Objectives:

To generate indicators for Indian Science in the form of

• a series of annual reports which will facilitate closer monitoring of scientific outputs, impact factors and
• a ready means of comparative evaluation of national output vis-�-vis other nations, states, sectors, or institutions.

To create a database for ten years to map trends and try to find if there are underlying correlation of performance.

Useful to the policy makers & planners, decision makers, researchers, students, R&D etc.

Interested Institutions, organizations, registered societies, professional & industrial associations, GOI departments, universities, etc. may submit their proposals to NISSAT/ DSIR.

Write to NISSAT for the project proposal format or download from
http://www.dsir.nic.in/vsdsir/forms/project.doc

Contact:

Dr. A. Lahiri, Adviser & Head, National Information System for Science & Technology (NISSAT), Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110 016

TeleFax: 11-6516078
Email: alh[at]nic[dot]in

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