Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Description
This is a new Central scheme for creation of “Centres of Excellence” in the field of petrochemicals. The support under the scheme may include:
· Equipment
· Plant/machinery
· Building & infrastructure
· Support to research staff (JRF, SRF, RAthrough the project/ period)
· Research literature and consumables
· Organising workshops/conferences/seminars in the relevant area
Nature of assistance
The funding of CoE will be in the form of capital expenditure. No recurring expenditure will be paid under this scheme. The percentage of financial support obtainable from the GoI out of the total investment/costs of the project will be a maximum of 50%, subject to an upper limit of Rs.6 crore over a period of three years.
Who can apply
Autonomous institutions that have a proven track record of academic excellence
• are currently involved in research and development activities in the petrochemicals sector, and
• are involved in providing service to the industry
How to apply
The proposals can be downloaded from the website http://www.chemicals.gov.in
Source: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)