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Section 6: Relevance of the proposal in Indian/ISRO context

The importance of the project should be brought out in this section in the light of

the Indian/ISRO context. If the proposal is prepared in consultation with ISRO

Scientists/Engineers please indicate the presenter’s name and address. (It is advised that

the project proposal be discussed with ISRO before submitting for funds)

Please indicate the matters relating to scientific and technical advancement of

knowledge, issues concerning application of the new knowledge to the needs of ISRO for

promoting Space Technology in the country.

Section 7: Review of the available expertise within the investigation group/

institution

The section is essentially to summarize the background of the investigators. Bio-

data of the Principal Investigators who are already in position and available for the

project are to be given here, to establish credential for undertaking the project and to

highlight relevance of the project to the research already going on in the sponsoring

institution.

While providing the list of publications include (a) names of journal/Publisher etc.

Summery details of the projects (completed/on-going or proposed) with different

Investigators may be given.

Section 8: Work plan/ Methodology

It is essential that from this statement the other experts in the field should get a

clear understanding of the research technique to be employed in the project as distinct

from data/sample collection activities and routine activities. Further, the description

should indicate precisely how the stated objectives will be achieved. Discuss different

methods of approach in order of priority.

Section 9: Time schedule

On the basis of work elements identified earlier, the time schedule should be

drawn. Here specific indications of milestone will help in periodic evaluation of the

progress of the project. It is once again cleared here that lead-time for creation of

infrastructural facilities be computed on realistic basis.

Section 10: Budget

Summery of the budget (year wise) may be prepared after filling on Budget for

manpower and Budget for permanent equipment. Give realistic estimate of costs of

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