Regulatory bodies or the agencies providing funds to various students, teachers, institute's and universities in India.

1. TOP AGENCIES PROVIDING FUNDS TO
THE TEACHERS AND COLLEGES
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Dr. Tushar T. Shelke
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2. TOP AGENCIES PROVIDING FUNDS TO
THE TEACHERS AND COLLEGES
• Aim of provision of the funds to institutes is for promotion of teaching and research
in emerging areas like Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, Literature, Pure
Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Medical, Agricultural Sciences etc.
• Fund is provided to promote excellence in research by supporting research
programmes of University and College teachers in various disciplines.
• Although, the Government has a network of science and technology laboratories for
research and development, the major base of researchers in science and technology
remains with the universities.
• Therefore, university and college teachers need to be supported to meet this
requirement.
• Following are some fund providing bodies to the students, teachers, scientists,
colleges and universities in India.
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3. RASHTRIYA UCHCHATAR SHIKSHA ABHIYAN
• RUSA provides a strategic funding to eligible state higher
educational institutions.
• The central funding is norm based and outcome dependent.
• The funding is flow from the central ministry through the state
governments/union territories to the State Higher Education Councils
before reaching the identified institutions.
• Web link- http://rusa.nic.in/
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4. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
• DST was established with the objective of promoting new areas
of Science & Technology.
• It plays an important role of a nodal department for organizing,
coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country.
• Weblink- http://www.dst.gov.in/
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5. DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
• The setting up of a separate DBT, under the Ministry of Science and
Technology gave a new impetus to the development of the field of modern
biology and biotechnology in India.
• In more than a decade of its existence, the department has promoted and
accelerated the pace of development of biotechnology in the country.
• Through several R&D projects, demonstrations and creation of infrastructural
facilities a clear visible impact of this field has been seen.
Weblink- http://www.dbtindia.nic.in/
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6. COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH
• Functions of CSIR include promotion, guidance and coordination of scientific
and industrial research in India.
• It assists some institutions for scientific study of problems affecting particular
industries and trades.
• Name of scheme(s)
• 1. Research Schemes
• 2. Sponsored Schemes
• 3. Emeritus Scientist Scheme
• 4. Research Fellowships/Associateships
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7. COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL
RESEARCH
• 5. Other Science and Technology Promotion Programmes
• CSIR Programme on Youth Leadership in Science
• CSIR Diamond Jubilee Research Interns Award Scheme
• Visiting Associateship Scheme
• Partial Financial Assistance for holding National/International Conferences/
symposium/ Seminar/ Workshops in India
• Partial Travel Grants to Research Scholars
• Entrepreneurship Support to Research Scholars
• Faculty Training Programme and Adoption of Schools and Colleges by CSIR
Laboratories
Weblink- http://www.csir.res.in/
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8. CENTRAL DRUGS STANDARD CONTROL
ORGANIZATION
• It controls the import of drugs, approval of new drugs and clinical trials, meetings of DCC
and DTAB, and approval of certain licenses..
• Under the Drug and Cosmetics Act, the regulation of manufacture, sale and distribution of
Drugs is primarily the concern of the State authorities.
• Central Authorities are responsible for approval of New Drugs; Clinical Trials in the
country, laying down the standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported Drugs,
coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations and providing expert
advice with a view of bring about the uniformity in the enforcement of the Drugs and
Cosmetics Act.
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9. CENTRAL DRUGS STANDARD CONTROL
ORGANIZATION
• CDSCO in coordination with Central Drug Laboratory has following sub centers
in various states;
• Central Drugs Testing Laboratory (CDTL) Chennai
• Central Drugs Testing Laboratory (CDTL) Hyderabad
• Central Drugs Testing Laboratory (CDTL) Mumbai
• Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory (RDTL) Guwahati
• Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory (RDTL) Chandigarh
• Central Drugs Laboratory, (CDL) Kasauli
Weblink- http://www.cdsco.nic.in/forms/Default.aspx
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10. UNIVERSITY GRANT COMMISSION
• UGC strives to promote teaching and research in emerging areas in Humanities,
Social Sciences, Languages, Literature, Pure Sciences, Engineering & Technology,
Pharmacy, Medical, Agricultural Sciences etc.
• It helps to promote excellence in research in higher education by supporting
research programmes of University and College teachers in various disciplines.
• Traditionally, universities have been the centers of research. Although, the
Government has a network of science and technology laboratories for research and
development, the major base of researchers in science and technology remains
with the universities. Therefore, university and college teachers need to be
supported to meet this requirement.
Weblink- https://www.ugc.ac.in/
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11. ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
• AICTE is a national-level apex advisory body to conduct a survey on the facilities
available for technical education and to promote development in the country in a
coordinated and integrated manner.
• It has been performing its regulatory, planning and promotional functions through
its regional offices located all over the India.
Name of scheme(s)
i) Research & Institutional Development Schemes
a) Modernization & Removal of Obsolescence Scheme (MODROBS)
b) Research Promotion Schemes (RPS)
ii) Industry-Institute Interaction Schemes
a) Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC)
b) Entrepreneurship Development Cells (EDC)
c) National Facilities in Engineering & Technology with Industrial Collaboration
(NAFETIC)
d) Nationally Coordinated Project (NCP)
Web link-https://www.aicte-india.org/
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12. MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA, UNANI, SIDDHA AND
HOMEOPATHY
• AYUSH was established with a view to provide focused attention for the
development of Education and Research in Ayurveda, Yoga and
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy in India.
• Schemes:
• Central Sector Scheme
• Centrally Sponsored Schemes
• Extra Mural Research
• Financial Sanctions
• Award Scheme of CCRUM
Weblink- http://ayush.gov.in/
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13. NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE
AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
• NABARD contribute and rule the funding for the agricultural research and
development.
• Consequent to the revision in the composition of share capital between
Government of India and RBI, NABARD today is fully owned by
Government of India.
Weblink- https://www.nabard.org/
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14. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND
INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
• The DSIR has a mandate to carry out the activities relating to
indigenous technology promotion, development, utilization and
transfer.
• It provides a link between scientific laboratories and industrial
establishments for transfer of technologies through NRDC and
facilitates investment in R&D through CEL.
• Weblink- http://www.dsir.gov.in/
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15. INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
• Aim of the ICMR is to promote research in the country in the fields of medicine,
public health and allied areas.
• The Council promotes biomedical research in the country through intramural
research through Institutes totally funded by ICMR and extramural research
through grants -in-aid given to projects in non- ICMR Institutes.
scheme(s):
1. Ad-hoc Research Schemes:
2. Senior Research Fellowship/Research Associate
3. Junior Research Fellowships
4. Emeritus Medical Scientist
Weblink- https://www.icmr.nic.in/
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16. MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING
INDUSTRIES
• It gives an impetus to development of food processing industries in the
country.
• The Ministry is concerned with formulation and implementation of the
policies & plans for the food processing industries within the overall
national priorities and objectives.
• The Ministry acts as a catalyst for bringing in greater investment into this
sector, guiding and helping the industry, encouraging exports and creating a
conductive environment for healthy growth of the food processing industry.
Weblink- http://mofpi.nic.in/
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17. MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE AND
DEVELOPMENT
• The essence of Human Resource Development is an education, which
plays a significant and remedial role in balancing the socio-economic
fabric of the Country.
• Since citizens of India are its most valuable resource, our billion-strong
nation needs the nurture and care in the form of basic education to
achieve a better quality of life.
• This warrants an all-round development of our citizens, which can be
achieved by building strong foundations in education.
Weblink- http://mhrd.gov.in/
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18. INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY
• The object of promoting science in India and harnessing
scientific knowledge for the cause of humanity and national
welfare.
Weblink- http://www.insaindia.res.in/
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19. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR WEAKER
SECTIONS
• It promotes research development and adaptation of science and
technology for improving the quality of life of weaker sections.
• It motivates scientists to apply their knowledge and expertise to
problems of weaker communities.
Weblink- http://www.scienceandsociety-dst.org/staws.htm
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20. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION
FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
• It serves at facilitating the development of promising voluntary
organizations and innovative technologies which are related to rural areas.
• STARD strengthens the existing institutions, field groups, NGOs, etc.,
involved in research and application of innovative S&T solutions for rural
development by providing long-term support
• It is involved in motivating scientists and technologists for applying their
expertise to problems in rural areas.
Weblink- http://www.scienceandsociety-dst.org/stard.htm
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21. DEFENSE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION
• DRDO is dedicatedly engaged in the formulation and execution of programmes of
scientific research, design, development, testing and evaluation leading to induction of
state-of-art weapons and equipment’s.
• It consists of a chain of laboratories/establishments situated all over the country,
pursuing assigned scientific goals with delegated powers under the policy direction
provided by the headquarters in New Delhi.
• DRDO also supports a substantial amount of extramural research in academic
institutions and other laboratories on defense related problems through various grants
-in-aid schemes and other sponsored projects.
• Scheme(s)
1. Extramural Research Scheme
2. Aeronautics Research & Development Board
Weblink- https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=homebody
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22. SCHEME FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
RESEARCH COUNCIL
• The body promotes research in newly emerging and frontline areas of science
and engineering, including multi-disciplinary fields.
• To selectively promote general research capability in relevant areas of science
and engineering taking into account existing research capability of the host
institute.
• Encourage Young Scientists to take up challenging R&D activities.
• Scientists from universities, their affiliated colleges, IITs, IISc. and other
autonomous research institutions along with scientists working in industrial
R&D sector can submit a proposal under this scheme.
Weblink-http://www.newincept.com/science-and-engineering-research-
council-serc.html
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23. SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH
BOARD
• The SERB is a statutory body established through an Act of Parliament. Supporting
basic research in emerging areas of Science & Engineering are the primary and
distinctive mandate of the Board.
• It supports research in frontier areas of Science, Pharmacy and Engineering. A
regular faculty / researcher in an academic / research institution can seek research
support to carry out his/her research.
• Board also gives special attention to young scientists below the age of 35 years to
undertake independent research in newly emerging and frontier areas.
• Board also provides financial assistance for presenting research paper in
international scientific event (conference/seminar/symposium/workshop etc.) held
abroad. SERB extends partial financial support, on selective basis, for organizing
scientific events (National as well as International) in the country.
• Weblink- http://www.serb.gov.in/home.php
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