of
Grant
Financial support is provided for project staff
salaries, equipment, consumables, domestic travel and other
miscellaneous items .
Items not allowed out of
grant
No support is provided towards creating basic
infrastructure and building .
Mechanism of
implementation and monitoring
i) Department constitute the
Steering Committee for the particular identified thrust areas for the
implementation of the project.
ii) The Steering Committee
will be the approving / recommending authority for the proposal
received under the programme .
iii) Steering Committee also
having the authority to appoint the Monitoring Committee for the
project
iv) The functional responsibility of the project
lies with Institution carrying out the project right from beginning
to commercialisation of the instrument / product developed .
v) During implementation of the project the quarterly progress report
will be submitted by the implementing agency to the Instrument
Development Programme , Technology Development & Transfer
Division , Department of Science & Technology .
Contact Address:
The Adviser & Head (IDP) Instrument
Development Programme Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan, New Delhi - 110016
Telefax No:
(011)26963695
E-mail: laxman@nic.jn
Website: www.dst.gov.in
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5. International S&T Cooperation( ISTC)
Objective(s)
The activities under International S&T
Cooperation Programme of the 'Department include the negotiations and
implementation of Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreements
and responsibility for scientific and technological aspects of
activities of international organizations. The cooperation's are
sought under bilateral, multilateral or regional framework modes for
facilitating and strengthening interactions among governments,
academia, institutions and industries in areas of mutual interest.
The Department operates in close cooperation with the Ministry of
External Affairs, Indian missions abroad, Foreign missions in India
and US bodies. Science Counsellors are also posted in Berlin, Moscow,
Tokyo and Washington to facilitate cooperation with respective
countries to which they are accredited. India currently has bilateral
S&T cooperation agreements with 63 countries.
The main objective of the scheme is to promote science and technology
through its following components:
R&D Projects Scheme
joint Workshop/Exhibition/Seminar
exchange visit of
scientist
inter Institutional Linkages
fellowship
organisation of visit of thematic scientific and composite
(scientific and industrial) delegations.
transfer of
Technology to Indian industry
Who can submit a
proposal
Scientists/faculty members working in regular
capacity in Universities, national R&D laboratories/institutes,
private R&D institutes and industry.
When and
how to submit a proposal
Joint research projects may be
submitted any time in the year in a specific format which can be
downloaded from the website.
Areas of research
support
Biotechnology and Immunology; Material Science and
Technology; Laser Science and Technology; Catalysis; Space Science
and Technology; Accelerators and their Application; Hydrology;
Computers & Electronics; Biomedical Science and Technology;
Oceanology and Oceanic Resources; Engineering Sciences; Mathematics;
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Earth Sciences; Physics &
Astrophysics; Ecology and Environment; Chemical Sciences; Life
Sciences etc.
Components of grant
Support
under this scheme is to provide international exposure to the
scientists and is restricted to exchange visits, mostly under some of
the project. Support for equipment, consumables and exchange visit is
available from DST to the Indian participants belonging to public
funded organizations (univ., R&D lab, etc.) For scientists
belonging to private sector, support is restricted to local
hospitality as a part of exchange visit.
Items not
allowed out of grant
No restriction
Mechanism of implementation and monitoring
Grants are
released in several instalments. On production of statement of
expenditure and utilization certificates, further release of grant is
done. To monitor the project, officers from DST pay a visit to the
institution/field to know the current status/first-hand information
about the project and to release further grants.
Contact Address: The Head ,International Division
Department
of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan, New
Delhi-110016
Tel. No: (011)26590438
Fax;
(011)26862418
E.mail: mkmishra@.nic.in
Website: www.dst.gov.in
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6. Joint Technology Projects under STAC/IS-STAC
Objective(s):
Inter-Sectoral Science & Technology
Advisory Committee (IS-STAC) mechanism has been created in the
Department of Science and Technology (DST) to guide various
socio-economic Ministries in the formulation of long term S&T
plans and promotion of Science & Technology programmes relevant
to the concerned sectors. A mechanism called Science and Technology
Advisory Committee (STAC) became operational in a number of
socio-economic Departments/Ministries since 1989. The scheme STAC/
IS-STAC has been launched in DST to provide a thrust to promote a few
specific multi-partnership projects in the areas concerning the
Ministry/Department along with research institutions and industry as
Joint Technology Projects.
Under the scheme,
specific support is expected to be provided by DST to activities
which can be demonstrated on industrial scale through research &
development efforts and are conducive for strengthening technological
capabilities in the country. The energy & environment concerns
have added a new dimension to the development projects in
socio-economic sectors. For achieving such linkages with industry, a
priority is being given to Research, Development and Demonstration
(RD&D) projects relevant to the concerned sectors in these areas.
The objectives of the scheme are:
i) to provide
inter-disciplinary inputs in S&T Programmes/Plans of
socio-economic
Ministries/Departments.
ii) to
identify inter-disciplinary R&D programmes of common interest for
multi-partnership funding as Joint Technology Projects.
iii)
information Exchange on work of STACs in different Ministries through
STAC Scan Plus
newsletter and other publications.
iv) to promote Joint Technology Projects by providing part funding to
those R&D projects,
considered important by the user
Ministry or are in the emerging area.
Who can submit a proposal
An industry, R&D Laboratory
and/or academic institutions can express interest in Joint Technology
Project (JTP) support to DST and concerned Ministry. The proposals
should have orientation towards research in emerging areas,
development of new technology demonstration and its demonstration on
industrial scale etc. The financial support will be given in the form
of part funding for carrying out the research activities provided
user ministry/department also comes forward to participate and commit
financial support.
When and how to submit a
proposal
Any time during the year in the prescribed form.
The proposals will have to be submitted to the STAC of the concerned
user ministry/department in their own format or DST's format with the
expression of interest in JTP support. The proposal will be evaluated
inter-alia by both and on the approval of concerned STAC and Chairman
IS-STAC the joint technology project will be supported in the
following areas.
Areas of research support
Areas of research support can be decided by the concerned user
ministry through STAC in that ministry and DST through mutual
consultations and discussions. However, some specific areas are
mentioned hereunder:
i) R&D Projects in thrust
areas identified by nodal ministry DST through participation of user
ministry.
II) Research Development & Demonstration
(RD&D) Projecgts demonstrated on industrial scale jointly with
the concerned ministry and industry.
III) Studies on topics
relating to technology assessment and/or development of new
technology as desired by STAC/IS-STAC in the concerned ministry.
IV) Organizing Inter-Sectoral Workshops on topics of mutual interest
to DST'and user ministry.
Components of grant
Equipment, salaries, consumables, domestic travel, overheads,
contingencies etc.
Items not allowed out of grant
Buildings, any other major infrastructure.
Mechanism of implementation and monitoring
1.In
fulfillment of the objectives of Joint Technology Projects, IS-STAC
will provide technical inputs in identification/evaluation/review and
part funding as a joint project, as and when requested by the
concerned STAC.
2.The approving Committee will be the STACs
in the Ministries. IS-STAC will also make
recommendations in
this regard.
3.The nodal and functional responsibility of
the project will be of the concerned users/ beneficiary
Ministry/Department.
4. The lead implementing agency, which
could either be public or private industry or R&D
laboratory or academic organization, will be identified.
5.
The implementing agency will nominate a Project Chief/Project Manager
in consultation with the nodal Ministry/Department for project
implementation. The Project Chief will coordinate with the
participating agencies, who would interact directly with him for
ensuring achievement of the project objectives.
6. Chairman,
STAC in consultation with Chairman, IS-STAC will appoint a Monitoring
Committee to review the progress in the project by meeting once in a
year or earlier, if required.
7.During implementation the
quarterly/six monthly progress reports will be submitted by the
implementing agency to the concerned Ministry and Department of
Science & Technology.
Contact Address: Adviser
IS-STAC
Ministry of Science & Technology Technology
Bhawan New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110 016.Tel. No: (OI1)26960203
Fax. No: (011)26960203
E-mail: mig@alpha.nic. in
Website:
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7. Monsoon and Tropical Climate (MONTCLIM) &
Agrometeorology
Objectives
The thrust of
the scheme is to understand the atmospheric processes over Indian
tropics and to develop appropriate models for studying the Indian
weather and climate. This include monitoring of seas around India and
determination of physical parameters related to land, ocean and
atmosphere and their role in varied socio-economic sectors including
agriculture, water resources etc., and new technology development for
atmospheric science applications.
The objectives
are:
i) analysis of LASPEX, TOGA and MONTBLEX data
sets and modeling land-ocean-atmosphere interaction in the tropics.
ii) use of new observing systems/opportunities in monsoon research
(ARGOS, Satellites, Buoys,Research Ships, Aircraft, etc.)
iii) biosphere-Atmosphere interactions with emphasis on forest fires
and biomass burning.
iv) modelling and testing mesoscale
phenomena (ex. Fog, Norwesters, Heavy rainfall, Avalanches, etc.) in
different environments.
v) observations and modeling
climate-chemistry-Aerosol interactions.
vi) indigenous
technology development for atmospheric science applications.
vii) infrastructure and human resource development.
viii)
investigation on the microclimate modification towards efficient use
of natural resources (water, radiation and nutrients).
ix)
development and testing of operational crop-weather models leading to
Expert Systems.
x) studies on crop pest/disease/climate
dynamics, animal and climate relationships.
xi) development
of modern Automatic Weather Station networking for agromet
applications and consolidation of agrometeorological data.
Who can submit a proposal
Any researcher working in the
Government, Semi-Government, Research and Development Organisations
in India.
When and how to submit a proposal
a Any time during the year.
Areas of research
support
Any area related to the above objectives.
Components of grant
Salaries to project staff, essential
permanent equipment, contingencies, overheads and domestic travel.
Items not allowed out of grant
Cost of Buildings,
foreign travel etc.
Mechanism of implementation
and monitoring
The Programme Advisory ansd Monitoring
Committee on Weather and Climate Research Programmes (WCRP) is
responsible for evaluation of the proposal, appropriate
recommendation, monitoring the implementation of the individual
projects in a coordinated way.
Contact Address:
The Head
Earth Systems Service Division Department of
Science & Technology Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New
Delhi-110 016
Tel.No:: 011-26590418
Fax. No.:
011-26516076
E-mail: acharyad@nic.in
Website: www.dst.gov.in
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8. Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS)
Objective(s):
Natural Resources Data Management
System (NRDMS) programme is multi-disciplinary and
multi-institutional R&D programme with vision to provide
appropriate scientific and technological inputs for operationalising
the concept of decentralized planning. The goals of the Scheme are to
strengthen the S&T inputs for integrated resource management
through development of appropriate tools and techniques in data
collection, organization and analysis as well as technical capacity
building at various levels of administration for enabling the
adoption of the technologies developed in integrated development
planning. Present focus of the programme is to develop large scale
spatial data sets at village level to provide inputs for panchayat
level planning. Number of initiatives have been taken up recently to
strengthen this component.
The objectives of the
scheme are:
i) demonstrate and promote the use of
Spatial Data Management Technologies for micro level planning under
diverse terrain conditions.
ii)provide software support for
data management, modeling and operation research.
iii)
promote R&D in spatial data technology.
iv) technology
Transfer & Capacity Building of potential users.
v)
forge linkages with the users at different levels.
vi)
provide S&T inputs for framing Policies related to Spatial Data
Technologies.
vii) develop & Demonstrate pilot scale
spatial infrastructure and provide research support to National
Spatial Data Infrastructure.
viii) applications of spatial
data in National Disasters, Mitigation like landslides, cyclones/
tsunamis etc.
ix) documentation and Dissemination.
Who can submit a proposal
The proposals can be
submitted in the prescribed proforma by scientists from:
i)
Academic and research institutions having relevant infrastructure
facilities to carry out the research programme.
ii)
Voluntary organizations involved in the area of natural resources
management and local area planning.
When and how
to submit a proposal
20 (Twenty) copies of the proposal in
prescribed format can be submitted at any time during the year.
Since, budget is being allocated/monitored at quarterly basis, the
research proposals should flow at regular intervals for submission.
Areas of research support
i) Spatial Data
Technologies (SDT).
ii) Advanced Technology Application in
High Resolution Spatial Data Gathering:
i) Remote
Sensing Technologies.
Microwave Remote Sensing including SAR
Interferometry
Airborne Laser Terrain Mapping
High
Resolution Satellite Images
Use of thermal Remote Sensing
ii) Adoption of new technologies
Application of
Global Positioning System
Use of Ground Penetration Radar
iii) Land & Water Management at local level.
Data Infrastructure Development
Technology Development
Technology Transfer
iv) Technology Transfer and
Capacity Building.
Technology Transfer Infrastructure
Training
Technology Transfer & Capacity Building
v) Landslide Hazard Mitigation & Management
Micro-zonation of vulnerable areas
Slope stability analysis
Monitoring of high risk zones
Design of suitable preventive
measures
Components of grant
Staff
salaries, equipments, internal travel, consumables, contingencies and
overheads.
Items not allowed out of grant
International travel.
Mechanism of implementation
and monitoring
The proposal is referred to experts in the
area. Comments of the experts are placed before the Expert Committees
constituted by the NRDMS Division, PI is invited to present the
proposal before the Expert Committee. Based on the recommendation of
the Expert Committee, the proposal is processed for sanction. The
project is monitored through half yearly progress report basis and
periodic reviews by the Expert Committee. Ten copies of the PCR are
required to be submitted. The PCRs are sent to experts for comments.
Contact Address: The Head (NRDMS) Department of Science and
Technology Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110 016
Tel. No: (011)26519530 Fax. No: (011)26519530
E-mail:
sivajt@nic.in / bhoopsingh@nic.in
Website:
www.nrdms.gov.in
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9.1. Pharmaceuticals Research and Development Support Fund (
PRDSF)
Programme
2. Soft Loan for Pharma Industrial
R&D Projects
1 Pharmaceuticals Research and
Development Support Fund (PRDSF) Programme
Objective(s)
Recognizing the profound influence of R&D
on the prospects and opportunities for the growth of the Indian Drug
Industry, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of
India mounted the programme on drug development during 1994-95 for
promoting collaborative R&D in drugs and Pharmaceuticals sector.
During January 2004, Government of India established Pharmaceutical
Research and Development Support Fund (PRDSF) and Drug Development
Promotion Board (DDPB) under the administrative control of DST with
an initial corpus of Rs. 150 crores. Interest accrued on corpus will
be utilized for supporting R&D projects jointly proposed by
industry and academic institutions/laboratories and extend soft loan
for R&D;
i) to synergjse the strengths of
publicly funded R&D institutions and Indian Pharmaceutical
Industry.
ii) to create an enabling infrastructure,
mechanisms and linkages to facilitate new drug development.
iii) to stimulate skill development of human resources in R&D for
drugs and Pharmaceuticals; and
iv) to enhance the nation's
self-reliance in drugs and Pharmaceuticals especially in areas
critical to national health requirements.
2. Soft
Loan for Pharma Industrial R&D Projects
Objective(s)
Loan amount up to 70% of the project cost
Loan will be an unsecured one carrying a simple interest of 3% on
reducing amount.
Repayment of the loan will be in 10 annual
equal instalments after the project period
Interest during
the implementation period will be amortized and will be payable in
maximum of 5 instalments after the project period along with the
instalment of principal amount.
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Who can submit a
proposal
Any Indian co.mpany/firm engaged in drug
development manufacturing jointly with:
National laboratory
under CSIR, ICMR, etc.
University department/other academic
institution such as IIT/IISc., etc.
Any other publicly
funded R&D Institution.
When and how to submit
a proposal
Any time during the year in the prescribed format
which can be downloaded from the website.
Areas of
research support
The programme supports both human and
veterinary drug development for all types of medicinal systems, be it
traditional Indian medicinal system or the modern one. The programme
employs a two pronged approach involving exploratory drug design and
drug development on candidate molecules already identified on one
hand, and providing a cutting edge to Indian Industry through
innovative process for known/generic drugs as well as crucial
intermediates on the other. Some of the areas where support could be
considered are:
Any component/stage in the
innovation chain of new drug development.
Innovative/cleaner
process technology for known drugs/key intermediates, where India
has a competitive advantage.
Chiral synthesis of drugs.
Resolution of racemic drugs.
Clinical studies.
Development of new formulations and standardization/testing of
traditional formulations.
Components of grant
Salaries and Wages, Consumables and Materials, domestic Travel,
Information and Documentation, Patent Filing, Overheads, Equipment,
Software etc.
Items not allowed out of grant
Vehicles, Building and any other major infrastructure.
Mechanism of implementation and monitoring
Project proposals
are first reviewed, in strict confidence, by an expert in the
specific field and then considered by an Expert Committee.An
agreement amongst the collaborating parties specifying the rights and
obligations and terms and conditions of the DST grant is essential.
The terms and conditions inter-alia include:
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Ownership of intellectual property generated in the project on agreed
terms.
Review of the project by a Monitoring Committee
periodically/once a year.
30% of the recurring expenditure
(Institutional component) to be met by the collaborating
industry.
Contact Address: The Adviser & Head
(TDT)
Department of Science and Technology Technology
Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110 016 Telefax: 011-26510686
E-mail: laxman@nic.in
Website: www.dst.gov.in
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10 . Programme Advisory Committee on larthScicnccs (PAC-ES):
R&D Schemes
Objective(s)
The Earth
System Science (ESS) covers a wide spectrum of study of the solid
earth, its atmosphere, the oceans, their interrelationships and even
the relationship the earth bears to the Universe at large. It
constitutes a complex multidisciplinary intermesh of branches of
knowledge dealing with natural phenomena as well as anthropogenic
forces operating in the earth's realm.
The PAC-ES
program extends support to carry out research in forefront areas of
Earth Sciences. The programme also strives to improve the research
climate through manpower training, contact/field workshops, create
state of art facilities and identify/nurture new areas of research in
earth sciences.
The objectives are:
i) promotion of R&D programmes in newly emerging and challenging
areas of Earth System Sciences.
ii) creation scientific
infrastructure
iii) manpower Development
Who can submit a proposal
Scientists & Academicians
working in Universities, National Labs, recognized R&D
institutions and Centres of Excellence are eligible.
When and how to submit a proposal
Project proposals can be
submitted any time throughout the year, for consideration under this
scheme.20 copies of the proposal printed on A4 size paper, properly
stapled with electronic copy on a floppy/CD, in MS Word format.
Details of format as specified in the website: www.serc-dst.org.
Areas of research support
Himalayan Geology
Sequence Stratigraphy
Mesozoic of Kutchch
Basin
Modelling
Geo-hydrology
Paleoclimatic studies
Nano-geology
Geo-botany
Tectonic Geomorphology
Quantitative Geomorphology
Components of grant
Salaries, Field-work, TA/DA, Consumables, Contingency, Permanent
Equipments,Satellite and other data, specific analytical charges
& Institutional Overheads.
Items not allowed
out of grant
Foreign Travel, Air conditioner & other
infrastructure
Mechanism of implementation and
monitoring
As per guidelines given in the SERC website: www.serc-dst.org
Contact Address: Scientist-F Member-Secretary PAC-ES Earth
System Sciences Division Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110016
Tel.
No : (011)26590289 Fax: (011)26516076
E-mail: prithvi@nic.in
Website: www.dst.gov.in
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11. Science & Engineering Research Council (SERC)
Introduction
One of the most important functions
assigned to the Department of Science & Technology (DST), as per
Allocation of Business Rules, is to promote research in new and
emerging areas of Science & Technology. In pursuance of this and
with the approval of Prime Minister, the 'Science & Engineering
Research Council (SERC)1 was set up in 1974 to implement a research
promotion scheme called 'SERC Scheme'. SERC is steered by eminent
scientists, technologists drawn from various universities/national
laboratories and industry.
Name of scheme(s)
Research & Development Support (SERC Scheme). The following
programmes are operating in SERC:
Division under
this scheme:
1. SERC (Basic Sciences)
2. SERC
(Engineering)
3. Nano Science & Technology Initiative
(NSTI)
4. Intensification of Research in High Priority Areas
(IRHPA)
5. Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in
Universities and Higher Educational
Institutions (FIST)
6. Opportunities for Young Scientists
7. Sophisticated
Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIF)
8. Kishore Vaigyanik
Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
9. Assistance for participation in
International Conferences
10. Women Scientists Scheme (WOS)
II.1&2 SERC (Basic Sciences & Engineering)
Objective(s)
The objectives of SERC scheme are promotion of
frontline research in Science & Engineering specifically to:
i) to promote research in newly emerging and frontier areas of
science and engineering
including multidisciplinary fields.
ii) to selectively promote the general research capability in
relevant areas of science and engineering taking into account
capability of the host institute.
iii) to encourage young
scientists to take up challenging R&D activities.
iv) to
give special encouragement to projects from less endowed university
departments.
v) to encourage patenting facilities to
scientists and technologists in the country for Indian and foreign
patents on a sustained basis.
vi) to promote basic and
applied research in frontline areas of engineering and technology in
various academic and research institutions, in collaboration with
industry and user agencies (where applicable), and to transfer such
technologies for developmental activities.
vii) to create
and strengthen S&T infrastructure in Universities and National
Institutes
viii) creation of core groups/units around an
outstanding scientist
Who can submit a proposal
Entities/Organizations/Institutions eligible for receiving grants
are:
Scientists and Technologists who are working in the
academic sector, National labs and other recognized R&D
institutions Recognized R&D Laboratories, Universities/Colleges
and Educational Institutions. Research proposals from scientific
institutions/research laboratories under various scientific
departments, which are in line with the normal research activities of
the institutions, may not be considered for support under SERC.
However, major National R&D Programmes, Programmes in newly
emerging and front-line areas of research etc. will be considered.
Further, proposals involving purely survey-oriented work and routine
studies will not be normally considered.
S&T based
organizations with legal status as a society registered under the
Societies Registration Act 1860 or as trust registered under the
Indian Trusts Act 1982 or Charitable Religious Act 1920 or the
corresponding State Act.
When and how to submit a
proposal
The project proposals can be submitted any time
right through the year. The proposal has to be documented as per the
format available in the SERC website: www.serc-dst.org
. Special initiatives with specific cutoff dates under various
programmes under the SERC scheme are advertised in journals like
Current Science, University News etc.
Areas of
research support
SERC support extends to all areas of
Science & Engineering such as Chemical Sciences, Earth &
Atmospheric Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences,
Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and interdisciplinary areas
including Nano Science & Technology etc.
Components of grant
Depending on the area of research,
competence of the researcher, infrastructural facilities available
with the host institute etc. the components of grant varies with the
programme. In general SERC projects have components like Manpower,
Minor & Major Equipments, Consumables, Travel (Domestic) and
Contingency. In addition, the host institute is provided with
Overhead Charges which are meant for providing infrastructural
facilities and benefits to the staff employed in the project etc.
Items not allowed out of grant
Non-sanctioned
items
Mechanism of implementation and monitoring
The mandate of promotion research and development in newly emerging
and frontier areas of science and technology is executed through
innovative High Level peer review mechanisms like Science &
Engineering Research Council (SERC). In order to assist the SERC in
evolving, formulating and implementing and monitoring the programmes,
Programme Advisory Committees (PACs) have been set up. The High level
Research Committees/ Councils are scheme specific, area intensive and
are steered by eminent scientists, technologists drawn from various
universities/national laboratories and industry.
11.3 Nano Science & Technology Initiative (NSTI)
Objectives)
Support priority areas of research in Nano
Science & Technology
Strengthen characterization / and
infrastructural facilities at national level
Generate
trained Manpower in the area
To have interface between
educational institutions and industry for application
Who can submit a proposal
Entities/Organizations/Institutions eligible for receiving grants
are:
Scientists and Technologists who are working in the
academic sector, National labs and other recognized R&D
institutions
Recognized R&D Laboratories,
Universities/Colleges and Educational Institutions. Research
proposals from scientific institutions/research laboratories under
various scientific departments, which are in line with the normal
research activities of the institutions, may not be considered for
support under SERC. However, major National R&D Programmes.
Programmes in newly emerging and front-line areas of research etc.
will be considered. Further, proposals involving purely
survey-oriented work and routine studies will not be normally
considered.
S&T based organizations with legal status as
a society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 or as
trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act 1982 or Charitable
Religious Act 1920 or the corresponding State Act.
When and how to submit a proposal
The project proposals can
be submitted any time right through the year. The proposal has to be
documented as per the format available in the SERC website:
www.serc-dst.org . Special initiatives with specific cut off dates
under various programmes under the SERC scheme are advertised in
journals like Current Science, University News etc.
Areas of research support
Research areas in Nano Science
& Technology
Components Of grant
Depending on the area of research, competence of the researcher,
infrastructural facilities available with the host institute etc. the
components of grant varies with the programme. In general NSTI
projects have components like Manpower, Minor & Major Equipments,
Consumables, Travel (Domestic) and Contingency. In addition, the host
institute is provided with Overhead Charges which are meant for
providing infrastructural facilities and benefits to the staff
employed in the project etc.
Items not allowed out
of grant
Non-sanctioned items
Mechanism
of implementation and monitoring
The implementation and
monitoring of programmes are executed by DST with the assistance of a
National Expert Committee on NSTI.
11.4
Intensification of Research in High Priority Areas (IRHPA)
Objective
i) Creation of core groups/units around an
outstanding scientist;
ii) Setting up of national facilities
in areas of high priority; and
iii) Evolving nationally
coordinated programmes in multi-disciplinary areas of high priority.
Who can submit a proposal
Entities'/Organizations/Institutions eligible for receiving grants
are:
i) Scientists and Technologists who are working in the
academic sector, National labs and other recognized R&D
institutions.
ii) Recognized R&D Laboratories,
Universities/Colleges and Educational Institutions. Research
proposals from scientific institutions/research laboratories under
various scientific departments, which are in line with the normal
research activities of the institutions, may not be considered for
support under SERC. However, major National R&D Programmes in
newly emerging and frontline areas of research etc. will be
considered. Further, proposals involving purely survey-oriented work
and routine studies will not be normally considered.
iii)
S&T based organizations with legal status as a society registered
under the Societies Registration Act 1860 or as trust registered
under the Indian Trusts Act 1982 or Charitable Religious Act 1920 or
the corresponding State Act.
When and how to
submit a proposal
The project proposals can be submitted any
time right through the year. The proposal has to be documented as per
the format available in the SERC website: www.serc-dstorg.
Areas of research support
IRHPA support extends to
all areas of high priority in Science & Engineering such as
Materials Science, Surface Science, Plasma Physics, Solid State
Chemistry, Macromolecular Crystallography, Ultrafast processes,
Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, Low temperature high magnetic field
phenomena, Neurobiology etc.
Components of grant
Depending on the area of research, competence of the researcher,
infrastructural facilities available with the host institute etc. the
components of grant varies with the programme. In general IRHPA
projects have components like Manpower, Minor & Major Equipments,
Consumables, Travel (Domestic) and Contingency. In addition, the host
institute is provided with Overhead Charges which are meant for
providing infrastructural facilities and benefits to the staff
employed in the project etc.
Items not allowed out
of grant
Non-sanctioned items
Mechanism
of implementation and monitoring
The mandate of promotion
research and development in newly emerging and frontier areas of
science and technology is executed through innovative High Level peer
review mechanisms like Science & Engineering Research Council
(SERC). In order to assist the SERC in evolving, formulating and
implementing and monitoring the programmes, Expert Committees have
been set up. The High level Research Committees/ Councils are scheme
specific, area intensive and are steered by eminent scientists,
technologists drawn from various universities/national laboratories
and industry.
II.5 Fund for Improvement of S&T
Infrastructure in Universities and Higher Educational Institutions
(FIST)
Objective(s)
The scheme aims at
providing basic infrastructure and enabling facilities and
environment for promoting R&D in new and emerging areas and
attracting fresh talent.
Who can submit a proposal
All Science & Engineering Departments/ Centres having
post-graduate programs which have existed for at least 5 years in
universities and other higher educational institutions are eligible.
When and how to submit a proposal
Applications for
inviting proposals from eligible Departments in the universities and
other higher educational institutions are advertised with specific
cut-off date. The proposal has to be documented as per the format
available in the SERC website.
Areas of research
support
The facilities provided under the Program are
intended to support the efforts of the Department as a whole or a
number of faculty members in the Department. Components of grant
The Scheme will provide optimal infrastructure facilities such as,
adequate laboratory space & cold rooms (no fresh constructions),
modernization of laboratories, acquisition of essential equipment
& up-gradation of existing facilities, databases, scientific
books etc.
(A) Level - I: Proposals from
relatively small but active departments requiring moderate funding
for improving quality of teaching & research through
modernization of laboratories, for augmenting library and networking
& computational facilities.
(B) Level - II: Proposals
from well established departments requiring substantial funding for
acquiring state-of-the-art equipment and setting up laboratories for
conducting internationally competitive research including networking
& computational facilities.
Items not allowed
out of grant
Non-sanctioned items
Mechanism of implementation and monitoring
The selection
will be through a peer review mechanism and visit to the
laboratories, if necessary. An Advisory Board of Experts is
constituted to assist the DS for implementation and monitoring.
II.6 Opportunities for Young Scientists (FAST TRACK Scheme)
Objective(s)
The objectives of SERC scheme are
promotion of frontline research in Science & Engineering
specifically:
i) to provide Opportunities to Young
Scientists (below 35 years) for pursuing exciting and
innovative research ideas.
ii) to provide opportunities for
interaction and exchange of ideas with the scientific community both
at national and international level.
iii) to involve Young
Scientists in national S&T development process.
iv) to
encourage S&T institutions, professional bodies and other
agencies including State S&T Councils to develop S&T
programmes involving Young Scientists.
Who can
submit a proposal
i) Candidates should possess Masters
degree in Engineering/Technology or M.D. in Medicine with some
research experience or a Ph.D. in Basic Science/Engineering including
other sciences such as Veterinary Sciences or Pharmacy and
Agricultural Sciences or equivalent.
ii) The scheme is open
to young scientists who are below 35 years at the time of the
submission of application. Age relaxation of 5 years would be given
to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Women and Physically
Handicapped Category. Necessary attested copies of supporting
documents to this effect have to be enclosed.
When
and how to submit a proposal
The project proposals can be
submitted any time right through the year. The proposal has to be
documented as per the format available in the SERC website: www.serc-dst.org.
Areas of research support
Scheme support extends to all
areas of Science & Engineering such as Chemical Sciences, Earth
& Atmospheric Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences,
Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and interdisciplinary areas
including Nano Science & Technology etc.
Components of grant
The funding under this scheme is up to a
maximum of Rs. 10.00 lakhs (including fellowship but excluding
"Overhead Charges") for a period not exceeding three years. If the
proposed objectives can be achieved before three years, budget may be
proposed accordingly.
i) The funding includes Recurring
costs (Fellowship wherever applicable, consumables, travel, and
contingency) and minor equipment costing less than Rs.5.00 lakhs.
ii) The applicant, if not holding a regular position or not drawing
any other fellowship/stipend can draw a fellowship of Rs.I5,000/- per
month (all inclusive). The fellowship is taxable.
iii)
"Overhead Charges" @ 20% of the project cost are provided to the Host
Institute.
Items not allowed out of grant
Under the scheme there is no provision for providing support to any
category of research staff. The Young Scientist is supposed to work
during the entire duration of the project.
Mechanism of implementation and monitoring
The selection
will be through a peer review mechanism. Specific Expert Committees
are constituted to assist the DST for implementation and monitoring.
II.7 Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIF)
Objectives
Sophisticated analytical instruments
are vital for pursuing research in many areas of modern science and
technology. Many institutions in the country do not have such
instruments. These instruments are expensive and cannot be provided
through individual project mechanism. Moreover, these instruments are
of inter/multidisciplinary utility and thus it is desirable to use
them on sharing basis for their optimum utilization. Considering
these aspects, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) has
set up Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities Programme to
provide the facilities of sophisticated analytical instruments to the
research workers in general and specially from the institutions which
do not have access to such instruments to enable them to pursue
R&D activities requiring such facilities and keep pace with
developments tasking place globally. At present thirteen SAIFs are
being supported by DST at IIT, Chennai; IIT, Mumbai; Bose Institute,
Kolkata; CDRI, Lucknow; Panjab University, Chandigarh; NEHU,
Shillong; Nagpur University, Nagpur; IISc., Bangalore; AIIMS, New
Delhi; Gauhati University, Guwahati; IIT, Roorkee, C.V.M., Vallabh
Vidyanagar and STIC, Kochi. Details about these Facilities are given
at Annexure IV.
The objectives of the SAIFs are:
to carry out analysis of samples received from the
scientists/institutes;
to provide facilities of
sophisticated analytical instruments to scientists and other users
from academic institutes, R&D laboratories and industries to
enable them to carry out
measurements for R&D work;
to acquire and develop capability for preventive maintenance and
repair of sophisticated
instruments;
to organize
short term courses/workshops on the use and application of various
instruments and analytical techniques;
to train technicians
for maintenance and operation of sophisticated instruments; and
to undertake design and development of instruments/accessories of
existing instruments.
Analytical Instruments/Facilities
available at the SAIFs
The SAIFs are equipped with
sophisticated analytical instruments in the areas of Optical
spectroscopy, NMR and EPR spectroscopy, X-ray based analysis,
Electron microscopy, Mass spectrometry, Chromatography, Organic
elemental analysis, Thermal analysis etc. to meet the needs of users
in various areas of science & technology. A wide range of
analytical methods/techniques for chemical/material
analysis/testing/characterization including qualitative and
quantitative elemental, molecular/compound analysis, structure
determination, surface topographic, studies, study of physical,
optical and electrical properties of materials etc. are available to
the users at these Facilities for helping them in their research
work.
Services Provided/Other Activities undertaken by the
SAIFs
(i) Analytical Services: The SAIFs offer the
following analytical services:
Sample analysis: The SAIFs
carry out analysis of samples received from scientists/
institutions and provide spectra/results of analysis on routine
basis.
Facilities and assistance for sample preparation are
provided to the users, if needed.
Testing of quality of raw
material and end products is done for industry/users.
Some of the SAIFs provide complete range of analytical services
including interpretation of results etc. The present emphasis is to
provide total quality of analysis to the users. Efforts are being
made by the SAIFs to get themselves accredited by the National
Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
to achieve this goal.
(ii) Short term
Courses/Training Programmes: The SAIFs organize the following types
of
short term courses/training programmes/workshops:
On use and applications of various instruments and analytical
techniques for research
students, teachers and personnel
from academic institutions, R&D labs and industries
On
repair/maintenance and operation of sophisticated instruments for
technicians. Such
training programmes are also organized by
some of the SAIFs on specific requests.
(iii)
Development of new measurement/analytical techniques: Apart from
providing routine analytical techniques/methods of analysis available
on the instruments, efforts are made by the SAIFs to develop new
techniques/methods of analysis to put the instruments to their full
use and offer them to the scientists for exploring new dimensions in
research in various areas of science and technology.
(iv) Consultancy on Analytical Problems: The SAIFs offer consultancy
on solution to analytical problems including development of
analytical methods for specific needs, sampling problems, spectrum
analysis and interpretation of results etc. as well as on R&D
problems/issues.
(v) Repair and Maintenance of
sophisticated instruments: Some of the SAIFs have over the years
developed expertise to repair and maintain sophisticated instruments
available with them and on specific request undertake servicing of
such instruments at other institutions.
(vi) R&D
Activities: The faculty members associated with the SAIFs undertake
R&D work in various areas of science & technology and guide
the research students.
USERS
The instrument facilities provided by the SAIFs are being utilized by
about 8,000 users from academic institutions, R&D laboratories
and industries from all over the country every year and are one of
the major sources of sophisticated analytical instruments for
research workers from many of the institutions who do not have access
to such facilities at their institutes. The users from almost all the
universities in the country are using the facilities at the SAIFs.
The users also include about 800 industries including MNCs, large and
small industries in the areas of chemicals, agro-chemicals,
petro-chemicals, drugs and Pharmaceuticals, food processing, soaps
and detergents, cement, metallurgy, electronics etc.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The facilities provided by the
SAIFs may be utilized by any user/organization on payment of nominal
charges. The details about the procedure for using the facilities and
the charges for sample analysis, information about short term
courses/training programmes/workshops etc. can be obtained from the
respective Heads of the SAIFs or the websites of the Facilities
(Annexure IV).
II.8 Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan
Vuiana (KVPY)
Objective(s)
The Kishore
Vaigyanik Prothsahan Yojana (KVPY) targets the young science students
at the school and college level. The aim of KVPY is to select
students with research bent of mind and motivate them through
suitable scholarships and other incentives to pursue a research
career in sciences, engineering and medical sciences. The entry
points for the scheme are: after Class X, after Class XII and in
B.Sc.I for "Science Stream"; in I and II year of B.E. and M.B.B.S.
for "Engineering Stream" and "Medicine Stream" respectively.
Who can submit a proposal
Basic Sciences
Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science
Subjects) and having secured a minimum of 75% marks aggregate in
Science and Mathematics in X Standard Board Examination.
Stream SB: Students enrolled in 1st Year Science under-graduate
programme (B.Sc./integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics/Statistics or Biological Sciences, B.Math./B.Stat) and
having secured a minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics and Science
subjects in XII Standard Board Examination.
Stream SP: (a
NEW entry point - 2004) Students pursuing science and enrolled in XI,
XII or B.Sc. (I or II year) can apply for KVPY by completing a
research project.
Engineering
Stream EA; Students
enrolled in I year B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. and having secured a minimum
of 60% marks in Mathematics and Science subjects in XII Standard
Board Examination.
Stream EB: Students enrolled in second
year B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. and having a I Class in the first year exam
of B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.
Medicine
Stream MA: Students enrolled in second year M.B.B.S. and having
secured a minimum 75% marks in Science subjects in XII Standard Board
Examination.
When and bow to submit a proposal
The scheme is announced in national newspapers. Indian Institute of
Science, Bangalore is coordinating the programme on behalf of DST.
Areas of research support
It's a student's
fellowship.
Components of grant
The
scheme would provide scholarships and contingency grants to selected
students and also monetary support for the following activities for
them as part of this programme:
summer training with reputed
scientists
summer training in R&D
laboratories/industries/NGOs
project work in summer on
problems of local relevance
summer training on experimental
methods in identified institutions
orientation visits to
R&D laboratories/industries/NGOs
participation in
seminars/symposia etc.
purchase of books, periodicals in
science and technology
Items not allowed out of
grant
Non-sanctioned items
Mechanism of
implementation and monitoring
The Department of Science and
Technology has entrusted the overall responsibility for organising
the scheme to the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and set up a
National Advisory Committee (NAC) for overseeing its implementation.
IISc, which administers the programme through the Society for
Innovation and Development has provided necessary infrastructural
support. A Core Committee headed by the convener has been set up by
IISc to monitor various aspects, both administrative and academic, of
the KVPY Programme.
II.9 Assistance for
participation in International Conferences
Objective(s)
The objective of the scheme is to provide
partial travel assistance to the Indian Scientists working in
educational/academic institutions and National R&D laboratories
enabling them to participate in the International
Conferences/Workshops etc. This provides an opportunity to the Indian
scientists to interact with their foreign counterparts which enable
them to present their findings and results at an International level
for a better peer reviewing.
Who can submit a
proposal
Indian Scientists working in Educational/ Academic
Institutions and Research Laboratories are eligible for travel
support to participate in conferences etc. on selective basis.
The applicant has an accepted paper for presentation or an
invitation to chair a session or as a Keynote speaker. Young
Scientists (below 35 years of age) are eligible to apply for
attending training programmes/ Short term courses/ schools. The
applicant has NOT availed of financial assistance from DST in the
last three years.
When and how to submit a
proposal
The application can be submitted any time right
through the year. The proposal has to be documented as per the format
available in the SERC website: www.serc-dst.org .
Areas of
research support
Science and Technology
Components of grant
Only 50% of International air fare will
be given by the Department.
Items not allowed out
of grant
The scheme does not provide assistance towards
maintenance, registration fee, airport tax, taxi fare and other cost.
Mechanism of implementation and monitoring
The
screening and monitoring is done through an internal screening
committee of the department.
11.10 Women
Scientists Scheme (WOS)
Objectives
The
"Women Scientists Scheme" of the Department of Science &
Technology has been instituted to provide opportunities to women
scientists who desire to work as bench-level scientists or get
engaged in S&T based self-employment. This scheme is to help them
re-enter into mainstream science and provide a launch pad for them
for further forays into the field of Science and Technology.
i) the main objective of the scheme is to provide support
to women scientists to pursue science in all its aspects and
encourage them to continue in the scientific profession and also to
contribute towards application of science and technology to societal
development.
ii) under this scheme, three categories of the
scholarships are being provided ? (a) to pursue research in frontier
areas of Science and Engineering (b) to pursue research on societal
problems requiring S&T intervention and (c) for undergoing
S&T-based internship leading to self-employment. The three
categories are known as WOS-A, WOS-B & WOS-C respectively.
Who can submit a proposal
Persons already in
employment need not apply.
Women scientists, with
a minimum of Post Graduate degree, equivalent to M.Sc in
Basic or Applied Sciences, B.Tech in Engineering Sciences and MBBS or
other
equivalent professional qualifications, are eligible
for this scheme. Maximum age limit for
this category is 35
years at the time of submission of the application.
Women scientists having a Ph.D in Basic or Applied Sciences, M.Tech.
in Engineering
Sciences and MD/MS, DM/MCH in Medical
Sciences from recognized Universities can
apply up to the
age of 50 years.
Age relaxation of 5 years would
be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC and
physically
challenged category. Attested copies of supporting documents in this
regard
must be enclosed.
When and how to
submit a proposal
The Scheme is widely announced in national
and regional newspapers and also through brochures and websites.
Applications are advertised with specific cut-off date. The proposal
has to be documented as per the format available in the SERC website:
www.serc-dst.org .
Areas of research support
The scholarships have been instituted in the following subject areas:
(1) Physical Sciences; (2) Chemical Sciences; (3) Mathematical
Sciences; (4) Life sciences; (5) Earth Sciences; (6) Atmospheric
Sciences; (7) Engineering Sciences. A project proposal should be
submitted in active collaboration with an academic/R&D
institution in the chosen subject area.
Components
of grant
The selected candidates have been given projects
costing up to Rs. 15 lakhs for 3 years which includes their
scholarship amount. M.Sc. or equivalent candidates have been awarded
scholarship of Rs. 10,000/- p.m. and Ph.D. or equivalent candidates
have been awarded a scholarship of Rs. 15,000/- p.m. The projects
also included grant for travel, contingencies, consumables and minor
equipment.
Items not allowed out of grant
Non-sanctioned items
Mechanism of implementation
and monitoring
The selection will be through a peer review
mechanism. For WOS-A and WOS-B, the applications were screened by
high-level Subject Expert Committees. The screened candidates were
subsequently interviewed for final selection. Under WOS-C, a written
examination was conducted for selection.
Contact
Address:Head SERC Division
Department of Science &
Technology Technology Bhawan New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110 016;
Tel.No: (011)26534998; Telefax; (011)26963695
E-mail:
venktesh@nic.in Website: www.serc-dst.org |
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12. Science and Society Programes (SSP)
Science and Technology play a vital role in the development strategy
of various sections of the society. Schemes described in this
publication have been formulated with the broad objective of
providing opportunities to motivated scientists, engineers and field
level activists to take up time-bound research-oriented projects with
inputs of science and technology for the benefit of disadvantaged
sections of society. Programmes are implemented through S&T
institutions, university departments and S&T based voluntary
organisations. The components of the scheme are:
1. Science and Technology Application for Rural Development (STARD)
2. Science and Technology for Women (S&T for Women)
3.
Science and Technology Application for Weaker Section (STAWS)
4. Scheme for Young Scientists and Professionals (SYSP)
5.
Tribal Sub Plan (TSP)
6. Special Component Plan (SCP)
12.1.1 Science and Technology Application for Rural
Development (STARD)
Objectives
STARD
aims at facilitating development of promising science based voluntary
organizations and innovative technologies, which are related to rural
development. The objectives of this scheme are:
i)
to strengthen the existing institutions, field groups, etc., involved
in research, development, design, adaptation and application of
innovative S&T solutions for rural development by providing
long-term support for core personnel.
ii) to catalyze
research, development and adaptation of technology by supporting
time-bound development efforts with well defined milestones.
iii) to motivate scientists and technologists for applying their
expertise to finding solutions for problems in the rural areas, and
iv) to take up all such activities which are conducive to the
attainment of the above objectives.
Who can submit
a proposal
Recognized R&D laboratories,
universities and educational institutions.
S&T
based voluntary organizations, which are working in the rural areas
with legal status or as a society registered under the Societies
registration Act 1860 or a trust registered under the Indian Trusts
Act 1982 or Charitable or Religious Act 1920 or under the
corresponding State Act.
The organization should
have been in existence for a minimum of three years and not be
blacklisted by any Central or State Government Department.
The organization should have experience in handling projects having
focus on S&T.
When and how to submit a
proposal
Proposal can be submitted in prescribed format any
time of the year, which can be downloaded from the website.
Areas of research support
Water Management:
Exploration, harvesting and purification of water in rural areas.
Land, water and cover management through scientific and technological
inputs for
value-addition and income generation.
Construction: Use of local resources, upgrading local skills and
techniques for
constructing affordable houses conforming to
a minimum acceptable comfort level
inclusive of improved
domestic drainage and waste disposal.'
Agriculture, Animal
Husbandry and Aquaculture; Effective use of inputs, integrated
farming system, post-harvest technology including low-cost storage,
preservation and
processing.
Engineering Services:
Design, development and upgradation of farm and non farm tools
and machinery, cost effective energy appliances for value addition
& income generation.
Rural industries: R&D projects
in the area of rural process industries.
Establishment of
Rural Technology Parks as technology resource centres for technology
back up/support system in both farm and non-farm sector, and
Innovative project proposal related to above-mentioned areas for
Technological
Interventions in Mountain and hilly
Eco-systems (TIME).
Components of grant
Manpower, consumables, travel, contingencies, equipments, overheads
etc.
Items not allowed out of grant
Vehicles, buildings, any other major infrastructure, international
travel.
Mechanism of implementation and monitoring
The scheme is operated under the guidance of an Expert Committee.
Proposals in the prescribed proforma are evaluated by peer review
mechanisms as well as spot visits by experts. Progress is monitored
through presentation at workshops organized periodically and also by
field visits.
Contact address: The Head
Science & Society Division Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan New Delhi-110016 Tel. No: (011)26590383
Website: www.scienceandsocietv-dst.org
II.2 Science and Technology for Women (S&T for Women)
Objective(s)
This scheme is focused on women as
specific target group and the objectives are:
i) to promote
research, development and adaptation of technology, improve the
quality of life, working conditions and provide newer opportunities
for gainful employment of women especially in rural areas.
ii) to increase the contribution of women to science, technology and
development.
Who can submit a proposal
i)
Recognized R&D laboratories, universities and educational
institutions.
ii) S&T based voluntary organizations,
which are working in the rural areas with legal status or as a
society registered under the Societies registration Act 1860 or a
trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act 1982 or Charitable or
Religious Act 1920 or under the corresponding State Act.
iii) The organization should have been in existence for a minimum of
three years and not be blacklisted by any Central or State Government
Department.
iv) The organization should have experience in
handling projects having focus on S&T.
When
and how to submit a proposal
Proposal can be submitted in
the prescribed format any time of the year which can be downloaded
from the website.
Areas of research support
i) Specific science and technology application programmes to solve
the problems of women in different regions such as hill, coastal and
arid.
ii) Research and development on post-harvest
technology and agricultural implements used by women to improve
productivity and reduce drudgery.
iii) Utilization of
agricultural and animal residues through technologies, which provide
opportunities for income generation.
iv) Improved practices
for higher income in new technological areas.
v) Sustainable
utilization & value addition to natural resources.
vI)
Research, development and demonstration programmes on key issues
pertaining to women's health and nutrition.
vii) Design,
fabrication and improvement of tools implements, equipment and
instruments used by women in different occupations in formal and
non-formal sectors.
viii) Up gradation of traditional skills
for utilization of available resources and providing means for women
to enter into the organized sector or for starting entrepreneurial
production or service units.
ix) Selective studies on issues
concerning women scientists and engineers,
x) Providing
opportunities to Women scientists after a break in career.
Components of grant
Manpower, consumables, travel,
contingencies, equipments, overheads etc.
Items
not allowed out of grant
Vehicles, buildings, any other
major infrastructure, international travel.
Mechanism of implementation and monitoring
The scheme is
operated under the guidance of an Expert Committee. Proposals in the
prescribed proforma are evaluated by peer review mechanisms as well
as spot visits by experts. Progress is monitored through presentation
at workshops organized periodically and also by field visits.
Other gender related schemes of Science and Society
Division
(A) Fellowship Scheme for Women
Scientists-S&T Based Societal Programmes (Category 'B') (WOS-B)
This fellowship provides an opportunity for women scientists to
re-enter into active research after a career break. The scholarship
is available for carrying out innovative R&D having societal
impact.
(B) National Award for Women's Development
through Application of Science and Technology:
This award
has been instituted to recognize the contributions of
individuals/institutions who have worked at the grass root level for
women's development through application of science and technology.
Applications are invited once a year. For details and announcements,
visit DST's website:
www.dst.gov.in.
Contact address: The Head
Science & Society
Division Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhawan,
New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-II0016 Tel. No: (011)26590383
Website:
www.dst.gov.in. www.scienceandsocietv-dst.org
11.3 Science and Technology Application for Weaker Sections
(STAWS)
Objective(s)
This scheme is
aimed at the development of the weaker sections of the society in
rural and urban areas. It focuses attention on specific S&T
inputs for improvement of rural artisans, landless labourers and
other weaker sections. Emphasis is placed on multi-sectoral approach
incorporating original ideas based on locally available resources and
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