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Introduction
A bilateral Agreement on cooperation in Science
& Technology between the Government of India and
His Majesty’s Government of Nepal was concluded
in March 2002. As per provision of the Agreement,
an Indo-Nepal Joint Committee on Science & Technology
was constituted to oversee the implementation of the
cooperation program.
Programme of Cooperation
A Programme of Cooperation (POC) in S&T was concluded
in August 2002 between the Department of Science &
Technology (DST), Govt. of India and the Ministry
of Science & Technology, Govt. of Nepal giving
the details of administrative and financial arrangements
on various activities.
Modes of Cooperation:
- Joint Projects.
- Exchange of scientists
- Exploratory visits to participate in international/bilateral
conferences, workshops, exhibitions, science congresses.
- Research/Training Fellowships to Nepalese scientists.
Subject Areas
- Rural and Intermediate Technology.
- Biotechnology
- Monsoon, Agro and Satellite Meteorology, Numerical
Weather Prediction.
- Information Technology
- Renewable and Non-conventional Energy.
- Medicinal Plants
- Space Science and Technology Applications
- Research Manpower Development Training.
- Biodiversity.
- Snow and Glacier Studies.
New Project Proposals
Calls for proposals on joint research are invited
from time to time by the two Governments jointly.
In response to such calls, the scientists from both
the countries interested in identified subject areas
may formulate joint proposals and submit the same
to the respective focal points in the two countries.
For Fellowships, the prospective candidates may approach
the contact point at the Nepalese side.
Guidelines and Application Format
Detailed guidelines along with application
format would be provided at the time of issue of call
for proposals. However, the guidelines and application
format issued earlier could be accessed at the file
“Proforma”.
Processing of Proposals and
Project Duration
Project proposals received are reviewed
by respective focal points and then a commonly agreed
list of joint projects are finalized by the Indo-Nepal
Joint Committee on S&T. The processing of proposals
normally takes 6-9 months. The project duration is
normally 2-3 years.
Financial Support
Under the Programme, financial support is provided
to Project Investigators by their respective governments
for exchange visits. Support for equipments, consumables
and contingencies may be considered on a case to case
basis. For Fellowships, selected Nepalese scientists
would be provided free accommodation and local hospitality
for the duration of fellowship. In addition, return
international travel fare may also be borne by the
Indian side.
Focal Poimts and Contact Persons:
India: Dr. Rajiv Sharma,
Director/ Scientist 'F',
International Division,
Department of Science & Technology,
TechnologyBhawan, NewMehrauli Road,
New Delhi 110 016
Fax: 011-6862418 / 6863847
E-mail: rajivdst@hotmail.com
Nepal: Prof. Dr. Kedar L. Shrestha
Chief Advisor
Ministry of Science & Technology
His Majesty’s Govt. of Nepal
Singhdurbar, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Ph. 00977 1 247391
FAX 00977 1 225474
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