Particulars of Organization and Functions - Archive


The objectives are sought to be achieved through the following during Tenth Plan:

Technology Promotion, Development and Utilization (TPDU) Programmes

CSIR        Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

cdc       Consultancy Development Centre (CDC)

nrdc        National Research Development Corporation (NRDC)

cel        Central Electronics Limited (CEL)

The scheme Technology Promotion, Development and Utilization (TPDU) Programmes has been formulated by merging following Ninth Plan schemes as per the recommendation of the Planning Commission under zero based budgeting exercise.

  • Research & Development by Industry (RDI)
  • Programme Aimed at Technological Self-Reliance (PATSER)
  • Scheme to Enhance the Efficacy of Transfer of Technology (SEETOT)
  • APCTT

Programmes and activities under the scheme are centred around promoting industrial R&D, development and commercialization of technologies, acquisition, management and export of technologies, promotion of consultancy capabilities, etc. The specific scheme under 12th Five Year Plan Programme are:

  • Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination
  • Building Industrial R&D and Common Research Facilities
  • Patent Acquisition and Collaborative Research and Technology Development
  • Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Start-ups and MSMEs

Erstwhile Programmes


Last Updated: 25/05/2023