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Technology Development & Utilization Programme for Women Guidelines for Submission of Project Proposals for Financial Assistance Government of India Ministry of Science and Technology Department of Scientific and Industrial Research Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi - 110 016 Telefax : 91-11-26516078, Tele:91-11-26565329 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Introduction The contribution of women to the society and the economy is well known. If given proper opportunity and encouragement, women have the potential to excel in every field. However, a lot remains to be done to understand women's needs and development of appropriate products for the benefit of women. 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 for Women (TDUPW)" has been formulated by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). DSIR has a mandate to carry out the activities relating to indigenous technology promotion, development, utilization and transfer. 2. Objectives of the Programme The objectives of the programme are : (i) Promoting the adoption of new technologies by women. (ii) Awareness creation and training of women on technology related issues with regard to women. (iii) Promoting Technological upgradation of tiny, small and medium enterprises run by women entrepreneurs. (iv) Showcasing of appropriate technologies and organizing demonstration programmes for the benefit of women (v) Design and development of products, processes beneficial to women 3. Projects Eligible for Funding DSIR under its "Technology Development and Utilization Programme for Women (TDUPW)" provides assistance for those projects which are relevant to technology development and utilization by omen. In particular, the projects of the following nature are eligible for assistance: Studies/ surveys for the assessment of technology related information needs of women in different walks of life. Documentation and content development on the following aspects: - Technologies useful for production activities, personal care and community management including food procesing, water conservation, waste disposal, maintenance of health and hygiene, etc. - Best practices in the use of technology to strengthen 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. Establishing Consultancy Cells for imparting technical knowledge on adoption of latest technologies. Awareness creation and training of women in technologies useful for production activities, personal care, community management, including food processing, water conservation, waste disposal, etc.. Case studies of successful R&D, Technology Development and business women. 4. Institutions Eligible for Assistance The Organisations in the Government, non-Government sectors and professional bodies working on areas related to development of technologies for women with adequate experience in the field are eligible for financial assistance. Also the agency should be involved in promotional activities related to S&T/ R&D entrepreneurship development, SME, promotion, etc. Organizations seeking assistance under the programme should belong to one of the following categories: Institutions receiving annual recurring grants from the Central or State Government Agencies including the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Universities, academic institutions, R&D institutions, Public Sector Undertakings, etc. Institutions registered under the Societies Registration Act. Institutions incorporated under the Companies Act, Professional & industry Associations Trusts registered under Indian Trusts Act. 5. Quantum of Financial Assistance and Method of Release Assistance can be by way of financial support (partial or full) and technical guidance. The type of assistance required by the institution should be clearly indicated in the proposal. However, financial assistance will be provided only for meeting expenditure on Manpower, Consumables, travel within the country and other miscellaneous expenditure. No support will be provided for basic infrastructure and buildings. The assistance will be released in installments and will be linked to specific milestones achieved as per time schedule indicated in the proposal. The release would also be dependent on the completion of formalities like submission of progress reports and Utilization Certificates. 6. Submission of the Proposals The proposal should be prepared and submitted according to the format prescribed in this document, to facilitate quick processing. The following documents/ papers are required to be submitted along with the proposal. Institutions, other than Government, are required to attach the following: A Copy of registration certificate A Copy of Annual report of last 3 years A Copy of the Auditor's report of last 3 years The proposal may be submitted any time during the Financial year. Format No No of copies A letter of forwarding the project proposal and an undertaking from the head of the institution A 1 Certificate of responsibility and commitment from Investigators B 1 Technical and financial details of the proposal C 05 Hard Copies and also email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 7. Duration of the Project The project should be time-bound, depending upon the nature of the project. Normally duration leass than 2 years is preferred. 8. Sanction of the Project and Release of Funds 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 sanction letter would be issued indicating the amount of assistance under different budget heads, schedule of payment and other conditions of assistance. The institutions receiving the assistance are then required to accept the conditions formally and sign an agreement in a judicial stamp paper of Rupees Ten only or an MOU as the case may be and as per GOI rules. On signing the agreement and its submission, the first installment of assistance would be released. Format- A Forwarding Letter ................ ................ ................ ................ Dated: To Adviser & Scientist G M&C Division Department of Scientific and Industrial Research Technology Bhavan New Mehrauli Road New Delhi - 110 016 Subject: Proposal for undertaking ....... Sir, I am glad to forward herewith a proposal for undertaking ........ at a total cost of Rs...... (Rupees ......only) The project is proposed to be completed over a period of...... months/. Mr./Ms./Dr.......... who is working as .......... in this institution will be the Project Director/ Principal Investigator. 2. I certify that this institution will provide all the facilities and infrastructure for the completion of the project as follows: a) This proposal or other similar proposal has not been submitted to any other agency/ Department for funding/ the proposal has also been submitted to......... for partial funding up to Rs....lakhs. b) The Project Director/ Principal Research Investigator will continue to work in the institution till the completion of the project. In case the Project Director leaves without completing the project, the institution will take full responsibility to complete the project as per the existing terms and conditions. c) The institution will take full responsibility for monitoring the progress of the project, sending progress reports and utilisation certificates, etc. and ensuring proper and timely implementation. 3. It is requested that the project proposal may be considered favourably for providing financial assistance of Rs........ 4. Details of documents enclosed are given in the attached Checklist. Signature of the Head of the Institution Name of the Head of the Institution & Stamp FORMAT B Certificate from the Investigators Project Title:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. I/We did not submit the project proposal elsewhere for financial support. 2. I/We have explored and ensured that equipment and facilities ( as enumerated in section ..) will actually be available as and when required for the purpose of the Project. I/We shall not request financial support under this project, for procurement of these items. Date :-------------------- Place :-------------------- Name and Signature of the Investigators FORMAT C Department of Scientific and Industrial Research Format for Submission of Projects under Technology Development and Utilization Programme for Women Part I : General Information and Technical Details 13. Activity Schedule 14. Details of major projects completed during last five years Title of the project Name of the Project Investigator Major Outcome The agency/ institution which supported the project 15. Existing Facilities 15.1 Available equipment and accessories to be utilized for the project 15.2 Available expert/ Manpower in the instistion to be utilized for the project 16. Sustainability of the Project after the DSIR support is over 17. Whether the same or similar proposal has been submitted to any other agency for full or partial support?. If yes, give details. 18. Provide name and address of ten experts in the subject field PART II : BUDGET PARTICULARS 18.2 Consumables: 18.3 Travel (year wise break-up) 18.4 Contingency (to include secretarial assistance also) 18. Total cost including foreign exchange Rs. (Please provide following break-up and also provide justification for each head and sub-head separately). 18.1 Manpower: 18.6 Computer hire charges (if any) 18.7 Monitoring & Review meetings 18.8 Institutional Overheads, if any 18.8 Others (Pl. specify) 19. Summary table giving year-wise break up under heads mentioned in col.18.1 to 18.8 above Note : Please give justification for each head and sub-head separately mentioned in Part IV. Signature of the PI Place Name Date Designation 1 Title of the Project 2 Name and address of the Institute/ University/ Organization submitting the Project Proposal 3 Status of the Institute and its major promotional activities relating to women 4 Name and Designation of the Executive Authority forwarding the application 5 The Draft/ Cheque to be made in favour of ... At ... 7 Details Project Investigator Name Designation Sex & Date of Birth Address City Telephone, Fax, Email, Mobile 8. Details Co-Project Investigator Name Designation Sex & Date of Birth Address City Telephone, Fax, Email, Mobile 9 Objectives of the project 10 Abstract of the Project Summary (Please not exceed one page) 11 Review of Status ( not exceeding 600 words covering each of the following): International status of development in the subject; National Status, Importance of the proposed project in context of the current status 12 Duration / Time Schedule 13 Major activities to be undertaken (Please do not exceed one page) 14 Methodology 15 Work Programme Task Activities Output For official use only Project code: Date of receipt Received by TAC No. and Date Decision : Sl.No Activity Months Period Designation No. of Persons Salary per month Total Details of Consumables Quantity year wise Total amount Purpose Year 2 Year 2 Year 3 Total