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Research and Development Programme in Water Sector

The scheme aims to solve water sector problems through effective research and development. It provides Grants-in-Aid to academicians, universities, laboratories, government departments, and Non-Governmental Organizations to fund basic, applied, and action research projects.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Research and Development Programme in Water Sector
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Water Resources,River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsAcademician, Investigator, University, Laboratory, Fellowship, Remuneration, Subsidy

Before you apply

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