11.6.3UGC-DAE CSR (Consortium For Scientific Research) It is proposed that during XI Plan, the three centres must concentrate to retain their leading positions in specific areas of research and characterization facilities of general interest to university researchers should be set-up at all the three centres. Some repetition of in-house facilities between the three centres is desirable as these centres are geographically located in different regions of the country. It is also suggested that university scientists should be encouraged to pursue research in new areas like RF Cavities using Superconductors. Efforts shall be made to start research activities in Biological, Chemical and Engineering Sciences, since the Consortium will be successful in facilitating collaborative programs with DAE only if the Consortium itself has active research programs in these areas.
