Call for Proposals
for Technology Development under Technology Systems Development Programme (TSDP)
Department of Science & Technology (DST) is implementing
a Technology Systems Development Programme (TSDP). The Programme supports activities
aimed at developing and integrating technologies to evolve technology systems
both in the advanced/emerging areas and in traditional sectors/areas. Under the
Programme, feasibility of fresh ideas/ concepts is assessed for their potential
conversion into useful technology/product. The Programme stresses on clearly identifying
the needs for development of the technology and transfer of technology to the
industry so that the developmental effort could be useful to the target beneficiary
i.e. people at large. It envisages active user involvement i.e. industry and their
association in the development efforts. The specific
objectives of the Programme are to: - develop and integrate technologies
following a holistic approach in identified areas;
- promote application
of modern/advanced technologies to socio-economic problem solving;
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promote modernization of traditional technologies, tools and skills;
- facilitate
enhancing quality and performance of the traditional/non-traditional items;
-
encourage developments in application of R&D activities; and
- promote
activities aimed at improving technology, technique, material, methods and other
appropriate activities conducive for development of technology status in identified
areas.
Some of the typical areas in which Proposals can
be submitted are Glass and Ceramics Technology Up-gradation., Molecular/Biomolecular
Electronics/Conducting Polymer and Biosensors, Water Purification and Rural Micro-Water
Management, Waste Utilization and Management, Public Health and Safety, Surface
Engineering Techniques for Rejuvenation of Traditional Crafts, Laser/ Plasmas/
Microwave Technology, Decentralized Energy Generation and Harvesting, Alternate
Fuels, Fuel Conservation, Efficient Utilization of Fuels, ICT- driven Technologies,
Innovative Civil Infrastructure Technologies, Platform Technologies for a Range
of Applications. The above list is not exhaustive and Proposals in other innovative
areas are equally welcome if the activity is perceived to be useful by DST for
technology advancement in the country and is not being taken up under any other
major R&D programmes of the Government of India. Kindly
click on the following topics for brief writeup on them: The
Project Proposals could be submitted for financial support by scientists/engineers/
technologists working in academic institutions/registered societies/R&D institutions/laboratories
having adequate infrastructure/facilities to carry out Technology Development
work/prototype building. DST would encourage multi-disciplinary proposals envisaging
network/collaboration of various institutes having diverse expertise and facilities
for synergistic implementation of the projects. Expertise/Intellectual Property
Right (IPR), Technology Transfer to Industry with PI/Institute may be highlighted.
Prescribed format is available at website : http://www.dst.gov.in. The
guidelines for formulation and submission of projects and the prescribed
format can also be collected from Shri Rajeev Sharma, Scientist C & Member
Secretary (PAC on Tech. Systems), Room No: 20, Hall-C, Department of Science and
Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110 016 (E-mail
: rajeevsharma at nic dot in,Telephone : 011-26590310). The complete proposals
(15 copies) and/or suggestions regarding additional areas for technology development
may be addressed to : Dr G. J. Samathanam
Adviser
& Head
Technology Development and Transfer (TDT) Division
Department
of Science & Technology
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi
- 110 016
Telefax : (011) 26862512/26590367
E-mail : samathan at nic dot
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