Department of Science & Technology (DST)

Technology Development & Transfer (TDT) Division

Project Proposal under

Waste Management Technology (WMT) Program

Project Title:

Thrust Area

Principal Investigator

Lead Institution

THRUST AREAS
S.No
Thrust areas
.
1 Treatment and possible reuse of fouled membranes  
2 Smart/AI system for operation and maintenance of waste treatment systems
3 Methods for recycling C&D waste including non-concrete part
Agricultural waste management – Stubble Management, including Bamboo processing
4
waste- value added products, silica extraction, etc, (Non-biological)  
5 Technologies for Biomedical waste management including Ayurveda hospitals
6 Management of plastics and non-recyclable packaging material  
7 Industrial Hazardous & non-hazardous Wastes, including Steel Industry and Mining Waste
8 Recycling of dredging material/sand for construction activities 
9 Management of Sanitary Landfill sites and leachate treatment (Non-biological)
Management of waste from Power Industry: Management of Fly Ash, Management of
gypsum and other by-products produced due to increase in the installation and
commissioning of Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) systems in Thermal Power Stations,
10 Disposal, recycling, use of material of storage batteries of all chemistries, solar panels, Wind
turbine parts, other power generating and transmission and distribution equipment and
material, Disposal/recycling of insulating material of line insulators (porcelain glass,
polymer) etc.
11 Management & recycling of End of Life Vehicles, Tyres, Batteries and other subcomponents

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 Table of Contents
S.No Sub Section Page
. S.No No.
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Section 01: Overview of the Project
1.1 Project Title
1.2 Novelty
1 1.3 Technology readiness Level
1.4 Lead Investigators
1.5 Details of Collaborating Institutes and Industry
1.6 Please give names of 5-6 Area Experts
Section 02: Forwarding Letters
2.1 Undertaking from Principal Investigator/s
2.2 Endorsement from Head of Organization/s
2
2.3 Undertaking from collaborating Industries/ Agencies
2.4 Institutional Savings Bank Account Details (PFMS Registered account)
2.5 NGO DARPAN ID (If it is Private Institution)
Section 03: Relevance of Proposed Project
3 3.1 Current Status of the technology
3.2 Significance of the project
Section 04: Project Work Summary
4.1 Details of Proof of concept with supported concrete data
4.2 Detailed Objectives
4 4.3 Technical Details
4.4 Project Work Plan
4.5 Flow sheet
4.6 Outcomes and Deliverables
4.7 Technology Demonstration Plan
5 Section 05: Budget Summary
Section 06: Itemized Budget with justification and supported
documents with quotations
6.1 Manpower
6.2 Consumables
6.3 Contingencies
6
6.4 Other Costs (Outsourcing/ Fabrication/ Testing/ Patenting)
6.5 Domestic Travel
6.6 Equipment proposed to be procured
6.7 List of equipment available with participating agencies, relevant to the
project
Section 07: Bio data of Investigators
7.1 Principal Investigator
7 7.2 Investigator (2)
7.3 Investigator (3)
7.4 Investigator (4)

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Section-1. Overview of the Project
1.1. Project Title:

1.2. Novelty (in 30-40 words)

1.3. Technology Readiness Level (TRL)

Current TRL TRL Proposed to achieve by the End of the Project

1.4. Lead Investigators

1.4.1. Principal Investigator (PI)

Name

Designation

Agency & address

Telephones (Mobile; Landline) Mobile Landline

E-mail
Date of birth

1.4.2. Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)

Name

Designation

Agency & address

Telephones (Mobile; Landline) Mobile Landline

E-mail
Date of birth

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1.5. Details of Collaborating Institutes and Industry
1.5.1. Partner-1

Name

Designation

Agency & address

Telephones (Mobile; Landline) Mobile Landline

E-mail
Date of birth

1.5.2. Partner-2

Name

Designation

Agency & address

Telephones (Mobile; Landline) Mobile Landline

E-mail
Date of birth

1.6. Please give names of 5-6 Area Experts

(Please give complete postal address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses)

1.6.1.
1.6.2.

1.6.3.
1.6.4.

1.6.5.
1.6.6.

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Section-2. Forwarding Letters
2.1. Undertaking from Principal Investigator

1. I hereby declare that the Project Proposal titled: _________ ____________________, complete in all
respect, along with (a) Endorsement from the Head of the Organization (on letter head), and (b)
Undertakings from the Collaborators

2. I hereby declare that the Project Proposal titled: ______________ or similar work, with stated
objectives has not been funded from any other funding agency.

3. I shall ensure that if an equipment is available for use in my Organization, it will not be proposed
to be purchased under the Project.

Name & Designation: Date:

Signature: Place:

Stamp/ Seal:

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2.2. Endorsement from Head of Organization

1. Name of Agency: _________________________________

2. I, on behalf of the organization, welcome the participation of Dr/Mr/Ms __________ as the

Principal Investigator (PI) and Dr/Mr/Ms ________ as the Co-PI for the Project Proposal titled:
____________________________________.

3. In the unforeseen and legitimate event of discontinuation by the PI, the Co-PI will assume full
responsibility for completion of the Project. Information to this effect, endorsed by me, will be
promptly sent to DST

4. The equipment and facilities (including administrative) available with the institute and those
being procured under the project will be made available to the Investigator(s) throughout the
duration of the Project.

5. I will ensure that the financial and purchase procedures in the project will be as per the
prevailing norms, and that the Organization shall provide timely the Statement of Expenditure
and the Utilization Certificate of the Funds under the Grant as required by DST in the
prescribed format.

Name & Designation: Date:

Signature: Place:

Stamp/ Seal:

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2.3. Undertaking from collaborating Industries/ Agencies

1. Name of Agency: _________________________________

2. I have gone through the Project Proposal entitled _____________ submitted by Dr./Mr./Ms.
_____________ of _____________ (Name of the Organization) for DST funding and I hereby affirm
that my Organization/ Company is committed to participate in the Project to the full extent as
indicated in the Project Proposal including the technical and financial commitments described
in the project proposal.

Name & Designation: Date:

Signature: Place:

Stamp/ Seal:

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2.4. Institutional Savings Bank Account Details (PFMS Registered Account)

Name of the Account Holder :

Name of the Bank :
Bank Account Number :
IFSC Code :
MICR :

2.5. NGO DARPAN ID (If it is a Private Institution)

NGO DARPAN ID :
State of Registration :

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Section-3. Relevance of Proposed Project
3.1. Current Status of the technology
3.1.1. Internationally

3.1.2. Indian scenario and technological gap

3.1.3. Development status at the participating agencies

3.2. Significance of the project

3.2.1. Major applications of the proposed technology

3.2.2. Target Beneficiaries & Expected Impact

3.2.3. What further works will be required after the project, for commercial exploitation of
technology?

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Section-4. Project Work Summary
4.1 Details of Proof of concept with supported concrete data
4.2 Detailed Objectives
Specific Objectives
Scientific Basis and Methodology
4.3 Technical Details
Targeted level of development under the project (Describe the Prototypes/
Process Demonstration; preferably with reference to Technology Readiness
Levels)
Proposed target specifications & performance standards
Innovative Elements/Components of the Project
4.4 Project Work Plan
Milestones with Dates, Work Elements & Organization responsible for it
Schedules/ Work-Packages
4.5 Flow sheet (The Engineering flowchart with required mass balance /
stoichiometric should be included in the proposal)
4.6 Outcomes and Deliverables. The quarterly deliverables should be clearly
mentioned in the proposal in the form of a Gantt chart/ matrix
4.7 Technology Demonstration Plan: The technology demonstration plan should
be clearly spelled out with achievable milestones, time lines, justifiable budget
requirement and engagement with prospective technology transfer partners or
technology transfer facilitating bodies

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 Section-5. Budget Summary

Item 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total

DST Host Industry DST Host Industry DST Host Industry DST Host Industry
Institute Institute Institute Institute
1. Manpower
2. Consumables
3. Contingency
4. Other Costs*
5. Travel
6 Permanent
Equipment
7 Overhead
Charges
Total
(*Outsourced work, Fabrication charges (but not the fabricated equipment) & Testing charges)

Total Project Budget =

Request for DST Grant =
Host Institutional Contribution =
Industry Contribution =

Norms for Manpower, Travel, Contingency & Overheads

Manpower
For Manpower emoluments, please refer the DST’s OM No. SR/S9/Z-08/2018 dated
30.01.2019 and SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated 10.07.2020 available on DST website.

Travel & Contingency

Max. ₹50,000/- each per annum will be provided for Travel and Contingencies.

Overheads
Overhead amount is towards meeting the cost of academic expenses including infrastructural facilities
at the host institutes, and is permissible as given below: :

a) For projects costing up to ₹1 crore, 10% of the total cost for educational institutions and NGOs
and 8% for laboratories and institutions under Central Government Departments/Agencies;

b) For projects costing more than ₹1 crore and up to ₹5 crore , overheads of ₹15 lakh or 10% of
total cost whichever is less;

c) For projects costing more than ₹5 crore and up to ₹20 crore , ₹20 lakh will be provided as
overheads; and

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d) For projects costing more than ₹20 crore , the quantum will be decided on a case to case basis.

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Section-6. Itemized Budget
6.1. Manpower
6.1.1. Budget for Salaries - DST Grant
Designation Qualification Salary per month Number of Persons Amount Role
Description

6.1.2. Budget for Salaries – Host Institute Contribution

Designation Qualification Salary per month Number of Persons Amount Justification

6.1.3. Budget for Salaries – Industry Contribution

Designation Qualification Salary per month Number of Persons Amount Justification

6.2. Consumables
Please provide the quantified list of consumables along with cost estimates/quotations (Item, Quantity &
Unit cost)

6.2.1. Budget for Consumable Materials - DST Grant

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total

6.2.2. Budget for Consumable Materials (Host Institute Contribution)

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total

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 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total

6.2.3. Budget for Consumable Materials (Industry Contribution)

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total

6.3. Contingencies (Maximum limit Rs. 50,000/-p.a.)

Please provide the basis of cost estimates.

6.3.1. Budget for Contingencies- DST Grant

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total

6.3.2. Budget for Contingencies (Host Institute Contribution)

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total

6.3.3. Budget for Contingencies (Industry Contribution)

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total

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6.4. Other Costs (Outsourcing/ Fabrication/ Testing)
(*Outsourced work, Fabrication charges (but not the fabricated equipment) & Testing charges). Fabricated
equipment should be proposed only under the capital budget.
Please provide the basis of cost estimates/quotations.

6.4.1. Budget for Other Costs-DST Grant

Item 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total
Outsourcing ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹
Fabrication ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹
Testing ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹
Others ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹

6.4.2. Budget for Other costs- Host Institute Contribution

Item 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total
Outsourcing ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹
Fabrication ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹
Testing ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹
Others ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹

6.4.3. Budget for Other costs- Industry Contribution

Item 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total
Outsourcing ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹
Fabrication ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹
Testing ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹
Others ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹

6.5. Domestic Travel – from – DST Grant (Maximum limit Rs 50,000/- p.a.)
Please provide the basis of cost estimates in the Annexure. (Journeys, purpose)
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Total
₹ ₹ ₹ ₹
₹ ₹ ₹ ₹
₹ ₹ ₹ ₹

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6.6. Equipment proposed to be procured
Please provide justification on the use of equipment in project. Provide supporting Quotation

6.6.1. Budget for Permanent Equipment – DST Grant

Unit Landed Cost
Foreign/ Number Total
Description of Equipment (CIF, Custom Duty
Indigenous of Items (in ₹ lakhs)
etc.)
₹ ₹
₹ ₹
₹ ₹

6.6.2. Budget for Permanent Equipment – Host Institute Contribution

Unit Landed Cost
Foreign/ Number Total
Description of Equipment (CIF, Custom Duty
Indigenous of Items (in ₹ lakhs)
etc.)
₹ ₹
₹ ₹
₹ ₹

6.6.3. Budget for Permanent Equipment – Industry Contribution

Unit Landed Cost
Foreign/ Number Total
Description of Equipment (CIF, Custom Duty
Indigenous of Items (in ₹ lakhs)
etc.)
₹ ₹
₹ ₹
₹ ₹

6.7. List of equipment available with participating agencies, relevant to the project
Description of Equipment Foreign/ Agency where it is located
Indigenous

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Justification for Itemized Budget
Please provide justification against each sub-heading below, along with supporting Quotation.

Consumables

Contingency & Travel

Other Costs

Permanent Equipment

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Section-7. Biodata of Investigators
7.1. Principal Investigator (1):
7.1.1. Name, Designation, Agency:

7.1.2. Gender & Date of Birth:

7.1.3. Qualifications:

7.1.4. Employment Experience (Last 10 years):

7.1.5. Publications (Last 5 years):

7.1.6. Patents:

7.1.7. Research Thesis Guided:

7.2. Investigator (2):

7.2.1. Name, Designation, Agency:

7.2.2. Gender & Date of Birth:

7.2.3. Qualifications:

7.2.4. Employment Experience (Last 10 years):

7.2.5. Publications (Last 5 years):

7.2.6. Patents:

7.2.7. Research Thesis Guided:

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7.3. Investigator (3):
7.3.1. Name, Designation, Agency:

7.3.2. Gender & Date of Birth:

7.3.3. Qualifications:

7.3.4. Employment Experience (Last 10 years):

7.3.5. Publications (Last 5 years):

7.3.6. Patents:

7.3.7. Research Thesis Guided:

7.4. Investigator (4):

7.4.1. Name, Designation, Agency:

7.4.2. Gender & Date of Birth:

7.4.3. Qualifications:

7.4.4. Employment Experience (Last 10 years):

7.4.5. Publications (Last 5 years):

7.4.6. Patents:

7.4.7. Research Thesis Guided:

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