The objective of this scheme is to support promising research and development projects which are socially relevant and have immediate application to find solutions to socio-economic problems.

Under this scheme financial assistance is provided for a maximum of 3 years duration to scientists and researchers working in any of the educational institutions/industries/ voluntary agencies within the State recognized for carrying out R&D projects. The work should be of applied nature and generally should have social relevance and usefulness to our State.

Every year about 10-15 projects in various development sectors such as :

are supported.