Providing safe drinking water at affordable cost and in adequate quantity using appropriate Science and Technology interventions evolved through indigenous efforts. Since quality is the main consideration of safe drinking water, processes which imply nano-material and filtration technologies have been focused. Objective: Capacity building of research professionals and water managers. ...

Government of India is committed to accord high priority to water conservation and its management. To this effect Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) has been formulated with the vision of extending the coverage of irrigation ‘Har Khet ko pani’ and improving water use efficiency ‘More crop per drop’. Objective: Restore the ecological ...

The Panchayat Empowerment and Accountability Incentive Scheme seeks to empower Panchayats and put in place accountability systems to make their functioning transparent and efficient. Objective: Incentivize States to empower Panchayats. Incentivize Panchayats to put in place accountability systems to make their functioning transparent and efficient. Incentivize States that undertake maximum ...

The crude oil price has been fluctuating in the world market and has increased significantly in the recent past. India’s energy security would remain vulnerable until alternative fuels to substitute/supplement petro-based fuels are developed based on indigenously produced renewable feed stocks. In biofuels, the country has a ray of hope ...

Ministry of Minority Affairs has initiated this scheme to uplift education standard in Minority Students. National Commission on Religious and Linguistic Minorities in its report has highlighted that all communities and groups should have equal share in economic opportunities and employment. It  proactive measures for those communities that lag behind ...

Innovation is usually associated with development of new products that represent performance or functional improvements over existing ones. These are categorized as “product innovations” and are usually more visible compared to “process innovations”. Given the benefit of a dynamic young population with more than half of the country’s population under ...

The life sciences sector, characterized by high investments and high demand, continues to remain the mainstay of scientific research across the world. The sector promises extraordinary potential in many emerging areas of development such as oncology, bio-similar development, development of vaccines and viral drugs, new drug developments in the emerging ...

The Scheme of 10% Lump Sum Provision for the benefit of North Eastern Region including Sikkim became operational in the Ministry of Urban Development. It is now under implementation as per guidelines of Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR). Objective: Speedy development of infrastructure in the North Eastern Region. Eligibility: ...

We know that how Tribal Youth remain backward in field of Education. Thus to upgrade  skills of the tribal youth in various traditional, modern vocational ,this scheme is launched. To educational qualification, present economic trends and the market potential that enable them to gain suitable employment. Objective: Promote Education in ...

The scheduled tribes coming from deprived families and disadvantaged environment find it difficult to compete with those coming from a socially and economically advantageous background. To promote a more level playing field and give ST candidates a better chance to succeed in competitive examinations, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs supports ...