Rajiv Gandhi Science kL Technolorn Csmmfssion Government of Maharashtra

Dr. W.V. Sapse No. WGSTC/File -2015/CR-29, Member Secretary Mantsalaya, 7 t h floor,

Madam Cama Road, Mumbai - 400 032.

Tel. 022-22024711/22024755. Email: rgstcmaha@rediffmail.com Date: 31st March, 2016,

Sub: RGSTC- 'I'IFAC Internship Scheme for Providing Technical support to MSMEs by Leveraging the Capabilities of Students and Faculty of Pdlytechnics in Maharashtra.

Dear Dr. Wagh,

I am writing you in pursuance of the discussions we had on 30Lh March 2016 with Dr. Anil I<altodkar, Chairman, RGSTC, regarding the above mentioned scheme. Dr. Suresh Yavalkar, Dy Director, DTE, and Prof. V.V. Mahajani, Advisor, RGSTC, were also present.

Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission have approved this scheme with the objective of bridging together the need to provide hands on problem solving experience to s tudents as well as faculty and support needed for problem solving and technology upgradation in the industry. You have provided active support and helped in identifying potential Polytechnics t o get the scheme started. However, during the presentations made by the interested polytechnics, the Project Appraisal Committee of the Commission noticed tha t accommodating the necessary contact period, in two spells, as has been considered necessary to achieve the desired results is difficult to manage in the present structure of the Diploma Course,

In t he above background, yesterday's discussion was very useful. We all agreed that such a scheme is essential in the context of nurturing a culture of innovation that has become more important than ever before. We discussed the feasibility of the scheme and possible options for its implementation without comprot-rlising its core objectives. Consensus emerged ...-.... on the _ following I.I_ . p-pints.

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1. The 6 months project work in 211'1 phase of the scheme may be preferably done on a full t ime basis. This may be feasible in case of autonomous polytechnics,

2. In case of o ther polytechnics, the 6 months project work may be carried out during vacation periods (beginning with summer vacation after second year).

n t work during holidays utside the period when the opinecl that this should be

feasible while remaining fully consistent with the guidelines of the regulator (AICTE, ...I. For effectiveness, such polytechnics should be close to MSME clusters participating in the scheme. We could also consider similar approach in the context of technology needs in tribal and rural areas. STRC a t GUG was mentioned in this context.

3. Details of the scheme should be quickly worked out in consultation with concerned stalteholders.

4. The scheme may be launched during the academic year 2015-16. 5. To begin with 2 normal polytechnics and 2 autonomous polytechnics may be

selected to launch the scheme.

Considering these points, please suggest the necessary modifications in the scheme guidelines. Your help is also needed in completing the proce$s of selecting the most suitable polytechnics. The process has to be completed by 3 ' d week of April 2016 to enable the institutions to select interns in time to start the assignment in May 2016.

With regards,

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Abhay Wagh, Chairman, Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, 49, Kherwadi, Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400 051.

Dr. S.K. Mahajan, Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra, 3, Mahapalilca Marg, Dhobi Talao, Mumbai - 400 001.

. Suresh P. Yavalkar, Deputy Director, Directorate of Technical ducati ion, Govt of Maharashtra, 3, Mahapalilca Marg, Dhobi Talao, Mumbai - 4'00 001.

(A.V. Sapre)

Shri Braltash 6. Sayagavi, Assistant Secretary, Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, 49, Kherwadi, Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400 051.

Scheme fo'ct!. Pro-vkdii1g '3'ecf111ic~.I Si'i~)po~*I to the MSMEs bv l,even.aging the Capabilities ------

o f Stucierlts and Faculty of Polytechnics in .Maharashtra

The MSMEs in lndia have tilade maximi~ni. contribution to employment and exports. Ilo\vever, clue to lac;< of reso:irces (finance, knowledge, network, in house cappbilities etc). thin margins and increasing market conlpetitiun: they have not been able to infuse technology in e continuous maliner. prevent obsolescence and as such many of them have become technologically deficient over a perioc-1 of timz, The MSME P ~ o ~ r a m uf TIFAC has been developing industry - a.cademia interaction platform ~vhe le rhe MSTVIE cluster industries and the nearby 'I'echnical Institutions interacts towards utilizing the technical capabilities and expertise of'the academia for providing R&D and tect~nical support to the cluster indust~.ies.

However, I t llas been felt that the interaction oft-echnical institutes i.vith the cluster industries !)as re:nai~:ed rather tiiuitcd anil i.i~ti.icicd io ihe ievel of facuity only (pro.jectistuciy investigal-ors) \viih Iirt le or 110 invoI\:ement of students.

Our Academia!technical institutes india has vast pool of human resource in the forrrl of students. 'These s t~ ld~ ,n t s are not snfficientlp oriented towards reaching oul io the MSME ?. Sector. I he enonnous student and -fatuity resource of -engineering and higher technical institutes could be of immense benefit to the cluster industries tbwards addressing their tech~iical probienls besides facilitating adoption of relevant technologies. Greater involve~nent of students and faculty with i~~dus t r ie j inay also help in developing an innovation culture into ths MSMEs by way of access to 'r:ilrnan rcsource to trznr;for~r~ their innovative ideas iilto reality.

Such all dpproach, ?,:ill 3 1 s ~ faci;ithtt greater opporiuniiies for st~lclcnts h i . hanlls or! prac:ical experience of working in the industries and develcping closer linkages with industries which may prove beneficial for them i r ~ terms of honing their skills and knovvledge and make i t more industry relevant.

Thus, this proposed new scheme \vould encourage enhanced and continued involvemenr of students and fjculty of technical institutions ni th industrizs and provide techniral 2nppo1-t to the othenvise tech~~ologically deficient MSMEs. More importantly, such a process should be able to nurture an innovation ecosystem which could benefit both the MSMEs as well as ' le technical institutions.

2.0 Objectives

Creation of a platform for establishing interaction between academia ancl MSME industries on a lnut~lally win-win bayis. Es~abiishirig a platform for the MSME cluster industries to access K&C'and technic?! support leveraging the knowledge bass of faculty and knowledgeable hu~nan resource in the forin of students from of techrlical instirutions. J'roviding hands on engagement and practical experience to l.he stucients and faculty on existing I technical challel~ges in the industry and nurturing an innovation ecosyst.em that benefits both the inclustt-)i as well as the technical institution.

3.1 Criteria for Selection of Institutions

E'olytechnics, either owtled by Govt. or recognized by AICTE. 1nstitl::ion and conceinecl Department to have a prior and proven track record of research work, extra mural funding, RcPcD consultancy and working with industries in the desired domain. Preference to be given to such Institutes having track record of reaching out to TvlSMEs. The Institution should preferably be more than 10 years old with concerned Deparrinenl (to which faculty ancl students belong) not less than 7 years old. To start with a masimu~n of five ( 5 ) polytechnics would be co~nmissioned.

3.2 1dentific:aBisrr of Students

Polytechnic to engage students pursuing Lliplon~a. Activities (training, project work) under this scl!eine at Stage !st and Stage 2nd sho;lld be part of the academic requirement for the swdents.

The institutes may source students from their own courses or froin the recognized similar other institutions.

The inentoring fa.culty to be of the level of Assistant Professor and above. The wentor sho1.11~1 have broader domain knowleclye relevant tn the problem expected to be tackled with the industry.

3.3 Pirlancial Support

The support will be provided to the selected Polytechnics in two stages - 1" Stage and 2nd Stage. The 15' Stage support will be a fixed support ,IVlaximurn of Ks. 2.70 l a k h s l a n n ~ ~ i ~ ~ ) for each polytechnic. 'The 2"" stage support ( /laximum of Ks. 2.37 lakhs per project) will be project based variable support to be provided depending on project work.

The I'olylechnic to bc responsible for the cxccution of the project as per the agrzed terms ancl conditions.

3.3.1 Support Modalities:

1" Stage iI?ixetl Support : Rs. 2.70 lakhs (one time annual support to the Institute)

2"d Stage 't'ari;il)le Project Bnsrd Technology !>ei,t.l(ipii:clii 5upl~or . t : M a s . of Rs. 2.37 lahhs f ~ r each project depending on extent of pi-c$ect work and LO be provided in installrnellts based on p r ~ j e c t progress.

Project Duration: 4 rns~ i th s (fiorn the date of prqject sacctionillg including testingltrial period in industry, if any rzcluired)

Break up of Support to-be BJrovided to the Institutes

Stage ISt - Ks. 2.70 lakhs (Fixed)

- - - - - - -- -- - - - -- ---A- - 7----- Cost @s) 1 Sr, 1 Items i

1 No. 1 ! I-.-- - ~ _ _ _ _ / .. .--

1 1 I *a) Student Stipenci Gix. 1,30,000 I i

1 ( (~3,000lst~ident /month for 2 / months internship) - for Max. j

i 1 10 stiidrnr internsiinstitote I

I ! b) Honorariu~n 10 (Max) - one time /

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"Travel Cost %ax, 20,800 I

i i - 1 (@ 10% of manpower cost) /

- ~ t u t e i - Overhead Max. 40,000 I

I i I :-~-4-7 Miscellaneous and C o ~ i t i ~ ~ g ~ : ? c y

i .. - -- --- - -

As Slage 1%' is the internsh~p support, so costs under item 2,3, and it in the above table has been calccllated based on rrlaximum of fixed support (stipend to number of i n t e r ~ ~ s h p s supported with a maximum of 30 internships in a year from polytechnic -t

14onorariiirn to scheme coordinator) .

* The I-ljanpo\ver cost is calculated @ uf 30 students performing internship in MSME industries for 2 months (maximum period) with a stipend of Kc. 3,000trnonth to a student intern.

# The polytechnic may provide incentive to the me~ltoring faculty (ies) from the Institute Overhead as per its norms.

" Travel .sost to cover the cost of all travel related to this scheme under stage 1"'.

Note: In case of less nunrher (d strln'ents m.e pluced for il.atel-n.rl7Q1 in inclzistrir.~, the ror~rl Stoge I"' , f i ~ e r l corrrponent szlypovt to be culc~rlated nccovciingly. The Institute? hu.s to p~ovide u .sej~ovuie Utilization Ct?rtificnle and Stntemerz2' qj'

e . ~ - p ~ u ~ / i i ~ ! r ( , , / [ , I . [Jie ,j%:e<? , y ~ p i ~ ~ i ~ to ~ ~ G c Y / ( ', ~ P T , Y I ! ~ ~ L I j i ! ~ r ~ / r , ? !w U L ~ I / . Y / < J ! / /!!i.r/;c,,

on or i .c.r ! ! i . i rc~t/ to lii;SRT .qs. [ i x ccue nyv hr.

Deliverables by Polytechnics for Stage i":

Interaction with iLlSME clusters/industries to get an initial feel of their technical problems/'c!lallenges and to decide on the placzment of 3tl1dci1~s !:"ith the industries. Identification of students to. be placed in nearby industries based on requirement of industries received. Placing appropriate studerlts (one or two) in industries basecl cn student's background and interest and area of work of the industry. Facilitating initial interaction of students with industries.

= Identifying technical problern/challe~ige of industries through students under the guidance of ~ncntoring fziculty. Mentoring of sti~dents by faculty [one or two) towards defining the problem statement, defini~ig a credible work p!an for developing an approprizte iow cost and easily adoptable, time bound solutions and preparing proposals based on such proposed solutions for consideration of 2"" Stage supporl.

Stage 2nd: Rs. 2,37 lakhs (Maximum) :"on. each project

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items

i I "a) S t ~ ~ ~ l ~ i i t :;ipe~d 1 (Var'able depending on 1 number of students)

b) Honorarium to Scheme Max. 30,000 - one Max. 30,iIOO - one Coordinator time time

Development Cost + Max. 1,00,000 (subject Max. to actual)

M;;: 10,000 Max. 10,000 (@ 10% of (@ 10% of development cost) Development cost) - -- --- -.

Max. 20,000 Max. 20,000 (@ 20% of (@ 20% of

developnient cost) --

Max. 5,000 Ccntingcncy (@ 5%) of development

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'rota1 Pis. 2.37 Ialihs /. 2.01 laltlls

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(Q i ' - --@)I Cost (Fts) I Cost (Rsj

7- -- I

WIax. 72,060 I Pdaz. 36.600 1

As stage 2" is the solution development stage so costs ilncier item 3, 4 & 5 in the above table have been calculated on the basis of development cost. The above

(@ 6,OCOlstudent and 2 students /project for 6

(g c~,O~O/srudent ancl 1 student /project for 6

months) , months) ' i

" i'hi: stipend to stl:dents incliide the stipencl @ 6,000imonth to I project student kjr 6 months tlrll-ation. RGS'TC will support at the Max. 2 students per project. I f !nol.t: stadents are involved the industry or the Institute has to bear the additional cost? if any.

: a , . . ~ I h e Institute may provide iiicentive to the mentoring faculty (ies) from the institute Overhead as per its nonns. " l'ra~tel cost tc cover the cosl of a11 projec: related travel uncler s t a g 2r'd.

Note: The Irlstitzlte hu ,~ to provide u sepcrrnte Urilizution (_lei.iificute uncl Stntelirel/l of'e.cp~~litzrr.c! jut* suci~ ofthe project. linspcnz project filnd to be ucfizr.~le~i,fi[r.t/iet.

o)? 07 iziul-ned to R G S K c1.r ihe ccrse nzay be.

Note: The ir~deasiry to participate nn each project in cash or. k411d. I n c;lre o f cash

participation b j the industry (preferred !r>n(ie), the total project cost t o he norket l

oaat accordingly,

Delirerabies by Institutes for Stage 2"":

Developing complete and finaiized propo~als based on comments and i:~itinl screening duly vetted by the concerned industq

a Presenting the ~roposa ls by faculty ar~ii students (alcng with coficeri~ec! indilstn) r1-i tkle I'~c:lnical Screening Cn~nmittee (7'SC') constitiired for t i l t . purpose of screening proposals. ;

I'roject once approved, developing solutions in time bound manner. Monitoring the project and submitting proFess icports to RGSTC. lnstailing the develsped solution in industries for testing and trial. Submitting final project report endorsed by industry to RGSI'C.

3.4 Type of Solllfions

Working 011 prc?blems of common nature concerning MSME cluster industries woulcl be preferred to be taker1 up for development of' solutions. The solutions need to be of a nature that can facilitate easy adoption by the concerned industries. In case of problems pertaining to specific MSblE industry, patLLicipation of that industry in cash may be requirecl for. develo?meiit of so1ution.s. '['he solutions of the following types tnay be supported:

Raw material: definite improvements in quality, testing etc Process: modification with a view to ease the process, intensifj the process. reduce wastagelrejects, make the process efficient, process auto~nation, ne\+ process. new machine development etc

Protlatrt: di:~eI(-)pi?-l~r;t of altogether. ilz\\: product. irnp:~oi:;!~!i;rlt in 13:-oiluc~ quality, atlditior: o f n e i ~ . fti,atuies in product etc Design: nlodification of existing designt new designs etc

= Packaging Any other with the acceptance of industries and concul-rence of rl:IFAC

!Vote: The .ro?lrtio~s rzeed !o be low cost and ecrsily ncceptahle and prc~cticcrllji ~r~iop:rrbleiinl~~le~~zerltuble in inc/ztstries. Ident~3fiecI prohleilrs ai.icl proposed solzltior~s related to crrens like pure .rofhvare, arms and annnnzents and lzerhnl for7nzllirtion elc nncl those veqztiring l0t.g !erm testing and rvinls rvill not be con.sidet.eci.

3.5 Broad Implementation Mechanism:

a) Identification and defining the technical needs o r problern of specific illdgstl-ies.

Initiation in MSME Clusters

RGSTC to begin with \voultf start the initiatives in such clusters where a technology gap s t ~ ~ d y has aiseady been completed and the problen~s !lave been bro3dly essessed at an aggregatelevel.

B However, other MSrV1.F industries in the vicil:it;. of the Polytzchnic may also be consitfered cieperiding upon the inteicst of ind~rstries.

bj 1%:: :?ea:b:,- identified poiy~.echnics to inter-act ~v i i -h tile c~~ncel-netf and respective Industry Associations nnci individua1 indastries tc! assess their requiremen: O F students and subseqirently defining the problem and designing probable al~d easily adoptable sol tition.

@ To begin with around 6 -7 specific technical probleins may be identified by the Polytechnic.

A maximuin of three (3) projects wouId be allotted for implementation in 2'ld stage to any one particular Polytechlli 5.

c) Problem Definition Ss Address: lMentoring of students by the academia towards reaching out lo the industly to design an appropriate solution.

Activities

e 'The polytecl-iic to mentor students fro111 the . associated fields/ backgz-oui-lils towards r.eaclling out to the irldl~strics.

~3 ' Jhe academia provides own existing R&D infrastructure for any fisearcli activities, if required during the internslrip as also during the project period.

a Stucle~its inti:raci I\ itti 1ntlcist1-ies and "\vor.l;" 01-1 !hi: "problen~" clul.ing 21

detincd period and co~ue up with an appropriale l o ~ v cost solution. ?'hi. "sol~rtion" to be vetted by the industt-y ancl a~a: le~;~ia and solution is recomhznded i provideil to the industries.

rli) Indnstrv

9 The industry to provide €1111 access to students during the internship ancl also during the project periodl if needed.

The industries to ailovi the installation of the developed solution and testing and t:iai oft!;:: solution in its prexises f ' i;~ a defined period.

3 h Specific Roles and Responsfbilities

Rbl;STC 1~ientif.y 4-5 MSME clusters nncl assess cluster requirements of st~idents as training interns. Hcwever, identifica~ion of cluster may aiso be to be llilderialcen with the proposing Polytechnic. Seiecr and associate/link one ncarby polytechnic with each oi ' t l~ese clusters. Facilitate initial dialogue of polyteclinic with cluster industries!'assuciation. Guide. mentor and non nit or the activities oi'the p~ly tcchi~ic .

Polytechnic

Iriteract with MSbfE :luster industjes and identify'assess appropriate niulnber or students for placing in industries. Attach a guide (faculty) with the student interns towarcis Inentoring the students. Identify technical pr3blen1 ancl appropriate low cost easily adoptable/ilnplementabie soluti:~ns in consultation with industrjes. Prepare co~nplete proposal. and present tfie same to RGSTC for consideration Develop solutions as per in.iustry requirement and install thc- same in the industry for testing and trial. PI-epare coinprehensive pro.ject report for sublnission to RGS'TC. Monitor and mentor the students during the period of internship and project period. Thc pro-ject guidirlg/mcrrtoring faculty (ies) to be the main anchor responsible/accou~~tat~le fur t5ie completion of the projects from the side of institute.

3.7 ~Monitorimag arid Screening Mechanism

Monitori~ig: A lnonitoring C:olnmittee (area wise) to be constituted by the Institute in consultation with RGSTC' for approved projects of a particular area consisting of

iioniain experts to guide, moriitor and rcvieii ih:: prirject progress. Techni1:ai l i e i l . ~ i : , . . i . ~

also be provided to the Institute during proi3osal preparation through Lccni Esp;:i.ti.

Two Stage Screening Process:

IS' Stage Screening:

a) Each proposal froin the Institution on . i particu!ar problem gf the il~cius~.rq to be screened 1 sho~-tlisted by the Institute initially for cornplettness and feasibility with the help of locally av~ilable technical experts ancl r.elevant industry persons.

2""tage Screening:

a) Only fina,!ized 1 s!iort!istsd proprrsa!~ after incorporatii~g cG1;liiieiii:; ~o be finally screened .for cor?sideration of RGSTC project support at thc Ir~stiiute level through a 'Technical Screening Committee (TSC) having participation of RGSTC, Institute, Evperts and Industries.

b) 'The finalized proposals to be presented by [he Tnstitute (Faculty and students) to the Technical Screening Comm.ittee.

s ) Recommended projccts by the TSC will be considered for RGSTC suppo1-t. (1) Only approved pro?osals will be eligibie for getting prqject support rroin

RGSTC depending on exterlt of project work.

3.8 Perceived Adva2tages of the Prc i~ ios~d Scheme

For Industries:

Cont~nued technica! and R&D support through nearby Institute LOW cost and easily adoptable custcn. made solutions to address their problems Opportunity to engage the students in the industry - as the student would have already proved the credentials and is already familiar to t:~e industry

For Institu tc.;

a Greatei:, interaction opportunities for students and faculty (academia) with the industries -enhanced participation of academia in practical problem of industries Better and focused training opportunities for st-udents in nearby industries and real hands on experience to the students in the industries

-I Add on possibility for Institutes towards placement of students in industries .- as a /

result of enhanced interaction behveen industries and institutes = Practical problem of indusiries may form part of student project requireti by course

curriculum. Selected projects with good industrial impact and knowledge value may be awarded - recognition to faculty and students

. . . . . :\,rnpli: gpi);)i+Lt~llitli::; ioi IICLV 1:' i ~ i ~ ~ i 'l;!ii~?vledge gt:nerarioii in the k:r!i~ ofpntct~ts and I-i:iec?rchi'it.vie\;i: p:lpt.;s ere

3.9 General '4'erms a i~( ; Conditions

I . Ail support uriclei- stage I s ' arid stage 2!Id will be provided to the Polytechnic. The institute to open a separate account to hatldle RGSTC's support.

2. 'I'he Institute to strictly follow RC;STC's guidelines fb;. support. 3. The institute io vest the resporisibilily of coordinating the scheme at its erzd tc a

rcsponsible and se~iior official (faculty or non - faci~lty). The cool-dinator of the scheme I be the one point source /contact for all correspondences?co~nmunication ar,d with accountability to RGS'TC in matters relatzd to this scheme. The institute to cngage not more than two st~ldznts on a pal-ticular identified problem.

4. The Institute to work out a pro2er niechsnism for engaging sti~cients from other Ir?sti!!l!es a!so.

5. The institute may p!ace any ~iurnber of interns in the industries. But, the suppol.[ will remain the same c?nd as pel the budget break I?:, and support modalities. Excess filnds if any, required at an;: stage to be arranged by the iridustries or by the Institute during the internship a:; also during project. .

6. The r~laxinlurn number of projects to be taken LIP from e3ch institute at a tirne to ke not more than -three.

5. 'I'he Institute will be responsible for all activities of the studer:ts during their inte~nsllil; as also during the project period. 'The internship as well as project \-\;ark-

should bc part of'tne academic requirement for the students. 8 Problems and ~ ~ ' l . ! + ; o n s pertaininghelared ti; p;:re softwal,e, anns ancl armelnents

and herbal for~nulatron etc and those requiring long term testing/trials ivill cot be considered.

9. T i e ins:itilte has to return back. the unutilized fi.~nd to RGSTC Gorx Stage 1" and

Stage 2nd support. 10. I f any project gets foreclosed, the institute has to return back the unutilized fund

immediately. 11. The institute has to submit the utilization certificate and statement of expendit~~re

for the fixed support and for the project suppoi?. 12. Funds for projects to be released in installnients to be decided by RGSTC. 13. The ir~stiti~te wilI be the owner of the solution or technology developed. The

institute to allow details or provide solution to any industry on demand. 14. Any IPK generated as a result of the pro-ject will belong to the institute arid or to

tlre industry as the case may be to be decided between the institute and the indt.istry. RGSTC will have no role in IPR matters.

15. Mere sl~brnission of application for engagement of iristiti~te or submission 01

project proposal to RGSTC imder this scheme will not entiile for cngagernerit ol' support. 'The decision of RGSTC will be final.

! 0 . Illstitl~ie t\, i ! ! !I<< I-~spo!isible io!. d~s ig t l i~ ig :in:! delivery of appropriate Iec'!ii?ii.nl

solation:; to the 111dustry arid also l~s a n y s~!!~szq~ient issues arising o!~t o f i t , ii any.

I. Eackground: The b1SMEs in India nlake significant contribution to employment and cou:it;y's exports. Howver, due to lack of resources (finance, knowledge, network, in house capabilities etc), thin margins and inc~easirig market cotnpetition; they have nor been able to infuse technology in a continuous manner, thus technolo~ical vbsolescznce and as such many of them have becorne technologically deficient over a period of time. The MSME Program of TIFAC has been facilitating putting up of industry - academia interaction platforms where the MSME cluster industries and the nearby Technical Institutions interact towards utilizing the technical capabilities arid expertise of the academia for providing R&D anti teci-~nicai suppot-t to the cluster industries. So far, intcractior? of' technical institutes with the cluster industries have remsinzci largely restricted to the level of faculty only (pr:jzct/'study investigators) wit11 little or no involvement of students.

Gn the other hand, OiK ;lcadetnia/Tec;hnical Institutes have vast pool of hurnan resource in the form of students. However, these students are not sufficiently oriented towarcls reaching oui to the MSME Sector. The snosnlous sh~dent and FacuIty resource of engineering and higher technical institutes could be of imn?ense benefit to he cluster industries to.vvarcis addressing their techi~ical problems besides facilitating adoption of i-elevsn: techiiol~gies. Gre~ter invoivellle~~t of stuc!ents and faculty with industries may als:, hclp i ~ ; developing an innovation culture into the MSMEs by way of access to human rdsource to transfom their innovative ideas into reality. This approac11 is expected to facilitate greater opportiirlities for students for hands on practiczl experience of working in the industries and developing closer linkages with industries which may prove beneficial for them in terms of honing their skills and knowledge and make it more industry relevant.

It is expected that rh~s scheme ul( uld encourage enhanced and continued involvement of students and faculty ~f technical institutions with ind>lstries and provide technical support to the oth':rwise technologically deficient MSMEs. More impoltantly, such a process should be able to nurture an innovation ecosystem which could betiefit both the MSbfEs as well as the technical ~nstitutions in the countl-y

11. Scheme Objectives /a

Creation of a platiorn~ for establishing interaction hetween academia and MSME industries on ;I n~~ltually win-win basis Establishing a plalfolnl for the MSME cluster industries to access R&D and technical suppolt icveraging the kr~owledge base of faculty and

L::lo\vlzd~eable human rcsoul.cc ir! tt-ic forin of siudi.nts from of tcchiii~al

institutions. Providing hands on engagement and practical experience to the s!~ideot.; and faculty on existing tech~iical challenges in the industrj and nurturing an innovation ecosysteni that benefits both the industry as well as the technical institution.

B I H . Eligibility Criteria:

Polytechnics either owned by Govt. or recognized by AICTE. a Institution and concerned Department to havz a prior and proven track

record of research work, extra mural funding, R&D coi;sultancqi ancl working with industries in the desired domain. Preference to be given to such Institutes having track record of reaching out to MSMEs. <Vl I I ? ~ Inslitution shou!d preferab!;! be inore thz:: 10 years old iilitlr concerned 1)epar:mzrit (to which faculty arid stndents belong) not less than 7 years old. To start with a maximum of five (5) polytechnics woilld be selected.

IV. Financial Support Prom RGSTC

The support will be provided to the seiected Institutes in hvo stages.

The ii' Stage suppo~-t will be a fixed s11ppol-t (%laximum of Rs. 2.70 laklis/anni111~) for each polytechnic for internship of s:~lrlents in b!S.Mr ;.ld:~stries towai? ~aentification technical problern of industries and development of problem state~nent.

The Pd stage support (Tvlaximum of Rs. 2.37 lakhs per project) will be prqject based variable t~chnology development support to be provided depending on project work to selected projects.

'The Institutes wil ' be responsible for organizing the internship of students in MSMEs as well a for execution of the tecl~nology Jevelopment project as per the agreed tenns and c;;nditions.

V, What do we expect from Institutes: Deliverables

Interaction with MSME clusters/ind~istries to get an initial feel of their tcchnical problems/challenges and to dec,ide on the placeinerlt of st~idents with the industries. Identification of students to be placed in nearby industries based oil reqilirement of industries receiveti.

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backgrountl and interesi. ;~ild area oi'\.\.ori.; o f i~lciustr-j.'. Facilitating initia! inte!.aciion c ) f stude~~!s wit11 industries. IdentiFying technical problernici~allenge o t il~ciust!-ies through stuc!ents under the guidance of ~ i~entor i l~g iiicul~y. Mentoring of students by kaculty (one or two) towards defining the problem statement, defining a credible work plan for deve!oping an appropriate low

cos: and easily adoptable, time tiounti solutions and preparing proposals based on such proposed solution:; for considi.ration of 2nd Stage support. Preparing a report/booklet i)f the identified intlr~strial problems by st~ldcnts and 6etaiIs of proposed solutions to be handed over to the industries and to

RGSTC. Developing complete and finalizecl p!-opostils based on cvniinents ailcl initial screening duly vetted by the col~ce~ned industry. Presenting the proposa!~ by fsc~i!ty a:id s!uclents (a101ig w i ~ h coii~zriied industly) to the Technical bur-ezning Committee ('I'SC:) constitutecl fc;!. thi. purpose of screeniiig proposals. Project once approved, developing so!utions in time bound manner. blo~iitoring the project and submiiting progress reports to KGS'T'C. Irlstalling the deveIoped solution in industries for testing and trial. Submitting final project report endorsed by industr:, to RGSTC.

Vi4. Selection Criteria for E~nparlelljng ibnstitbates: Procedure

a Pr~li73~;nary scre~ning n F g ;plicatic)n,'proposal by RGSTC b, Presentation of proposals b: Invited Insritutes c. Final ;election based on decision of Project Appraisal Con~nlittee

VII. Dead line for the submissio~l of the spplic;ltion/proposa1: 21 days from the date of publication of advertisement in newspaper inviting proposals under this scheme.

Note: Iniiially a contract of bvo yeurs will be mvarded to selected Polytechnics to operate this scheme under RGSTC - TII% C 's ~ t f S k f E Progmmnze. An agreement will be signed between TIFjlC and the selecteri Institutes. Extension of'contract is subject to the perfornlcmce of the institutes and/ or on the deci.rion of conzpeterrt rzzithori!y of RGSTC

Emjanelment of Polytechnics - . --- Application Fol.m;at

1. Information about the Polytechnic,

I. Name oi' the Instit~lts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I I . F:ul l :\dclr-ess. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 111. Name ::!id clesignation of proposed scheme coorc!inator! nodal person and

cont~ict detail (Phone no. & Einail ID).. .................

(Nodal person should be senior official faculty or non -facu!ty pennanent ly

employed by the Institute)

i Date & Year of sstablishlnent of the Institute.. ..................................

l J . Details 9f existing D~partmentsJCenters:

Name

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vi. Latest Xating of Instit~~telaccreditation by Govt,, if apv.

vii. Recog~~ition/acvardsIar,cla~natio~~s etc. rcceivcd 5y thc lnstitcte or by

Institute l lepa~inent related to perfor.mancs or by students and faculty of

Institute (Provide details), if any.

viii. Approval status (HPQ/UGClATC'I'E etc.).

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Sl. No. Course (Diploma) Date & year of Course initiation and approval

Course wise Faculty information (Provide Details as in Anraex-I) Sc Infrastructure (Provide details in Arrnex-11)

ix. Information about extra mural funding, research project executedltechnologies

developedltechnical & management related con;ultancy activities including

industrial consultancy assignments ~indertaken, studies /innovations

developed, technology coni~nercialization & transfer activities, innovation

suppoi-t system etc. (Annex-HI)

:L Llctails of activities ~!ntierraki:rl during last ,3 >e:lr.s rewards ~.enchiiig o t ~ t ro

W M E s or providing tec11nii:ni or SLYD re1nti:ti s!.~ppoi-t to MSi\,lIEs.

\.i. Dctails about existing activiti:?.; related to Science & Technology al!d existing

centre of excellence, i l ' any ( i f necessary piovidt: information in separate

sheet).

xii. National/international events organizeti related to inncvationltechnological

exhibition/workshop/technol~~gy transfers/S&T exhibi1:ions in last three years

(provide details in separat~ sheeijl if any. ..,

X I I I . NationalIIntcrnationsl sollaboration (specific. areas), if a.ny (provide details).

xiv. Any other ir?:b~mation

uv. Why you are inte~:sted in being ernpanelled under this scheme (brief write up

atiach a separate sheet).

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I~iformationn about MSiME Cluster (s) I MSME Inda~stries in the viciniQ

o f the Hrlstitute

Namc (s) o f the MSbIE clustedMSME industries

Fxpected no, of micro, slr~all ancl lnediurn enterprises in the vicinity/cl~tster

Prcducts manufactured by hiSME cluster/MSMT: industries

Perccivecl technical issl~es and challeilges in the cluster industries !MShlEs

Concerned disciplines:'depart!~~i:nts of the Institute which can work with the

above MShllE clusters!MSME inclustl.ies depending o n area of work of the

MS.MEs.

Linkage of the Institute with the MSME cluster/MSME industries. In what

waylform? PI. spec ie .

Is the MSME cluster inciustrieslMShlE industries .?atly to place students from

your Institute for internship purpose initially and fc,r project execution.

Undertaking by the Institute

l 'he information provided above is true and 1.i the hest of Institute's

knowledge. If anything is found false or irlcort-ect at any stage, the

eilipanelment of the Institute may be cancelled by 'I'IFAC without any prior

notice to the Institute.

Yigni~ture anti ;*l;irt:e ot'Head of the ins i i tu i io~a .i.titl~ tl;rte arid .;e;ll

Endorsement bv MSPdE Cluster Industrv Association / &IS&lli: Industries

We, ttle (Industry Association) have read the

TJ.FAC scheme and we are ready to provide internship oppoi-tunities and prc~jezt opportunities

to [Ile stLlcients of ( r l s L e Name). We

provide our best possible help and infrastructural support to the st~ldents placed in our

indusrries during internship as weil during project period. We also agree to facilitate testing

and trial of solutior~s developecl by students in our industries zrld their further adoption.

Signature and Name of tllc a~ithorized signatory Irom Inclustry Associaitiocn a j i ih date

a n d seal.

(Note: In case there is no registered industry association then please endorse the proposal by

few i~lclustries in the vicinity of the instinlie)

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