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CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER
Ref.No. DO.NB. TSD. R & D / R&D 4 1 /
/2010 -11
15 March 2011
R & D Fund Assistance of NABARD
As you are aware, though, the Indian Economy has recorded an impressive growth of 7.4% in GDP
during 2009 -10, the growth in agriculture sector is very poor pegging at 0.2%. The current situation in
Indian agricultural scenario calls for concerted efforts among all stake holders including the technocrats
to address the various pertinent issues like improving productivity, reducing production cost for
increasing the real income of farmers, strengthening the extension services and exploring newer
marketing channels etc.
2. In this direction, NABARD over the years has been striving hard to link all the concerned agencies ,
universities, research organizations, financing institutions to focus on the key issues like technology
innovation/ up gradation & transfer and adoption . The Research and Development (R & D) Fund in
the Bank is set up with a view to acquiring new insights into the problems of agriculture and rural
development through in-depth studies and applied research and trying out innovative approaches.
Grant assistance is
provided from the R & D Fund for disseminating and collation of information
relating to the functional areas of NABARD and for training of the personnel of the client institutions.
3. Despite targetted interventions by the concerned agencies in the past, Indian agriculture today is still
facing many challenges that need to be addressed through research studies and strengthening of the
delivery systems, including extension services. Though we receive a number of proposals soliciting
NABARD's
assistance under R&D Funds for undertaking research activities most of them are not
qualifying for sanction as they do not fall within the stipulated guidelines' of the Fund
and also
may not be directly linked to the problems /issues at the grass root level which needs to be
visit us at www.nabard.org
Two Decades of Committed Service to Rural Prosperity
tackled. As discussed in the Vice Chancellor's Conference at NASC, ICAR , New Delhi
on 2 2
nd
February 2011 this situation warrants better coordination between the research
institutes/ Agricultural Universities and NABARD.
4. It is in this context we have identified certain priority areas in each sector which can
be assisted through our R&D Funds (copy enclosed). I therefore request you to kindly
advise the concerned Departments so that they will be able to submit project proposals
for our R&D assistance focussing on the issues highlighted in the priority areass. .
5. Further, I would also suggest that the concerned scientists may be advised to prepare
a brief synopsis of the proposed study / concept note (2-3 pages) and forward it by email (tsd(5jnabard.orq) before submission of the detailed proposal through proper
channel. This would definitely help us to guide them to modify the proposal, if necessary
and firm up the proposal conforming to the requirements and guidelines laid down for
sanctioning R& D project proposals. This effort also would save time while processing
the proposals for sanction and avoid protracted correspondence. A copy of the format
of the application for R&D project proposals/ conferences / workshops / seminars and
the general guidelines governing the R&D Fund of NABARD is enclosed for your kind
perusal.
I hope that this kind of a coordinated effort between the partners in progress will
definitely help the farmers of rural India to solve the pertinent issues in agriculture and
allied sector and benefit the farmers to prosper and scale newer heights.
(Dr P. Renganathan)
E n d : A s above
To
NABARD'S Research and Development Fund
(General Principles and Guidelines)
INTRODUCTION
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has
established, in accordance with the provisions of the NABARD Act, 1981, a
Research and Development ( R & D ) Fund for providing facilities for training,
dissemination of information and promotion of research, undertaking of
studies, techno-economic and other surveys in the field of rural banking,
agriculture and rural development as well as for providing for chairs to
research institutions.
In addition to abovei, the objectives of the fund are to support
a. Bringing out Occasional Papers/monographs
for wider sharing
and
dissemination of research findings on subjects related to the operation of the
Bank.
b. Setting up Committees
building, etc.,
to look into procedures,
processes,
institution
c. Instituting a scheme of scholarship for post-graduate research students in
prominent agricultural & veterinary universities/other
Universities.
CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE
A. W H O IS ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE?
Approved research institutions, organisations and other agencies which are
engaged in action-oriented, applied research would be eligible
B. WHAT PROPOSALS ARE ELIGIBLE?
The criteria for judging the eligibility of proposals for assistance from the Fund
are
a) The subject matter of the proposal should pertain to any one or more
aspects of the entire spectrum of development of agriculture and other rural
activities, including constraints to such development and suggestions for
overcoming them.
b) The proposed research must be of an empirical nature having a bearing on
problems of agriculture and rural development including those relating to rural
industries, rural artisans, services, etc. In the context of social science
research, the term 'empirical research' means an analysis of the primary data
to be collected by the sponsor through surveys or case studies or analysis of
secondary data already published by officials or other agencies.
c) The proposed research should pertain to technical, socio-economic and
managerial aspects
d) The proposed research should be of an original nature in the sense that it
does not repeat the work already done or being done by other agencies.
C. WHAT COSTS OF RESEARCH CAN BE FUNDED
a) Every proposal seeking assistance from the R & D Fund should include, a
budget showing the estimated cost of the proposed task. NABARD shall
ordinarily reimburse the following expenses.
b) The recurring costs on account of salaries and allowances, travel, postage,
stationery, typing etc. related to the project.
c) Non-recurring costs, if any, on the purchase of laboratory equipment,
books, etc. required exclusively for the project
d) A share of the overhead costs of the sponsoring institutions towards the
use of office premises, furniture, typewriters, calculators etc. in accordance
with its rules.
e) Expenses on computerised analysis of data, if any.
The budget estimate must be reasonable and realistic. The salary levels of
the concerned staff must be comparable with those obtaining in universities
and other academic bodies.
D. INELIGIBLE PROPOSALS
The following categories of proposals will not be eligible for assistance from
the Fund.
a) Proposals involving fundamental research
b) Studies/research falling within the normal functioning or jurisdiction of
governments, universities or ICAR and for which assistance is normally
available from the State or Central Government or institutions such as ICAR.
c) Proposals involving sizeable capital investment in land,
machinery, tools, appliances, furniture and fixtures, vehicles etc.
buildings,
d) Research or training which may result in duplication of efforts
e) Projects of which may exceed 3 years for completion
f) Proposals not related to NABARD's objectives or functions
g) When the research project/study
partly
is outsourced by the agencies entirely or
E. HOW MANY PROPOSALS?
No institution or individual shall ordinarily be sanctioned a fresh project
without its successful completion of the previous one. It shall, however, be
permissible to break one big project into identifiable phases with separate
budgets for each phase, but disbursements for the second or subsequent
phase shall depend upon the sponsor successfully completing the previous
phase/phases. In case of Universities/Institutes, each Department may be
considered as a separate unit entitled for grant assistance under R&D Fund of
NABARD
F. NATURE OF GRANT SUPPORT
Assistance from the R & D Fund would be in one or more of the following
forms:
a. Grant
b. Loan carrying interest (to be determined by NABARD)
c. Grant-cum-loan
G. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SANCTION
The general terms and conditions governing the sanction of financial
assistance from the R & D Fund would be broadly as under;
a) Depending upon the merits of each proposal, necessary assistance would
be extended by way of grant or loan. In the latter case, the rate of interest and
the period of repayment would be specified by NABARD in each case.
b) Eligible institutions availing of financial assistance would be required to give
an undertaking for proper utilisation of the assistance from NABARD. Where
the amount of assistance disbursed by NABARD has not been utilised for the
purpose for which it was sanctioned and no satisfactory explanation
acceptable to NABARD is forthcoming, NABARD reserves the right to recall
the entire amount of grant/loan at once.
c) The institutions/organisations seeking assistance from the Fund would be
required to execute such Agreements as may be prescribed by NABARD.
d) Separate accounts showing details of expenditure in respect of each of the
approved projects for which the assistance is extended will have to be
maintained by the recipients
e) The assistance would normally be released by NABARD in suitable
instalments.
f) For each instalment of assistance released by NABARD, the recipient would
be required to submit periodic expenditure statements and utilisation
certificates prescribed by NABARD from time to time.
g) The recipient shall not publish the reports or results of research without
obtaining written permission from NABARD. NABARD shall also have the
right to use the reports or results of research for its internal use and for
training purpose after acknowledging the source.
h) Where the results of research or studies assisted by NABARD lead to the
sponsors obtaining a patent or to its commercial exploitation in any other
form, NABARD shall have a right to demand a share in the gains made by the
sponsors.
Minimum financial involvement of the agency
Under the Fund, financial assistance up to a maximum of 100% of project cost
would be provided. The extent of sharing would be decided by NABARD
depending upon the financial health of the recipient agency and the
importance of the research under consideration.
Maintenance of Account
Separate account of receipt and expenditure in respect of each of the
approved projects will have to be maintained by the recipients and submitted
to NABARD on quarterly basis or while making claims for release of the
subsequent installment of grant assistance.
Submission of Draft / Final Report
The agency would be required to submit three copies of the draft report. The
agency shall finalise the report taking into consideration the comments /
suggestions of NABARD on the draft report and submit the final report in 25
hard copies (20 to HO and 5 to concerned RO) along with soft copy.
Publication of the Report
The recipient shall not publish the reports or the results of study project
without obtaining written permission from NABARD. NABARD shall have the
sole right to use the report or results of research for its internal use as also for
training purposes after acknowledging the source.
Tax Liability
Any statutory obligation arising out of the study Project / Programme, such as
payment of income tax / service tax etc., shall be the exclusive responsibility
of the agency. Exemption, if any, is required to be sought by the agency from
the competent authority and file the certificate of exemption with the bank to
avoid deduction at source. The details of this may be stated in the proposals
submitted for R & D fund assistance.
Sharing of Royalty
In case, the researcher gets permission from NABARD to publish the report
and the researcher receives royalty, 50% of the amount thus received would
be deposited to NABARD. Further, where the results of research assisted by
NABARD lead to the sponsors obtaining a patent or to its commercial
exploitation in any other form, NABARD shall have a share of 50% in the
gains for five years.
Monitoring Mechanism
The research project would be monitored by NABARD. The agency would be
expected to submit Monthly / Quarterly Progress Reports to the concerned
Regional Office with a copy endorsed to Head Office. The concerned
Regional office would scrutinize the Monthly / Quarterly Progress Report and
forward their observations / comments / recommendations to the Head Office.
If need be, NABARD may also inspect the progress of work, including
Accounts by visiting the agency/ project site and submit the report thereon to
the Management.
PROFQRMA APPLICATION FOR R&D PROJECTS
(Attach separate sheets wherever necessary. All the points indicated, are to be attended /answered)
1. Title of t h e Research Project/study :
2. N a m e of the sponsoring agency and address :
3. S t a t u s of t h e a p p l i c a n t :
3.1. Whether individual or organization:
3.2. If organization, its constitution in brief:
3.3. Mandate of the organization and its main activities:
4. I n f o r m a t i o n regarding Principal Investigator (PI) :
4 . 1 . Name/designation/department:
4.2. Brief biodata indicating his specified interest, particularly in relation to the proposed research work
4 3 . List of important publications in this or related field : (clearly indicate names of co-authors, if any,
full title, name of journal, volume, year, page number in chronological order as separate annexure)
4.4. List of other important research projects /schemes being carried out b y the Principal Investigator
and the sponsoring agency with financial support from various agencies /organizations :
S.No.
Name of agency
Title of scheme
Period
i)
jj)
4.5. Details of any project funded by NABARD which was/is being implemented at the sponsoring
institution :
4.6. Patents obtained and details thereof:
5. I n f o r m a t i o n regarding other research staff to be associated with t h e investigation/research,
person wise :
5.1. Name/designation/department:
5.2. Brief biodata indicating his specified interest particularly in relation to the proposed research work
5.3. List of important publications in this or related field : (clearly indicate names of co-authors, if any,
full title, name of journal, volume, year, page number in chronological order as separate annexure)
5.4. List of other research projects/schemes being carried out by the Co-Investigators and the
sponsoring agency with financial support from various agencies/organizations :
S.No.
Name of agency
Title of scheme
Period
From
To
')
ji)
5.5. Details of any project funded by NABARD which was/is being implemented at the institution to
which the co-investigators belong :
5.6. Patents obtained and details thereof:
6. Availability of technical staff:
7. Actual location where the research w o r k will be carried o u t :
8. W h e t h e r the project has been/was submitted to any other agency a n d , if so, w h a t is their
reaction ?
9. Specify (self-contained details with regard to the nature of research project proposed to be
u n d e r t a k e n with the assistance from NABARD f u n d ) :
9.1. Objectives : Should be precise, problem oriented and achievable within the specified period of
time. Before specifying the objectives, a statement of the importance and the relevance of the problem
in the background of which the objectives have been formulated, to be given. The assumptions made
and a clear-cut formulation of the basic hypothesis to be tested should also be given.
9.2. Practical/scientific utility:
Practical utility of the project including socio-economic implications of the results likely to be achieved
through this project, necessity for further research indicating the gap in the knowledge on the subject.
9.3. State clearly, how the proposed research would benefit N A B A R D ?
9.4. Review of research conducted / being conducted on the subject in India and abroad.
9.4.1. At the sponsoring institution : State preliminary work already done, techniques standardized,
data collected etc.
9.4.2. Research work done and in progress in India :
9.4.3. Research work done and in progress abroad :
9.4.4. Review of literature available on the subject:
10. Technical feasibility:
10.1. Explain the technical feasibility :
10.2. In what way the proposed research is technically different from those undertaken by Agricultural
Universities, ICAR, ICMR, CSIR and agencies already working on the subject ? What is the
uniqueness of the proposed work ?
10.3. What technical innovations are proposed to be introduced ?
11. Design of Experiments/Studies, methodology to be followed s a d sample s i z e :
To be written as informative statements indicating essential phases, methodology and design with
sketch of experiments, treatments proposed, observations to be collected, statistical analysis proposed
etc. Whether these studies cover all the objectives ? Relevant quantitative data on sample size like area
of field trials, size of plots, number of green house pot cultures etc. to be given.
12. O b s e r v a t i o n s / d a t a :
12.1. The main items of observations to be recorded : Give a list of all major observations/parameters
including chemical, biochemical, biometrics etc. of laboratory, field, glass house studies.
12.2. Arrangements for analyzing and processing the data :
12.3. The items of investigation for which collaboration with other agencies are required/proposed :
Indicate the collaboration with other Section/Department/ Institutions.
13. D u r a t i o n of project/study and phasing the w o r k plan :
13.1. Total duration in days/weeks/months :
13.2. Equivalent number of quarters :
13.3. Weekly/quarter wise phasing of activities/work plan : If more than one experiment/study to be
conducted, a flow chart may be given. .
Quarter/weeks(s)/day(s)
Activities/tasks to be accomplished
i)
ji)
(Activities to be indicated for all the days/weeks/quarters mentioned in 13.2 above. Simultaneous work
to be indicated.)
14. Staff r e q u i r e m e n t s : (Details of research, technical and other investigating staff actually to be
employed in the project may be provided as under)
S.No.
i.
ii.
Qualification
Designation
Number Scale of pay (Rs)
15. Financial aspects :
a. The following financial particulars may be furnished indicating the Year wise /item wise recurring
and non-recurring expenditure.
b. Details as to how these estimations are made and justification for each item to be given.
15.1.Non-Recurring expenditure :
Items
i)
ii)
i»o
Total
Year I
Year II
Year I I I
Total
15.2. Recurring expenditure :
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
Items
Salary/Honorarium
Travel
Stationery, typing, printing etc.
Contingencies (specify)
Others (Specify)
Year I
Year II
Year III
Total
Total
Grand Total (15.1+15.2)
( Rupees -.
only )
Note:
i) Perquisites like LFC, medical expenses etc. should not be included.
ii) Indicate particulars of capital expenditure included in the project and justification for inclusion of
each item (excepting a few additional laboratory equipments, medicines and chemicals essentially
required; other capital items will not be considered. In case of equipment, justify the need and include
specifications and quotations.)
16. S h a r e :
16.1. Share of the sponsoring or any other agency:
16.2. Share of N A B A R D :
17. A n y o t h e r details relevant to the p r o j e c t :
18. C e r t i f i c a t e / u n d e r t a k i n g
18.1. Certified that
18.1.1. the research work proposed under the project does not
already done or being carried out elsewhere.
18.1.2. no research project in the proposed area is ongoing in
part of normal or sponsored research.
18.1.3. the proposed research does not fall within the
applicant/agency.
18.1.4. the proposed research/study has the approval
applicant/agency.
18.1.5. the facilities and infrastructure of the institution will be
in any way duplicate the research work
the agency or in any other agency, as a
normal and routine activities of the
of
the competent
authority
of
the
made available for the study/research.
18.2. W e u n d e r t a k e
18.2.1. to commence and complete the work as per the approved time schedule, if sanctioned.
18.2.2. that the project/study will be open to any designated team of NABARD at any point of time.
18.2.3. to refund at once the entire amount of grant provided by NABARD if the amount is not utilized
for the approved purpose or found misused.
18.2.4. to maintain separate accounts showing details of income and expenditure in respect of each of
the project for which the assistance is extended by NABARD.
18.2.5. to submit periodic expenditure statements and utilization certificates prescribed by N A B A R D
from time to time.
18.2.6. that we shall not publish the reports or results of research without a written permission from
NABARD.
18.2.7. that N A B A R D ' s support to the project would be acknowledged at the appropriate places ( i . e . at
the site to the report etc.).
18.2.8. to share the monetary benefits in terms of patents/royalties, if any, arising out of the
research/study.
18.2.9. that the principal investigator will continue to work on the project and not to be transferred
elsewhere till the completion of the project.
1.
Signature
N a m e and Designation
Date:
(Principal Investigator)
2. S i g n a t u r e
Name and designation
Date :
(Director of Research/Vice Chancellor)
PROFORMA APPLICATION FOR
CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/SYMPOSIA ETC.,
1. Name of the Organizing Agency and address (with Telephone/Fax No./E-mail):
2. Name of the Co-ordinator / Convenor:
3. Title of the Conference/Seminar/Symposia/Workshop :
4. Topics to be discussed (include a copy of day to day programme) :
5. Objectives of holding the Conference/Seminar/Symposia/Workshop :
6. Date / duration and day to day programme (Copies of announcements, circulars, etc., are to be included) :
7. Venue:
8. Number of participants/delegates (indicate participant category as per 12 below):
a) From India
b) From Abroad c) Level of participation:
9. Name of the countries in respect of foreign participants :
10. If invited, the designation, vocation, expertise in respect of persons presenting the lead /invited papers/ memorial
lectures/ plenary talks :
11. Relevance of the conference :
a) For agriculture and rural development: b) To the banking sector /NABARD :
12. Delegate fee/ Registration fee per head (including various categories) :
13. Name of Cosponsoring and amount of grant expected from each of them :
14. Own involvement of the agency :
15. Budget (estimation of item-wise expenditure):
16. Estimated gap in the budget :
17. Amount and purpose for which assistance sought from NABARD :
18. Convenor/Organising Secretary (Signature/date/name/designation):
19. Recommended by - Director/Dean/Principal/Vice-chancellor:
(Signature/date/name/designation)
Discipline wise Research priorities for R& D projects
Animal Husbandary
1.
D e v e l o p m e n t of e n e r g y efficient m e t h o d s / e q u i p m e n t in p r o c e s s i n g of milk / m e a t .
2.
E q u i p m e n t for village level cooling of milk.
3.
S t u d i e s on viability of rural slaughter h o u s e s .
4.
R e s e a r c h on emu in the following a r e a s
S
Standardization of s l a u g h t e r p r o c e d u r e , slaughter p a r a m e t e r s a n d nutritional qualities of
meat.
S
Rendering / processing of emu fat and analysis and documentation of physico-chemical
and medicinal properties of oil
V
Utilisation of other by-products such as skin, blood, feathers, egg shell.
5. Animal h u s b a n d r y b a s e d livelihood activities for high altitude a r e a s .
6. Study of cattle / livestock m a r k e t s - p r e s e n t s y s t e m s a n d m e t h o d s being followed a n d s u g g e s t i o n s for
Iheir b e t t e r m e n t .
7. S t u d i e s o n p r o g r e s s m a d e in c o n s e r v a t i o n of indigenous b r e e d s s u c h a s Gir, Tharparker, O n g o l e e t c . in
their b r e e d i n g t r a c t s through G o v e r n m e n t a n d private o r g a n i s a t i o n s .
8. Production of b i o g a s from dung e v e n a t suboptimal t e m p e r a t u r e s .
Forestry & Wasteland
1.
R e s e a r c h on potential a n d promising fast Growing T r e e Borne O i l s e e d s s p e c i e s in w a s t e l a n d s
2.
Agro-forestry m o d e l s for dry a n d arid regions of the country with fast growing short rotation h a r d y t r e e
crops.
3.
Impact of c l i m a t e c h a n g e on F o r e s t e c o s y s t e m a n d adaptability m e a s u r e s to new climatic conditions
4.
R e s e a r c h o n r e n e w a b l e e n e r g y plant r e s o u r c e s for Bio-fuels.
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5.
Improved collection a n d p r o c e s s i n g technologies for important Non Timber Forest P r o d u c e s for
s u s t a i n a b l e livelihood of tribals.
6.
7.
Innovative d u r a b l e B a m b o o a n d B a m b o o products for rural housing / rural infrastructure d e v e l o p m e n t .
R e s e a r c h o n underutilised tree s p e c i e s for commercial production of valuable food , b e v e r a g e s a n d
health p r o d u c t s .
8.
D e v e l o p m e n t of improved c l o n e s of Multiple p u r p o s e fast growing short rotation t r e e s p e c i e s s u i t a b l e
to different r e g i o n s .
Plantation & Horticulture
1.
S t a n d a r d i z a t i o n of P a c k a g e of P r a c t i c e s for organic cultivation of plantation a n d horticultural c r o p s
which a r e c o m m e r c i a l l y important a n d having high e x p o r t potential
2.
S t a n d a r d i z a t i o n of P a c k a g e of P r a c t i c e s for cultivation of c o m m e r c i a l important medicinal c r o p s
3.
S t a n d a r d i z a t i o n of p o s t h a r v e s t m a n a g e m e n t t e c h n o l o g i e s (including s e m i p r o c e s s i n g ) of fruits
a n d v e g e t a b l e s s u i t a b l e for m i c r o - e n t e r p r i s e s
4.
Research
projects
on
upcoming
processing
technologies
like
Hurdle
Technology,
Cryo
P r e s e r v a t i o n which c a n b e applied o n a low c o s t - low investment b a s i s
5.
P r e c i s i o n farming of input intensive c r o p s like v e g e t a b l e s , g r a p e s e t c . in c o n c e n t r a t e d p o c k e t s .
6.
Improving s y s t e m s for w a t e r u s e efficiency in arid z o n e horticulture c r o p s .
Land R e s o u r c e s
1.
R e c l a m a t i o n of problematic soils - Acid soils, Saline soils, Saline - Alkali soils, R a v i n e l a n d s
2.
S e e d production, p r o c e s s i n g , certification a n d supply of quality s e e d p r o g r a m e s for i n c r e a s i n g
S e e d R e p l a c e m e n t Ratio ( S R R )
3.
Adoption of i m p r o v e d p a c k a g e of p r a c t i c e s for crop production - with r e s p e c t to w a t e r s a v i n g ,
w e e d control, I n t e g r a t e d Nutrient M a n a g e m e n t (INM), Integrated P e s t M a n a g e m e n t (IPM), a d o p t i o n of
technology, Agriculture Extension p r o g r a m m e s for transfer of technology.
4.
O r g a n i c F a r m i n g p r a c t i c e s including production of organic inputs like Biofertilizers, B i o p e s t i c i d e s ,
V e r m i c o m p o s t i n g , G r e e n Manuring, O r g a n i c S e e d Production etc.
5.
C r o p Innovations like S y s t e m of Rice Intensification (SRI), S y s t e m of W h e a t Intensification ( S W I ) ,
S u s t a i n a b l e S u g a r c a n e Initiative (SSI), and other Innovative s y s t e m s of c r o p Intensification.
6.
P r o g r a m m e s / P r o j e c t s for popularization of i m p o r t a n c e of soil testing in crop production - Mobile
Soil testing laboratories, portable soil testing kits, soil health c a r d s etc.
7.
Crop production t e c h n o l o g i e s for Dry land Agriculture for improving production of dry land
like p u l s e s a n d o i l s e e d s .
Fisheries
crops
1.
S t a n d a r d i s a t i o n of hatchery technology of alternate s p e c i e s in fresh w a t e r a n d b r a c k i s h w a t e r c u l t u r e
systems.
2.
S t a n d a r d i s a t i o n of farming technology of alternate s p e c i e s in fresh w a t e r a n d b r a c k i s h w a t e r culture
systems.
3.
S t a n d a r d i s a t i o n of organic aquaculture practices.
4.
W a t e r b u d g e t i n g in aquaculture.
5.
S t a n d a r d i s a t i o n of culture practices of genetically improved varieties for a q u a c u l t u r e .
6.
Probiotics a n d bioremediation in s h r i m p culture s y s t e m s .
7. Development of fish and fishery based bye products.
8. Development of value added of fish and fishery based products.
9. Yield optimisation from natural water bodies within the ambit of environmental sustainability a n d
social equity.
10. Climate c h a n g e a n d its effects on Fisheries.
11. Models of M o d e r n fish m a r k e t s - Retail a n d whole s a l e
Bio Technology
1.
Plant t i s s u e culture - M a s s propagation of elite varieties of c o m m e r c i a l value t r e e s p e c i e s
and
plantation c r o p s
2.
Genetically modified c r o p s / t r a n s g e n i c lines for c o m m e r c i a l c r o p s
3.
N a n o b i o t e c h n o l o g y in Agriculture
4.
Biofertilizers a n d biopesticides
Water Resources
1.
C o n s e r v a t i o n of G r o u n d W a t e r for a u g m e n t a t i o n of spring d i s c h a r g e in m o u n t a i n o u s alluvium a r e a s of
the country.
2.
R e s e a r c h P r o j e c t o n Impact of Wind f a r m s on the Rural Economy.
3.
S u s t a i n a b l e D e v e l o p m e n t of the P o o r F a r m e r s through Innovative W a t e r M a n a g e m e n t .
4.
Impact of U s e of Fertilizer, Irrigation and Intensive Agriculture on Soil Fertility and Quality of S u r f a c e
and Ground water.