Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission Act, 2004

COMMISSION-CONSTITUTION, OBJECTIVES, FUNCTIONS, WORKING, STAFF, LOCATION AND MANAGEMENT

Functions and Scope of Commission.

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Summary

In furtherance of the aims and objectives of the Commission, the Commission shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely:- (a) undertake studies and surveys to identify the technology gaps, where there shall be special emphasis on agricultural surveys, items that affect rural economy, artisans cottage industries, small scale units, agro-based industries, building materials, horticulture, agriculture, economic exploitation of minor minerals, marine products and such other subject as the Commission may determine with a view to create value added products ; (b) identify and develop innovations in technologies and formulate projects for implementation; (c) project implementation and funding; (d) disseminate information about results of projects and other information through publications, visual media, films, mobile exhibitions or the like so as to ensure wider circulation ; (e) consultancy service about technologies or expertise developed by the Commission ; (f) conduct technology application oriented training programmes for the beneficiaries or the implementing agencies to upgrade skills and to inculcate scientific temper ; (g) provide financial and other support to organisations or institutions actively involved in identification or implementation or monitoring of the project of the Commission, which may also include funds for creation of hardware or equipment facilities in areas or disciplines where they do not already exist or are inadequate to the requirements ; (h) set up and supervise centres of excellence or institutes of excellence in science and technology or for specific purposes with a view to encourage creation of employment opportunities through science and technology ; (i) identify technology for non-conventional sources of energy that are replicable ; (j) any other activity in furtherance of the aims and objectives of the Commission : Provided that, the Commission may provide a limited support to relevant basic research, however the main role of the Commission shall be to promote application oriented research and development work and thereafter its utilisation on a wider scale and the Commission shall not undertake or promote any activity or activities which do not directly further this basic aim and objective of the Commission; and in particular, the Commission shall not,- (i) promote, support or fund any research which, if successful, will not have potential for direct application or adaptation ; and (ii) promote, support or fund any academic activities leading to grant of degree or diploma or recognition on completion of any study or project or procedure.

In furtherance of the aims and objectives of the Commission, the Commission shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely:- (a) undertake studies and surveys to identify the technology gaps, where there shall be special emphasis on agricultural surveys, items that affect rural economy, artisans cottage industries, small scale units, agro-based industries, building materials, horticulture, agriculture, economic exploitation of minor minerals, marine products and such other subject as the Commission may determine with a view to create value added products ; (b) identify and develop innovations in technologies and formulate projects for implementation; (c) project implementation and funding; (d) disseminate information about results of projects and other information through publications, visual media, films, mobile exhibitions or the like so as to ensure wider circulation ; (e) consultancy service about technologies or expertise developed by the Commission ; (f) conduct technology application oriented training programmes for the beneficiaries or the implementing agencies to upgrade skills and to inculcate scientific temper ; (g) provide financial and other support to organisations or institutions actively involved in identification or implementation or monitoring of the project of the Commission, which may also include funds for creation of hardware or equipment facilities in areas or disciplines where they do not already exist or are inadequate to the requirements ; (h) set up and supervise centres of excellence or institutes of excellence in science and technology or for specific purposes with a view to encourage creation of employment opportunities through science and technology ; (i) identify technology for non-conventional sources of energy that are replicable ; (j) any other activity in furtherance of the aims and objectives of the Commission : Provided that, the Commission may provide a limited support to relevant basic research, however the main role of the Commission shall be to promote application oriented research and development work and thereafter its utilisation on a wider scale and the Commission shall not undertake or promote any activity or activities which do not directly further this basic aim and objective of the Commission; and in particular, the Commission shall not,- (i) promote, support or fund any research which, if successful, will not have potential for direct application or adaptation ; and (ii) promote, support or fund any academic activities leading to grant of degree or diploma or recognition on completion of any study or project or procedure.

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