Programmes & Schemes

The initiative connects top scientists and organisations with Indian farmers. The program's objective is to assist small and marginal farmers in increasing agricultural productivity through scientific intervention and the development of best farming practices. The programme also promotes the development of bio-based agri-enterprises in rural areas.

1.  A recognized leader working in any public or private institution / university, foundation or society with a proven track record of leading the projects in the areas related to transfer and demonstration / dissemination of technologies at farmers’ level and well versed with the problems of farmers at grass root level in the region in partnership with 5-8 research institution / universities.
2. The Programme is intended for those institutions having substantial infrastructure and commitment to undertake farmers’ oriented outreach programmes.
3. The host institutions should have a functional laboratory, certificate of performance either by farmers / DSIR recognition / ICAR / Department of Agriculture and Cooperation / voluntary NGO status or recognition for service to farmers etc., successful financial and technical implementation of at least two projects funded by any government agencies related to dissemination of proposed technologies and training of large number of farmers, skill development etc.

• ● Technology Interventions for Disabled and Elderly (TIDE) ›
• ● Visiting Research Professorship (VRP) for North Eastern Region (NER) ›
• ● Scheme for Funding Industry Relevant R&D ›
• ● Collaborative Scientific Research Programme ›
• ● SERB POWER Translation Grant ›
• ● NIDHI-Centers of Excellence (NIDHI-CoE) ›