Lok Sabha Question No. 5305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-05
Subject: NRDC
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Santosh Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

## DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5305 ANSWERED ON 05.04.2023.

## NRDC

## 5305 SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  aim  and  target  of  National  Research  Development  Corporation (NRDC);
- (b) whether NRDC has identified innovators to promote technology in the country preferably for the rural innovation;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof including the numbers of innovators, State and project-wise; and
- (d)  whether NRDC has sanctioned and released any funds to the innovators and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (Dr. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) is a Government of India enterprise under the administrative control of Department of Scientific &  Industrial Research  (DSIR), Ministry of  Science  & Technology, established in 1953 under Section 25 (now Section 8) of the  Companies Act, 2013.    The  vision,  mission  and  mandate  of  the corporation is as follows:

## Vision:

To be a leading Technology Transfer Organization in India

## Mission:

To  promote,  develop,  nurture  &  commercialize  innovative,  reliable  & competitive  technologies  from  R&D  institutes  through  value  addition  & partnership.

## Mandate:

- To effectively translate the outcome of R&D institutes to industry for creating wealth and jobs for the society
- Hand-holding support to Innovators and start-ups
- Provide consultancy & information on S&T Matters to all stake-holders
- To facilitate & implement Govt. of India's S&T Promotional Projects & Flagship Programs within country & abroad.

To meet its mandate, National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), has  been  carrying  out  both  commercial  and  promotional  activities,  the details of activities are summarized below: -

## Commercial Activities:

-  Licensing of technologies to companies and end user organizations.
-  Intellectual  Property  Rights  (IPR)  consultancy  to  R&D  Institutes, Industry / MSME and individual inventors.
-  Export of Indian technologies / know-how and services.
-  Execution of turnkey projects abroad based on indigenous technologies.
-  Execution of Consultancy Projects

Promotional  Activities:  Implemented  through  two  schemes  mentioned below:

Scheme1:  Programme for Inspiring Inventors & Innovators (PIII):

The  programme  is  planned  to  encourage  the  innovators  /  inventors  in developing new innovative technologies & products as well as  rendering technical and financial assistance for protection of inventions by filing IPR

in India and abroad.

The major activities carried out are:

- i. Technology Development, Validation and Commercialization (TDVC)

- ii.
-  Support the technology from POC stage to Pre-commercialization
-  Seed  funding  by  way  of  equity  for  taking  technology  from  precommercialization to commercialization stage
- Patent Assistance
- iii. Managing Incubation Centres
- Scheme 2: Programme for Development of Technologies for Commercialization (PDTC)

The  major  objective  of  the  scheme  is  to  provide  support  to  lab  scale technologies  for  making  it  acceptable  by  the  industry  through  valueaddition, dissemination of information on such developed technologies to industries and provide part of capital as seed fund.

## The activities carried out are:

- i. Maturing of Laboratory Scale Technologies for Commercialization: Value addition viz.  BEDP, Market survey, socio-economic Impact assessment of NRDC Licensed technologies etc.
- ii. Dissemination of Information on Technologies: Exhibitions, Publications,  Advertisement, Industry Interaction meets.
- iii. Start-up India: Seed funding of manufacturing start-ups in incubation centres.
- iv. Opening  of  outreach  office  of  NRDC  for  promoting  IP  and Technology Transfer
5. (b)   The Corporation has identified the technologies developed by various innovators for further promotion under the following scheme activities:
- i. Technology Development, Validation and Commercialization (TDVC)

To accelerate the large scale commercialization process of technologies from Start-ups, MSMEs  and  Industries having high commercial potential or societal impact through financial assistance by way of grant-in-aid and equity participation. Technologies at TRL 2 to 4 will be provided support to extent of Rs.1.00 crore for taking it to TRL 6 to  8  in  Phase  I.  Under  Phase  II,  further  support  of  Rs.1.00  crore  is provided against equity for putting-up commercial plant.

## ii. Techno-Commercial Support

Under  this  scheme,  NRDC  provides  techno-commercial  support  to Indian inventors / scientists / technocrats / NRDC Licensees, etc to make  the  developed  technology  marketable  and  acceptable  to entrepreneurs and industry. NRDC  provides Techno-commercial support of up to Rs.2.00 Lakhs for overcoming minor issues like testing of the product, improvement in prototypes, preparation of comprehensive know-how document, etc.

## iii. Priority Projects:

The objective of Development Projects and Value Addition for Priority Projects  (DPVAPP)  is  to  provide  support  to  R&D  organizations  / Academic Institutions/ NRDC Licensee/Individual Innovator(s) for the development and value addition to the technologies that are at the laboratory scale/bench scale or prototype stage so that these become commercially  successful.  Under  the  scheme,  Corporation  provides technology development fund of upto Rs.10 Lakhs.

- (c) & (d) The list of technologies / Projects, innovators supported by NRDC under TDVC, Techno-Commercial Support and Priority Projects along with the funds sanctioned are listed in Annexure 1

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## Activity: Technology Development, Validation and Commercialization (TDVC)

| FY 2021- 22   | Technology Title                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Key Features                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Beneficiary Name                                               | Funds Sanctioned (Rs Lacs)   |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| 1             | Multi-spectral imaging device combining autoflourescence and tissue oxygenation for AI based Integrative assessment of diabetic foot ulcers and wounds - A hand-held device for tissue analytics, infection detection | Development of illuminated advanced hand-held device for tissue analytics, infection detection, classification and wound tissue oxygenation                                                                                                                                              | Adiuvo Diagnostics Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu        | 82.50                        |
| 2             | Heat Insulating & Fire Insulating Materials and Process of their development                                                                                                                                          | TiFi Yarn developed and patent protected. Design & develop light weight, low cost products like hood, coat, trouser, glovers, shoe, etc. using heat insulating & fire insulating fabric that can withstand extreme heat and fire for more than 150 seconds (Target is 5 minutes or more) | Securefire Safety Industries Pvt. Ltd., Uttam Nagar, New Delhi | 77.80                        |
| 3             | Preclinical validation of 3D printed silicone breast implants for cancer survivors                                                                                                                                    | Manufacturing personalized prosthesis and implants for breast cancer survivors. A silicone 3D printer (Silimac P250), which employs iEAM technology, can handle 'implant-grade' silicones of viscosity upto 4000 Pa.s                                                                    | Prayasta 3D Inventions Private Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka   | 85.00                        |
| FY 2022-23    |                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                                                                |                              |
| 4             | Wearable Methanol Fuel Cell Power Pack for Soldiers                                                                                                                                                                   | Development of light weight, low temperature, compact, portable power pack based on Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel cells                                                                                                                                                            | Aatral Innovations Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu        | 89.20                        |

## ANNEXURE 1

|   5 | TMSG-DC (Thermoelectric Module Static Generator- DC Power)                                                 | Develop low-cost, portable, reliable, integrated, long life, rugged and compact thermo-electric based static DCpower generator of 1 KW generator / scaling up from 200 Wto 1 KW. Device works on the principle of Seebeck effect.   | Prayogik Technologies Private Limited, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh     |   80.00 |
|-----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
|   6 | Reusable and Adjustable Surgical Osteotomy Guide for Fibula Free Flap Surgery in Mandibular Reconstruction | Provide an improved adjustable surgical jig apparatus for fibula free- flap surgery and mandibular reconstruction                                                                                                                   | Precisurg Private Limited,Nagpur, Maharashtra                     |   89    |
|   7 | Aum Voice Prosthesis                                                                                       | Development of affordable and compatible voice prosthesis for throat cancer patients that allows the patient to speak even in the absence of a larynx.                                                                              | Innaumation Medical Devices Private Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka |   59.47 |
|   8 | One Pot Synthesis of Solid And Liquid Bio-Nano (Ag/Cu/Zn) Materials                                        | Scaling up technology for production of Ag/ Cu / Zn bio nano-metals in a single step both solid and liquid phase at lab scale in terms of mL (1000 mL). The product is used as sanitizers and disinfectants.                        | NSMR Private Limited, Roorkee, Uttarakhand                        |   54.87 |

## Activity: Techno-Commercial Support

Year: 2019-20

|   S.No. | Technology Title                                                                                                                                                                | Beneficiary Name                                                   |   Funds Sanctioned (Rs Lacs) |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
|       1 | Water, Cost and Energy Saving RO Based Water Purifier                                                                                                                           | Mr. Naveen Kumar Plot 699, Sector 33, HUDA Urban Estate, Karnal    |                            2 |
|       2 | Smaller millet based break-fast cereals.                                                                                                                                        | UAS, Bengaluru                                                     |                            2 |
|       3 | Field testing of liquid formulation of Pochonia chlamydosporia against nematodes in black pepper                                                                                | ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode, Kerala |                            2 |
|       4 | Field demonstration of biological control of thrips in small cardamom using granular formulation of Lecanicilliumpsalliotae                                                     | ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode, Kerala |                            2 |
|       5 | Specific supplements for Cancer patients.                                                                                                                                       | Esperor Bioresearch, Mumbai                                        |                            2 |
|       6 | Indigenous Johnin from native strain Indian Bison Type of Mycobacterumaviumsbusp. Parabuberculosis for the diagnosis of Johne's disease in domestic livestock as the field test | GLA, University, Mathura                                           |                            2 |

Year: 2020-21

|   S.No. | Technology Title                                                                                                                          | Beneficiary Name                                                                             |   Funds Sanctioned (Rs Lacs) |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
|       1 | Corona Protective Gloves/PPE and Frequently touchable places                                                                              | Dr. BiswarupNeogi/JIS College of Engg., Kalyani                                              |                          2   |
|       2 | High capacity disinfectant spraying machine with auto- retractable hose reel for use in large public spaces                               | Mr. Bhavanarayana Kotte, Ramachandra College of Engineering, Andhra Pradesh                  |                          2   |
|       3 | Activated bamboo carbon filters for enhanced safety in personal protection masks                                                          | Centre for Indian Bamboo Resource & Technology (CIBART), New Delhi                           |                          2   |
|       4 | Foot Operated Sanitizing station                                                                                                          | Rudrani Hospitality Solutions, Okhla, New Delhi                                              |                          2   |
|       5 | Space Sanitizer                                                                                                                           | Mr. Navneet Pal, Kanpur- Individual                                                          |                          2   |
|       6 | Preparation of prototype of washable &reuseable PPE Kit for corona warriors for commercial scale                                          | Mr. Nagesh Netaji Bramhanathakar/MIT-center for analytical research & studies, Aurangabad-MS |                          2   |
|       7 | Treatment of wastewater discharged from Covid-19 hospital and other screening centres by using electrochemical based "Elcogen Technology" | LN Indtech Services Pvt. Ltd. Bhubneshwar                                                    |                          2   |
|       8 | Novel Carbontube based hand sanitizer and hand wash gel                                                                                   | Biocyte Institute Of Research & Development (Bird), Sangli                                   |                          1.8 |

Year: 2021-22

|   S. No. | Technology Title                                                                                                                                                                                              | Beneficiary Name                                                    | Funds Sanctioned (Rs )   |
|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|
|        1 | Preparation of Arappu (Albizia Amara) Based Herbal Shampoo Fortified With Fruit Pulp Extract of Aegle Marmelos and Testing the Efficacy of the Product for Acceptability and Applicability                    | Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomus), G N MillsCoimbatore | 2,00,000.00              |
|        2 | High Precision Optical Standard Glass Scales- commonly used in precision measurement applications, such as in coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), having accuracy upto 2 nano meters (Know-how Document)    | Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) Bangalore         | 25,000.00                |
|        3 | High Precision Optical Standard Glass Scales commonly used in precision measurement applications, such as in coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), having accuracy upto 2 nano meters (Prototype development) | Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bengaluru        | 2,00,000.00              |
|        4 | Production of first indigenous growth promoter 'Mycobactin J' for the growth of Mycobacterium para-tuberculosis, a major pathogen infecting livestock and humans                                              | GLA University, Mathura                                             | 2,00,000.00              |
|        5 | Production of Anti Corrosive Carbon based paint and coating from the waste tyre pyrolysis char                                                                                                                | Ln Indtech Services Pvt Ltd, Odisha                                 | 2,00,000.00              |

Year: 2022-23 (as on 28.02.2023)

|   S.No. | Technology Title                                                                                                                                   | Beneficiary Name                                                                                                              |   Funds Sanctioned (Rs Lacs) |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
|       1 | Validation of lateral flow based rapid assay for the differential sero-diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) infection in animals | Centre for Vaccines and Diagnostic Research, GLA University, Mathura                                                          |                         2    |
|       2 | Preparation of know-how document of "A process of manufacturing of Graphene from Waste Plastics                                                    | Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand / Prof. Nanda Gopal Sahoo                                                            |                         0.25 |
|       3 | Development and Standardization of Technologies for Extraction and Value Addition of Natural Fibers                                                | Centre for Indian Bamboo Resource and Technology (CIBART), New Delhi                                                          |                         2    |
|       4 | Optimizing Helical Flow Drip Emitter through Lab Testing                                                                                           | Mr.VenkataRamamohanRamac handrula, Individual inventor from Hyderabad                                                         |                         1.75 |
|       5 | Advance Micro Ear Surgical Instruments Kit                                                                                                         | Sharada University, Greater Noida                                                                                             |                         2    |
|       6 | Adjustable Tapered Vice                                                                                                                            | MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad                                                                                        |                         2    |
|       7 | Development and Performance Evaluation of Mulberry Waste Biopolymer Composite Based Mulching Mats                                                  | The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru and Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSR&TI), Mysuru |                         2    |
|       8 | Underwater Kikkisa and Weed Removal Cutting Machine for Irrigation canals and water drains                                                         | Ramachandra College of Engineering, Andhra Pradesh                                                                            |                         2    |
|       9 | Fabrication of semi-automatic seed Cube making Machine                                                                                             | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore                                                                         |                         1.97 |
|      10 | Development of Kodo Millet milk beverage powder                                                                                                    | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore                                                                         |                         2    |

Activity: Priority Projects

Year: 2019-20

|   S.No. | Technology Title                                                                                | Beneficiary Name   |   Funds Sanctioned (Rs Lacs) |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------------------|
|       1 | Upgradation of the Millets based value added food products & its Process technology             | UAS, Bengaluru     |                           10 |
|       2 | Develpment and standarisation of technologies for extraction and value addition of Nettle fiber | CIBART, Delhi      |                           10 |

Year: 2020-21

|   S. No. | Technology Title                                                                                                                        | Beneficiary Name                                                    |   Funds Sanctioned (Rs Lacs) |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
|        1 | New Prototype Development for NavRakshak PPE                                                                                            | Institute of Navel Medice, Indian Navy, GOI                         |                          5   |
|        2 | Al-enabled Covid virtual test kit : A cloud based healthcare technology                                                                 | VBRI Innovation Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi                                |                         10   |
|        3 | Plasma Activated Ozone Sanitizer                                                                                                        | Institute of Design of Electrical measuring instruments, Mumbai     |                         10   |
|        4 | Rapid and reliable diagnostic biosensors for covid-19                                                                                   | The M.S. University of Baroda                                       |                          9.9 |
|        5 | Development of Scalable, safe and cost effective process for API of Unifenovir (Arbidol) a promosing repurposed drug for Covid 19 India | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) |                         10   |

Year: 2021-22

|   S. No. | Technology Title                                                                                                                 | Beneficiary Name                                                                                       |   Funds Sanctioned (Rs Lacs) |
|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
|        1 | Development of High Temperature Self-sustaining Low Energy Nuclear Reactor (LENR) - a source of energy with no harmful emissions | Swami Vivekananda Yoga AnusandhanaSamsthana (S-VYASA University), Bangalore                            |                         9.95 |
|        2 | Agro Farming &Gardening Machine                                                                                                  | Indiaskillpedia Foundation Govt. of Assam & Work carried at: M/s Prenach Tools, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |                        10    |
|        3 | Additive manufacturing of micro architected materials for energy and mechanical applications                                     | Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bengaluru                                           |                        10    |

Year 2022-23 (as on 28.02. 2023)

|   S. No. | Beneficiary Name                                                                                                                         | Technology Title                                             |   Funds Sanctioned (Rs Lacs) |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
|        1 | Scalable Synthesis of Graphene and its Derivatives from Rice Straw Waste and their Applications in Energy Storage and water purification | Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand                     |                           10 |
|        2 | Bioadhesive patch for buccal/ sublingual delivery of Insulin                                                                             | Department of Pharmacy from Central University of Rajasthan  |                           10 |
|        3 | Field testing of lime based microbial formulation for soil amelioration and disease management                                           | ICAR- Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode, Kerala |                           10 |

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