Call for Proposals
Establishment of Biotech-KISAN Hub in the North East Region of India under the leadership of a champion, who will act as a Facilitator. The Facilitator should be from an Institute in North East Region of India. Hub will create a network by developing strong linkages with top quality scientific institutions from across the country and State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) / Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) / existing state agriculture extension services / system and other Farmers’ organizations in the NER. Biotech-KISAN Hub will have a tinkering laboratory.
The Hub and its facilitator will partner with at least 3 institutions / KVKs etc. from North East Region of India and should enter into agreement with each of the collaborating partner / institution with defined contribution for achieving the envisaged objectives.
If scientists during the course of these programmes identify a
problem, which would require larger funding; it would be possible for them to submit the research project proposal to the Programme for additional funding. The proposal will be considered by the relevant Expert Committee / Task Force of the Programme and based on the genesis of the project and the solution hypothesised, additional funds may be provided.