I3 FORUM: PROJECT PROPOSALS ON RURAL TECHNOLOGIES
( I3 Forum; November 19 – 20, 2009)
National Research Development Corporation invites project proposals on Rural and Food Processing Technologies from NGOs and other agencies involved in rural development for the consideration of the project support upto Rs.1.0 Lakh during conference on “Leveraging Innovation for Knowledge Economy” during November 19 – 20, 2009 at National Science Seminar Complex, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru. Selected project proposal will be presented before the expert panel by the participants in the interactive session of I3 (Idea, Innovation and incubation) Forum.
The aim of the programme is to network with the leading developmental groups to take innovative technologies to rural areas and provide support to these groups in capacity building in respect of technology upgradation for commercial exploitation of local raw materials and sustainable development with area specific technologies.
1.ELIGIBILITY: - NGOs and other development agencies involved in rural development for last 3 years with good credentials.
2.PROJECT SUPPORT: - On the spot decision will be taken by the Expert Panel to support the selected projects upto Rs. 1.00 Lakh. Maximum of 10 proposals will be selected for project support.
3.GUIDELINES: - Guidelines for preparing project proposal are given bellow
4.APPLICATION FORM: - Application form for Project Proposals may be downloded here. The last date of submission of the application form is 31st October, 2009.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF PROJECT PROPOSAL ON RURAL TECHNOLOGIES
a) They should be based on indigenous technology and should be need-based.
b) There should be a distinct aspect of technology upgradation or innovation or filling up a technology gap and helpful in capacity building of local agencies.
c) They should use local skills and infrastructure and preferably be capable of employment generation by exploiting local raw materials.
d) They should be capable of development and dissemination within short time, say 2-3 months and help in setting up micro-enterprises in the specific areas.
e) The collaborating agencies should be registered societies/ trusts, voluntary agencies, organizations etc. or Institutions, which are technically and financially sound with established credentials in the field (not blacklisted or defaulter any time) and ready to enter into Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for implementing the project.
f) The Corporation may monitor and review the progress of the project with the help of local govt. organizations such as State S&T Council/DIC/DRDA etc.
g) After the successful completion of a project, the Corporation shall have the right to insist, against cost, that the pilot plant/ prototype shall be kept in a fit and working condition for a specified period for use in demonstration & training and replication of the technology.
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