Technology Promotion, Development and Utilization Programme implemented by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research has which of the following components?

Q. Technology Promotion, Development and Utilization Programme implemented by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research has which of the following components?

1. Industrial R & D Promotion Programme
2. Flagship Programme
3. Information Technology and e-Governance

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: 1 and 3 only

One of the key objectives of the Department is to promote technology development in various fields. The Department has been supporting technology development projects under its Technology Development Programme (TDP). The Programme supports activities aimed at developing and integrating technologies to evolve technology systems both in the advanced/emerging areas and in traditional sectors/areas. Under the Programme, the feasibility of fresh ideas/ concepts is assessed for their potential conversion into useful technology/product.

Objectives:

(a) Development and demonstration of innovative need-based technologies for making industry competitive, and

(b) Strengthening the interface between industry, R&D establishments and academic institutions

It has following Components, including,

• Industrial R&D Promotion Programme
• Technology Development and Innovation Programme
• Technology Management Programme
• International Technology Transfer Programme
• Consultancy Promotion Programme
• Industrial R&D and Technology Information Facilitation Programme

Technology Promotion, Development and Utilization Programme (TPDU)

• Industrial R&D Promotion Programme (IRDPP)
• Technology Development and Innovation Programme (TDIP)
  • Technology Development and Demonstration Programme (TDDP)
  • Technopreneur Promotion Programme (TePP)