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Technology Development And Utilization Programme For Women

Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Department: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

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).

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About This Scheme

> Introduction 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 activities relating to indigenous technology promotion, development, utilization and transfer. 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 the women. > Objectives 1. Promoting the adoption of new technologies by women. 1. Awareness creation and training of women on technology-related issues with regard to women. 1. Promoting Technological upgradation of tiny, small and medium enterprises run by women entrepreneurs. 1. Showcasing appropriate technologies and organizing demonstration programmes for the benefit of women. 1. Design and development of products, and processes beneficial to women.

Benefits

> 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.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Letter of forwarding the project proposal and an undertaking from the head of the institution
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Certificate of Responsibility and Commitment from Investigators
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Technical and financial details of the proposal
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A Copy of the Registration Certificate.
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A Copy of the Annual Report for the last 3 years.
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A Copy of the Auditor’s Report for the last 3 years.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

OOnline

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Level: Central Government