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Expression of Interest in Research & Development Programme in Agrometeorology

under Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS)

India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) launched the
Integrated Agromet Advisory Service scheme (renamed as Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa)
during XI
th
Five Year Plan. Under this project district level weather forecast and crop
specific advisories are being issued to the farmers in the country. After successful
implementation of the project at district level, initiative has been taken up to scale up the
service from district to block level with dissemination up to village level across the country to
meet the end users requirement. With a view to generate operational agromet products and
ultimately to prepare a meaningful advisories at district/sub district / block level there is a
need to support R & D programme on agrometeorology which would ultimately provide high
quality scientific inputs to improve the crop and location specific advisories.

Along with this operational service, IMD/MoES would take up significant efforts for
promoting agrometeorological research and development across the country through
dissemination of operational research developments in applying agrometeorological
information to agricultural farming systems, conservation of natural resources, land
management, intensification of crop production, improvement of quality, reduction of
production costs and selection of improved varieties of plants and breeds of animals that are
better adapted to the climatic conditions and their variability, monitoring and warning for
food security, conservation of natural resources, land use planning, crop management and
diversification, crop protection, livestock management, Early Warning System, fishery,
forestry, resource management, irrigation management, climate services for sustainable
development and agro-advisory services to farmers. The ultimate goal of this initiative would
be to improve agricultural productivity and achievement for food security. To strengthen
these service and to generate useful information for use in Agromet Advisory Services (AAS)
and to create suitable human resources to apply these information in agromet services, it is
proposed to offer and support wide range of R& D projects to different organizations /
individuals for effective coordination and integration of scientific supporting system
The subjects for research priority would be on the following aspects on agrometeorology:
Crop water management and its efficient use
Identification of efficient crop production zones and area enlargement / diversification
Improved and more efficient input use in Agriculture.
Development of integrated crop / pest management and knowledge on response
farming strategies. Crop pest/disease/climate dynamics, animal and climate relationships
Crop Weather models: Statistical modelling of crop weather relationship and Dynamic
simulation modelling of crop weather interactions. Spatial crop yield forecasting.
Crop simulation models, decision support system, expert system
Early Warning and Monitoring of Drought
Livestock comfort, feeding and productivity enhancement in relation to weather
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A better understanding of the climatic extremes like torrential rains, heat waves, cold
waves and floods besides year to year variability in rainfall that affect agricultural
productivity significantly and leads to stagnation in production across various agro-
climatic zones.
Quantification of the impact of climate change/variability and matters of climate
forecasting and prediction: Preparing the farmers with coping strategies to meet climate
change impacts.
Latest improvements in information technologies need to be used for better agricultural
planning and management to enhance the agricultural productivity of the country.
Utilisation of agro-climatic information for Agromet Advisories
Develop IT based system for automation of agromet bulletin generation
Develop and use modern tools in agrometeorology like GIS, remote sensing and
Automatic Weather Station for agromet applications and consolidation of
agrometeorological data
Increasing efficiency of weather-based use and management of resources, including the
whole production environment: soil, water, nutrients, germplasm and biomass
Dry farming research
Microclimatic studies.
Research on agrometeorological aspects of management in agriculture.
Research methods and approaches at the eco-regional level, including the assessment of
socio-economic effects of weather/climate variability on food production

There will be 2-stage peer review to evaluate the proposals before the project is awarded. A
committee headed by Chairman, eminent personalities in the field of Agrometeorology,
including members from other collaborating organizations would be made to evaluate the
individual proposals submitted. All the organizations/ Principal investigators will be required
to submit the annual progress report and UC/SE of funds issued at the end of financial year.
Besides a review meeting inviting all the participatory organizations would be organized to
review the progress of the scheme.
Prescribed format of the project proposal along with the guidelines for preparation of
the projectsis placed below. Filled in pro-forma (hard copy and soft copy)may be sent to
Deputy Director General of Meteorology, Agricultural Meteorology Division, India
Meteorological Department, Shivajinagar, Pune-411005.
Email: 1. agrimet_information@yahoo.com
2. agrimet_pune@yahoo.com



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FORMAT OF PROJECT PROPOSAL
Section 1:Project title
Title of the Project (not exceeding 150 letters)
Section 2A: Subject : Agricultural Meteorology
Section 2B: Sub Subject: Please tick mark only appropriate items
Crop water management and its efficient use
Identification of efficient crop production zones and area enlargement / diversification
Improved and more efficient input use in Agriculture.
Development of integrated crop / pest management and knowledge on response
farming strategies . Crop pest/disease/climate dynamics, animal and climate relationships
Crop Weather models: Statistical modelling of crop weather relationship and Dynamic
simulation modelling of crop weather interactions.
Early Warning and Monitoring of Drought
Livestock comfort, feeding and productivity enhancement in relation to weather
A better understanding of the climatic extremes like torrential rains, heat waves, cold
waves and floods besides year to year variability in rainfall that affect agricultural
productivity significantly and leads to stagnation in production across various agro-climatic
zones.
Determination of the impact of climate change/variability and matters of climate
forecasting and prediction: Preparing the farmers with coping strategies to meet climate
change impacts.
Latest improvements in information technologies need to be used for better agricultural
planning and management to enhance the agricultural productivity of the country.
Utilisation of agro-climatic information for Agromet Advisories
Develop and use modern tools in agrometeorology like GIS, remote sensing and
Automatic Weather Station for agromet applications and consolidation of agrometeorological
data
Increasing efficiency of weather-based use and management of resources, including the
whole production environment: soil, water, nutrients, germplasm and biomass
Dry farming research
Microclimatic studies.
Research on agrometeorological aspects of management in agriculture.
Research methods and approaches at the eco-regional level, including the assessment of
socio-economic effects of weather/climate variability on food production

Section 3. Project summary

Give project title, PI name, and name of Institution involved before writing the summary.
Written in telegraphic language. the summary should be a self-contained description
of the research activity including (a) subject (b) research objectives (c) methodology
to be adopted (d) expected outcome and deliverables of the project and (e) brief
budget.
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Section 4. Objectives
The objectives may be given point by point in telegraphic language keeping in view the definition
of the problem.
Section 5: Investigator and Principal Implementing Institution
Indicate the status (University/Govt./autonomous/private etc.) of the institution. In case of private
or registered society, one of the PI/Co-PIs should be from Govt./Autonomous bodies and a bond
has to be executed after approval of the proposal. However, the copies of the annual activity
report and audited annual accounts of the society for the last two years should be enclosed along
with a copy of the SIRO certificate.
While writing names write the surname first. Give date of Birth in date, month and year format
each consisting of 2 digits.
Section 6: Collaborating Investigators/Institutions
In case a project is to be executed by more than one Institutions (which MoES encourages) and/or
requires regular inputs from other scientists, the names of collaborating institutions and Scientists
are to be recorded.
The Project should also explicitly indicate, the nature of contributions by the individual PIs (who
will do what) in terms of Scientific/technological contributions.
Section 7: State of knowledge
a) National Scenario
b) International Scenario
This should be based on literature survey. In the literature survey, inclusion of list of important
review articles, if available, is recommended. Also, specific gaps in the area vis--vis their
relevance in line with our national priorities.
Section 8: Importance of the proposed project
Justification for support -
Section 9: Patent details (domestic and International)
Section 10: Methodology
Section 11 : Work elements and detailed plan of implementation along with time schedule
Section 12: Utilisation of research results and specific deliverables.
Section 13 : Budget Estimates
Section 13(a): Budget for Research Manpower & Justification for their salaries & wages
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Salaries on monthly consolidated outflow.
Detailed justification for the manpower requirement based on your assessment may be given.
Section 13(b): Budget for Consumable materials with justification for the use of costly
consumable, if any.
Section 13(c): Budget for travel within India and justification for travel on projects, if any.
Section 13(d): Budget for other costs and justification for the same
Some projects may have special requirements not covered under sections 13(a) to 13(c). Costs for
such requirements are to be indicated, based on realistic estimates and due justifications.
Section 13(e): Budget for permanent equipment and justification.
Specifically list all items of permanent equipment costing Rs.50000/- or above, or requiring
import. Other minor items may be clubbed. Include provisions for installation charge, inland
transport, insurance etc. in the estimated cost.
Section 14: Existing facilities
Basic infrastructural facilities and equipment that would be extended by the institute to the project
should be recorded viz.
a) Equipment within the research group of PI/Co-PIs.
b) Equipment in the Department/University/Institution
c) Equipment in other Departments or Centres of the institution in the region including Regional
Sophisticated instrumentation centres

Section 15: Biodata of Investigators
One page Biodata with 5 relevant publications of the Principal Investigator and all other
Investigators who are already in position and available for the project are to be given.
Section 16: Other research projects with investigators
Summary details of the projects (completed/ on-going or proposed) with different investigators
may be given.




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CERTIFICATE FROM THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
(To be given on Departments Official Letter Head)
Project Title : __________________________________________
1. We agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the MOES grant
2. Certified that we did not submit this or a similar project proposal elsewhere
for financial support
3. certified that we have explored and ensured that equipment an basic facilities
will actually be available as and when required for the purpose of the project.
Certified that no request for financial support under this project, for procurement of
these items was projected.
4. Certified that we undertake that spare time of permanent equipment will be
made available to other users.
5. The enclosures are (a) Endorsement from the Head of the Institution (b)
Details of the proposals 6 copies (c) 6 copies of S.no. III & S.no. IV of section - A,
and (d) Certificate from Institute / University / Organisation
1. Name & Signature of the Investigator
2. Name & Signature of the 1st Co-Investigator
3. Name & Signature of 2nd Co-investigator
4. Signature of Head of the Department

Date : _________
Place : _________




























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ENDORSEMENT FROM THE HEAD OF INSTITUTION
(to be given on official letter head)
To,
The Secretary
Government of India
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Block 12, CGO Complex, New Delhi 110003
Sir,
The Project entitled __________________________________ is enclosed herewith
2. Certified that this Institution / University / Organisation welcomes participation of
Dr./Shri/Smt./Km. ................................................ as the Principal Investigator and
Dr./Shri/Smt./Km. ................................................................ as (I) the Co-Investigator, and
____________ 2nd co-investigator for the project for entire duration and that in the
unforeseen event of discontinuance by the Principal Investigator, the Co-investigator
otherwise eligible will assume the responsibility of the fruitful completion of the projects
with the approval of MOES.
3. Certified that the Institution / University / Organisation shall abide the terms and
conditions of sanctioning the project.
4. Certified that the equipment, other basic facilities and such other administrative
facilities, as per terms and conditions of the grant will be extended to investigator(s) for entire
duration of the project.
5. Certified that institution / University / Organisation assures to undertake the financial
and other management responsibilities of the project.

Name and Signature of Head of Institution / Organisation / University
Date :
Place

REMARKS
In regard to research proposals emanating from scientific institutions / laboratories
under various scientific departments, the Head of the Institution is required to provide a
justification indicating clearly whether the research proposal falls in line with the normal
research activities of the institution or not and if not, the scientific reasons which merit its
consideration by MOES.









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GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
These guidelines provide assistance for the preparation and submission of Project
Proposals for support under the Agricultural Meteorology Programme of India
Meteorological Department
I Introduction: Agricultural Meteorology Research Programme supports activities
aimed at developing and integrating technologies to evolvemany benefits which will result
from the application of meteorological information through R&D to agriculture. The
productivity of a region or of a particular enterprise may be increased by the reduction of
many kinds of loss resulting from unfavourable climate and weather and also by the more
rational use of labour and equipment. Greater economy of effort is achieved on the farm,
largely by the reduction of activities that have little value or are potentially harmful. All of
these increase the competitiveness of production, reduce risk and help to reduce the cost of
the final products. This will be useful not only in increasing agricultural production but also
sustain production. Under the Programme, feasibility of fresh ideas/ concepts is assessed for
their potential conversion into useful technology/product. Applications of R&D for socio-
economic benefits is consciously promoted under this programme.
II Objectives
The prime objective of the project is to support basic and applied research on
agrometeorology as mentioned above and also to encourage to take up study on adoption of
new approaches to analysis and also utilization of modern tools like remote sensing, crop
simulation modeling, Satellite Meteorology, GIS technology for development of products
and use of ICT system which are all expected to result in framing of more realistic weather
based advisories and render value added services for day-to-day agricultural operations by
moving towards maximization of agricultural produce in the next two decades for
development of technology status in identified areas.

III Technology Qualifiers Criteria
The Proposal to qualify consideration under the Agricultural Meteorology
Programme should meet one or more of the following criteria. The technology should
be
based on established R&D outcome/ results
conforming to national/ international specifications
potentially useful, demand driven and required by other agencies and users
a development of technology for multiple applications
an adaptation of existing technology for its applications other than originally intended
meeting a critical national need ( present/ future ) and strengthening technological
capabilities for the same
an application of advanced science and technology with a promise of giving
competitive solutions
IV Spectrum of Activities Qualified for Support
Under the Programme, primarily those Projects/ Activities are supported for which
proof of concept has already been established. The Proposals aimed at applied R&D are
encouraged. Specifically, following activities are supported under the Programme:
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Applied Research and Analysis
Development of agromet products using latest technologies.
Application oriented Research, Design and Development (RD&D) having Production
Potential
Prototype Development of Product/ System/ Services/ Software Development (new,
upgradation of the existing, field trials and demonstration)
Process Development (new, up-scaling of the existing, field trials and demonstration)
Data Generation and Feasibility Study
Scientific Knowledge leading to future Technology Development
Technological Capability Development
V Who can Submit ?
Scientists in various fields agriculture and veterinary science working in academic
institutions/registered societies/R&D institutions/laboratories having adequate
infrastructure/facilities to carry out research and development work can submit
project Proposals for financial support. The Programme encourages multi-
disciplinary Proposals envisaging network/collaboration of various Organizations
having diverse expertise and facilities for synergistic implementation of the Projects.
VI Niche Areas
Some of the typical areas in which Proposals can be submitted are listed below:
Crop water management and its efficient use
Identification of efficient crop production zones and area enlargement / diversification
Improved and more efficient input use in Agriculture.
Development of integrated crop / pest management and knowledge on response
farming strategies . Crop pest/disease/climate dynamics, animal and climate
relationships
Crop Weather models: Statistical modelling of crop weather relationship and Dynamic
simulation modelling of crop weather interactions.
Early Warning and Monitoring of Drought
Livestock comfort, feeding and productivity enhancement in relation to weather
A better understanding of the climatic extremes like torrential rains, heat waves, cold
waves and floods besides year to year variability in rainfall that affect agricultural
productivity significantly and leads to stagnation in production across various agro-
climatic zones.
Determination of the impact of climate change/variability and matters of climate
forecasting and prediction: Preparing the farmers with coping strategies to meet climate
change impacts.
Latest improvements in information technologies need to be used for better agricultural
planning and management to enhance the agricultural productivity of the country.
Utilisation of agro-climatic information for Agromet Advisories
Develop and use modern tools in agrometeorology like GIS, remote sensing and
Automatic Weather Station for agromet applications and consolidation of
agrometeorological data
Increasing efficiency of weather-based use and management of resources, including the
whole production environment: soil, water, nutrients, germplasm and biomass
Dry farming research
Microclimatic studies.
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Research on agrometeorological aspects of management in agriculture.
Research methods and approaches at the eco-regional level, including the assessment of
socio-economic effects of weather/climate variability on food production

VII Forms of IMD Grants
For Institutions: Project staff salaries, equipment, supplies and consumables, contingency
expenditure, internal travel, experimental set up, overheads, etc.
For Institution/Industry Joint Programmes: Support to the Industry upto 50% of the cost
of consumables.
The Intellectual property rights (IPR) will be under the purview of IMD, Institution
and Industry. If, however, the Industry /Institution returns the amount received as grant from
IMD, the IPR, at the discretion of IMD, shall be appropriately assigned to the Institution and
the Industry.
VIII Mechanism of Evaluation, Implementation and Monitoring
The Technology Qualifiers Criteria and the Niche Areas requiring intervention are
identified by IMD in consultation with Programme Advisory Committee (PAC). The
Coordinators identified by PAC are actively involved in mobilizing the Projects by
identifying the required capabilities and pooling the expertise of individuals and
infrastructure of Organisations. The Project Proposals are also received directly, which are
screened with a view to assess their suitability for consideration under the Programme
mandate. After initial scrutiny, both directly received as well as mobilized Proposals are peer
reviewed by experts and the Investigators are advised to revise the Proposal, if needed. The
Proposals along with the Reviewers Comments are placed before the Expert Advisory
Committees (EAC) of the respective areas for their recommendation. Principal Investigators
are called for presentation before EAC, if required. The recommended Proposals are
processed for financial concurrence and administrative approval as per IMD procedure.
The Projects are periodically monitored usually at site by the Project Review
Committees (PRC) and/ or Group Monitoring Committees (at a common location at various
stages of the progress of Projects). Close association between PI and PRC is ensured to
achieve the Project Objectives. PI is advised to take necessary action on the recommendations
of the Reviewers. Project Completion Reports (PCR) are sent to experts for comments. A
presentation is also required to be made by PI on completion of the Project for final
assessment and identification of the future course of action on the Project.
IX Submission of Proposals
(i) The Project Proposals for consideration under the Programmecan be submitted
anytime throughout the year.
(ii) The Investigators are required to submit 15 copies of the complete Proposal printed
on both sides of A4 size paper, with an electronic copy of the Proposal on a CD in MS
Word.
(iii) The Proposal should be prepared and submitted strictly according to the formats
prescribed in this Document.
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(iv) The duration of the Project should preferably be for a maximum period of 3 years.
Projects for development of integrated systems requiring development of various sub-
assemblies at multiple Organisations may be of longer duration. They should,
however, be broken up in different phases in such a way that there are clearly defined
deliverables at the end of each phase (of not greater than three years)
(v) Copies of the Proposal and other required documents must be sent in one lot through
proper channel to Deputy Director General of Meteorology, Agricultural
Meteorology, India Meteorological Department, Shivajinagar, Pune- 411005,
Maharashtra.
(vi) Agricultural Meteorology Division, IMD Pune may be contacted if the
acknowledgement letter intimating the registration number of the Project is not
received within one month from the date of dispatch of the Proposal.
(vii) It may be ensured that the registration number/ letter number (given by IMD) and
title of the Proposal are quoted in all subsequent communications.
(viii) It is expected that PI will remain in the service of the Organisation throughout the
duration of the Project.
X General Requirements
(i) The coordinating Organisation implementing the Project is required to take all the
financial and administrative responsibilities for the Project.
(ii) In case of a multi-organisational Project, PI has to obtain formal consent from the
collaborating organisations/scientists. Formal MoU/ Agreement may be worked out
detailing the obligations and arrangements stated in the Proposal and got approved by
IMD subsequent to the sanctioning of the Project, before the funds are released by
IMD.
(iii) International travel is not normally permissible under the Project.
(iv) The Project personnel recruited for the Project are temporary and they should be paid
according to DST norms.
(v) It is the policy of IMD that the equipment procured under the Project be optimally
utilized. The Principal Investigator shall permit the use of any spare or idle capacity
of the equipment to legitimate users from the parent and other Organisations.

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Check List for submission of project proposal

1. Project proposal as per IMD format
2. Certificate from Head of Institute
3. Undertaking from Principal Investigator acknowledging for IMD Support
4. Name of 5 probable Reviewers
5. Manpower requirement as per IMD norms
6. Cost estimate of all equipment in Indian Rupees
7. Year wise break-up of budget
8. Overhead to be calculated at 10% of total yearly budget minus equipment cost
9. Soft copy of proposal in MS Word and pdf format
10. Soft copy of the summary in MSWord
11. Permission letter from relevant agencies, wherever applicable

























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India Meteorological Department
Ministry of Earth Science
Agricultural Meteorology Programme
Terms & Conditions of the Grant
1. Approval of the Research Proposal and the grant released for it is for the specific
Project sanctioned and the released grant should be exclusively spent on the Project within
the stipulated period. The Institution may use funds obtained from any other Organisation
with the concurrence of IMD, for the Project. Anyun-spent balance out of the amount
sanctioned must be surrendered to the Government of India through a crossed Cheque/
Demand Draft drawn in favour of Drawing & Disbursing Officer, IMD.
2. For permanent, semi-permanent Assets acquired solely or mainly out of the Project
grant, an audited record in the form of a register shall be maintained by the Organisation. The
term Assets include (a) the immovable property acquired out of the grant; and (b) movable
property of capital nature where the value exceeds Rs 1000/-. The Organisation is required to
send to the India Meteorological Department a list of Assets acquired from the grant. The
grant shall not be utilized for construction of any building unless a specific provision is made
for that purpose. Full infrastructural facilities by way of accommodation, water, electricity,
communication, etc. for smooth implementation of the Project shall be provided by the
Organisation.

3. All the Assets acquired from the grant will be the property of the Government of India
and should not be disposed off or encumbered or utilized for purposes other than those for
which the grant had been sanctioned, without the prior sanction of IMD.

4. At the conclusion/ termination of the Project, the Government of India will be free to
sell or otherwise dispose off the assets which are the property of the Government. The
Organisation shall render to the Government necessary facilities for arranging the sale of
these Assets. The Government of India has the discretion to gift the Assets to the
Organisation or transfer them to any other Organisation if it is considered appropriate.

5. The Organisation / PI will furnish Six-Monthly Progress Report (5 copies) of the
work on the Project on half-yearly basis. The first half-year period shall be rounded off to the
last date of the sixth month. The subsequent periods of six months shall begin from the first
day of the following calendar month. In addition, IMD may designate a Scientist/ Specialist
or an Expert Panel to visit the Organisation periodically to review the progress of the work
being carried out and to suggest suitable measures to ensure realisation of the objectives of
the Project. During the implementation of the Project, the Organisation will provide all
facilities to the visiting scientist/ specialist or the Expert Panel by way of accommodation,
etc. at the time of their visit. On completion of the Project, ten copies of a self contained
Project Completion Report as per the IMD format on the work done on the Project should be
sent to IMD.
6. At the time of seeking further instalment of the grant, the Organisation / PI has to
furnish the following documents:
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a) Utilisation Certificate (UC) and Statement of Expenditure (SE) for the previous financial
year (in original or copy if sent earlier);
b) An authenticated Statement of Expenditure (SE) including committed Expenditure for the
Project until the previous month.
7. Request for specific approval of IMD to carry forward the unutilised grant to the
next financial year for utilisation for the same Project, should be sent along with UC and SE,
after completion of the financial year.
8. The Comptroller & Auditor General of India, at his discretion, shall have the
right of access to the books and accounts of the Organisation maintained in respect of
the grant received from the Government of India.
9. The Organisation will maintain separate audited accounts for the Project. If it is found
expedient to keep a part or whole of the grant in a bank account earning interest, the interest
thus earned should be reported to IMD and should be reflected in the Statement of
Expenditure. The interest thus earned will be treated as a credit to the Organisation to be
adjusted towards further instalment of the grant.
10. The Organisation will not entrust the implementation of the work (except the out-
sourced part as approved) for which the grant has been sanctioned to any other Organisation
nor will it divert the grant receipts to any other Organisation as assistance. In case the
Organisation is not in a position to implement or complete the Project, it should, forthwith,
refund to IMD the entire grant received by it or the balance grant remaining with it.
11. All the personnel including Research personnel appointed under the Project, for the
full/ part duration of the Project, are to be treated as temporary employees and will be
governed by the administrative rules/ service conditions (for leave, TA/DA, etc.) of the
implementing Organisation. They are not to be treated as employees of the Government of
India and IMD will have no liability, whatsoever, for the project staff after the completion of
the Project duration.
12. For expeditious implementation of the research Project, PI will take the assistance of
the Organisation in the process of selection and appointment of staff and payment to them.
Pay Scale and emoluments for the posts not covered under DSTs OM are governed by the
norms prevalent in the implementing Organisation or as agreed upon in consultation with
IMD.
13. IMD reserves the right to terminate the Project at any stage if it is convinced
that the grant has not been properly utilised or satisfactory progress is not being made.
14. The Project becomes operative with effect from the date on which the Draft/
Cheque is received by the implementing Organisation. This date should be immediately
intimated by the Organisation authorities/ Principal Investigator to IMD.
15. If PI to whom a grant for a Project has been sanctioned wishes to leave the
Organisation where the Project is based, PI/ Organisation will inform IMD of the same and in
consultation with IMD, take steps to ensure successful completion of the Project, before PI is
relieved.
16. Investigators wishing to publish technical/ scientific papers based on the research
work done under the Project should acknowledge the support received from IMD, indicating
the Programme. Investigators are expected to publish a few of their research papers emerging
out of the Project in leading Indian Journals.
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17. If the results of research are to be legally protected, the results should not be
published without securing legal protection for the research results. For Projects identified to
have a distinct potential for generating know-how, in the form of product/ process, that could
be protected through patenting, copyrights etc., PI should carefully follow the Guidelines/
Instructions for Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Rights provided in the
Guidelines for Implementing Research Projects booklet issued by DST. For further
information/ clarification on this subject, Advisor-Patent Facilitating Cell, Department of
Science & Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110 016 may
be contacted.






















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