Chapter introduction Preamble

Implementation of MODROBS and RPS Schemes

With the view of ensuring effective implementation of these schemes, the Council has set up an Advisory Board, namely the Board of Research comprising eminent scientists, engineers, technologists, academicians and industrialists.

AICTE invites project proposals under the above schemes and provides information through an advertisement and through its official website.
MODROBS: After an initial scrutiny at the Bureau level, the proposals are evaluated by a duly constituted expert committee. Based on the recommendations of the expert committee, the Council approves grant-in-aid under the scheme.
During the period 2007-08, the Council received 1543 proposals under the Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence (MODROBS) scheme. These proposals were evaluated as per the approved procedure by expert committees duly constituted by the Council. Based on the recommendations of the expert committee, a total of ­­­ 468 proposals were approved for financial assistance amounting to Rs.4233.39 Lakhs. During the financial year 2007-08, the Council has released Rs.2638.37 Lakhs under the MODROB scheme.