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Introduction
The bilateral cooperation in Science & Technology
between the Government of India and the Government
of Sri Lanka is being implemented through Indo-Sri
Lanka Sub-commission on Science & Technology
Programme of Cooperation
A Programme of Cooperation (POC) in S&T was concluded
in January 1997 which was renewed in October 1998.
Modes of Cooperation:
· Joint Scientific Projects.
· Exchange of scientists
· Exploratory visits.
· Training.
Subject Areas
· Biotechnology
· Information Technology (including Software
development, electronics & communication)
· Alternate (renewable) Energy.
· Space Technology and Remote Sensing.
· Technology Transfer, Training and Collaborative
Projects.
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.
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-Sri Lanka Sub-commission
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.
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: [email protected]
Sri Lanka: Mr. P. Suba Singhe
Senior Assistant Secretary
Ministry of Economic Reforms, Science & Technology
Govt. of Sri Lanka
No. 320 T.B. Jayah Mawatha Colombo-10.
Ph. 00941 693752
FAX 00941 554845
E. Mail: [email protected]
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