In order to meet the specific needs of women and to enhance the contribution of women towards technology capability building, the “Technology Development & Utilization Programme fo...
Department: · Level: central
> **Duration of the Project** The project should be time-bound, depending upon the nature of the project. Normally a duration of less than 2 years is preferred. > **Quantum of Financial Assistance** 1. Assistance will be provided for those projects which are relevant to technology development and utilization by the women. 1. Assistance can be by way of financial support (partial or full) and technical guidance. 1. The financial assistance will be provided only for meeting expenditures on Manpower, Consumables, travel within the country and other miscellaneous expenditures. **Note 1:** The type of assistance required by the institution should be clearly indicated in the proposal. **Note 2:** No support will be provided for basic infrastructure and buildings. > **Method of Release of Financial Assistance** 1. The assistance will be released in instalments and will be linked to specific milestones achieved as per the time schedule indicated in the proposal. 1. The release would also be dependent on the completion of formalities like submission of progress reports and Utilization Certificates.
> **For Projects** 1. Studies/ surveys for the assessment of technology-related information needs of women in different walks of life. 2. Documentation and content development on the following aspects: > Technologies useful for production activities, personal care and community management including food processing, water conservation, waste disposal, maintenance of health and hygiene, etc. > Best practices in the use of technology to strengthen the competitiveness of gainful activities by women. > Contribution of women innovators/entrepreneurs. > Contribution of women scientists/ technologists working in various Scientific laboratories. > Technologies and products beneficial to women. 3. Establishing Consultancy Cells for imparting technical knowledge on the adoption of the latest technologies. 4. Awareness creation and training of women in technologies useful for production activities, personal care, and community management, including food processing, water conservation, waste disposal, etc. 5. Case studies of successful R&D, Technology Development and businesswomen. > **For Institutions** 1. Organisations in t...
**Offline** > **Submission of the Proposals** The applications are open throughout the year. One set of hard copy of the [proposal](https://dsir.gov.in/sites/default/files/2019-08/FormatC.pdf), along with the required (self-attested) documents, should be sent by speed post to: Dr. Sujata Chaklanobis Scientist 'G' and Head A2K+ Department of Scientific and Industrial Research Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110016 Tel: 011-26520887, 2659 0277 Fax: 011-26520887 Email: priya@nic.in > **Sanction of the Project** The project proposals received for assistance would be considered by the ‘Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)’ of the Ministry. The committee may also take the advice of an internal Screening Committee duly constituted for the purpose and/or the advice of external experts and/or the Ministry concerned with the subject matter. The proposals, which are accepted by the TAC, will be further processed for administrative/financial approval and a sanction letter would be issued indicating the amount of assistance under different budget heads, schedule of payment and other conditions of assistance. > **Release of Funds** The institutions receiving the as...