No.
1/3/2002-TIFAD
Government of
India
Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy
Block-14, CGO Complex,
Lodhi
Road, New Delhi-110 003
(Continued during 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08)
To,
Pay
& Accounts Officer, MNRE, New Delhi
All State Nodal Agencies
MNRE Regional Offices
Subject: Implementation of “Technology
Information Assessment and Databank
(TIFAD)” Scheme- Administrative Approval for
the year 2002-2003 regarding.
Sir,
In
continuation of this Ministry’s Administrative Approval no. 1/1/2001-TIFAD
dated 21.06.2001, I am directed to convey the sanction of the President of
India to the continuation of the implementation of the Scheme entitled
“Technology Information Forecasting, Assessment and Databank (TIFAD)” during
the year 2002-03 for a total outlay of Rs. 2.50 Crore. The Scheme provides for
taking up various activities in this area in the Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy and providing grant-in-aid to State Nodal Agencies for installation of
VSAT/ISDN connectivity, Server, PCs, UPSs and Software for establishment of the
Renewable Energy Network (RENET).
2. The implementation
of the Scheme will be as per the terms and conditions as were applicable for
the year 2001-02 referred to above.
3. Various State Nodal
Agencies are requested to initiate action for speedy and timely implementation
of the already sanctioned TIFAD
Scheme and send proposals for taking up new projects during 2002-03.
4. This issues under
the delegated powers of the Ministry and with the concurrence of IFD, vide
their sanction no. IFD/SAN/104/149/2002-03 dated 9/7/02.
yours faithfully,
Copy to:-
1.
Principal
Director of Audit, Scientific Department, DGACR Building, IP Estate, New Delhi.
2.
Adviser,
Planning Commission, New Delhi.
3.
All Group
Heads, MNRE
4.
MD, IREDA, New
Delhi.
Copy for information to:-
1.
PS to MOS, New
and Renewable Energy(Independent Charge).
3. Director (F)/ Director
(P&C)/ Director (TIFAD)/Controller of Accounts/Dy. Controller of Accounts.
No.
1/1/2001-TIFAD
Government
of India
Ministry
of New and Renewable Energy
Block No. 14, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Dated : 21.06.2001
To,
The
Pay & Accounts Officer, MNRE,
New Delhi.
All
State Nodal Agencies.
MNRE Regional Offices.
Subject: Implementation
of “Technology Information Forecasting, Assessment and Databank (TIFAD)” Scheme
- Administrative Approval for the year 2001-02 - regarding.
Sir,
I
am directed to convey the sanction of the President of India for the implementation
of the scheme entitled “Technology Information Forecasting, Assessment and
Databank (TIFAD)” Scheme during the year 2001-02 for a total outlay of the Rs.
92.56 lakh. The scheme provides for taking up various activities in this area
in the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources and providing grant-in-aid
to State Nodal Agencies for installation of VSAT, Server, PCs, UPSs and
Software for establishment of the Renewable Energy Network (RENET).
OBJECTIVES:
2. Main objectives of
the Technology Information Forecasting, Assessment and Data Bank (TIFAD) Scheme
are:
(i) Creation of Computerization
and Information Technology (IT) facilities for the Ministry’s Headquarters, its Regional Offices and the Solar Energy Centre.
(ii) Creation
of facilities for internet/intranet access and establishing linkages with the
Technology Institutions/Technology Providers in the area of renewable energy
nationally and globally through VSAT systems, Modems and other IT tools.
(iii) Creation and Updation of
Databases/Databanks and
establishment of the Technology
Information System in the area of renewable energy in the
country.
(iv) Involving
as well as providing guidelines and financial support to nodal agencies,
industries, technology institutions, Consultants and Non-Governmental
Organizations, involved in the area of renewable energy in the country, for
creation of IT facilities,
Databanks and maintaining minimum
standards.
(v) Creation
of facilities and development of Software for establishment of Management
Information System (MIS) and computerized on-line electronic monitoring of
projects and programmes in the area of renewable energy in the country.
(vi) Taking up studies for
Technology Information Forecasting, Technology Assessment and Databank.
(vii) Taking up studies for the
Assessment of specialized manpower requirement for development and utilization of renewable energy in the country.
(viii) Co-ordination with TIFAC in
DST for creation of databases, Technology Forecasting, Technology Assessment,
Patent matters etc. and with the
Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).
(ix) Co-ordination with NIC,
Department of Personnel, Department of Statistics, and the PMO on Information
Technology and creation/transfer of Data.
I.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
3. Main
activities of Technology Information Forecasting, Assessment and Databank
(TIFAD) Scheme are given below:-
(i) Grant-in-aid to State Nodal Agencies:
Grant-in-aid up to the
extent of 50%, subject to a maximum of
Rs. 5.00 lakh per State Nodal Agency, will be given to State Nodal
Agencies for creating/upgrading their
computer facilities, installation of VSAT/ communication link, video-conferencing, information
technology systems etc. An
expenditure of Rs. 20 lakh is estimated to be incurred on this activity during
2001-02.
(ii) Technology Information Forecasting, Assessment and Manpower Development:
Studies will be undertaken
for TIFAD related activities in the area of renewable energy. The studies will focus on renewable
energy industry, identification of R&D areas, technology imports etc. An expenditure of Rs.45.00 lakh for Databank, data entry, Home Page creation
and support for Information Technology services, Provision for Solar Power-Pack
for Computer Systems for demonstration, carrying studies is estimated to be
incurred during 2001-02.
II. Support
Activities -
(i) Hardware, Software and other accessories/Services: Suitable
Hardware, Software and accessories will be procured and upgraded for creation
of computerization and information technology facilities for the Ministry's
Headquarters, Solar Energy Centre and its Regional Offices. MNRE Home Page/Web
Site will be updated; consumables for computer will be procured & provided;
Computers, Printers, UPSs and
other information
Technology Systems installed in the Ministry will be maintained
through Annual maintenance contracts. An expenditure of Rs.20.00 lakh is estimated to be incurred
on such activities during 2001-02.
(ii) Training and Manpower
Requirements: Necessary
training in latest software and operation of Information Technology equipment
would be provided to Officers and officials of the Ministry. Professional manpower, such as,
Software Developer, System Analyst
and Data Entry Operators will be hired on man-month/job basis from Professional
Organizations for purposes of Software development and creation of
Databank/Database. An expenditure of Rs.7.56 lakh is expected to be incurred on these activities
during 2001-02.
The details of various activities proposed to be undertaken during the year 2001-02 are
given at Annexure-I.
Implementation Arrangements:
4. The Scheme will be
implemented by the TIFAD Division of the Ministry through State Nodal Agencies
R&D/ Technology Institutions.
5. The creation of computerization and IT facilities and establishment of RENET will be facilitated by Committees, constituted for purchase/ upgradation of Computers and peripherals and establishment of RENET. Establishment of RENET through VSAT data Communication System at the end of different Nodal Agencies will be undertaken through NIC and other Professional Agencies.
6. The total
expenditure of Rs. 92.56 lakh under the scheme is debitable to Demand No.64,
Head of Account 2810-TIFAC/ Data Management System, 06.00.21 Supplies and
Materials for the financial year 2001-02(Plan).
5.
This issues in exercise of the powers conferred on this Ministry and
with the concurrence of IFD, MNRE vide their Sanction No.
IFD/SAN/104/153/2000-01 dated 15.06.2001.
(Dr. A. R. Shukla)
Director
Copy to:-
5.
Principal
Director of Audit, Scientific Department, DGACR Building, IP Estate, New Delhi.
6.
Adviser,
Planning Commission, New Delhi.
7.
All State Nodal
Agencies.
8.
All Group
Heads, MNRE.
9.
All Regional
Offices of MNRE.
10. MD, IREDA, New Delhi.
Copy for information to:-
4.
PS to MOS, NES
(Independent Charge).
6. Director (F)/ Director
(P&C)/ Director (TIFAD)/Controller of Accounts/Dy. Controller of Accounts.
(Dr. A. R. Shukla)
Director
Annexure-I
(i) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT FOR 2000-2001
The
Information Technology(IT) facilities created during 1997-98, 1998-99,
1999-2000 and 2000-01 marked a very good beginning for making a wider attempt
at large scale computerization at MNRE Headquarters as well as total
integrated functioning with
the MNRE Regional Offices, Solar Energy Centre, IREDA, Nodal agencies,
technology institutions and industries. During the year 2001-02, it is proposed
to take up various activities in
respect of provision of Computers
& Servers (Hardware & Software), Printers, UPSs/CVTs;
establishment of Local Area
Network (LAN) and RENET (Renewable
Energy Network); Creation of Renewable Energy Database, Home-Page/Web-Site;
Renewable Energy Portals; providing training to Officers/Officials of the
Ministry; Video-Conferencing;
implementation of IT Plan for renewable energy; technology forecasting, technology assessment;
Intellectual Property Rights &
Patents and other allied matters.
(a) HARDWARE REQUIREMENT
During the year
2001-02 it is proposed to further augment and upgrade the Information
Technology (IT) facility through the installation of Laptop/ Desktop Computers,
RENET & E-mail Servers, Routers, Printers, UPSs/ CVTs, Data/Fax Modem,
Phone Fax, CD writer, Multi-media kit, Multi-media presentation system, VSAT
System, Fibre Optics/Tele-communication equipment etc. at MNRE Headquarters
& its Regional Offices, Solar Energy Centre and at State Nodal Agencies for
creation of appropriate INTRANET for Renewable Energy (RENET). New systems are
proposed to be purchased, as per requirements, in order to provide Networked
Computer facility to all the Officers and divisions of the Ministry, Regional
Offices and Solar Energy Centre. Existing systems are proposed to be
upgraded/replaced during the year. Hardware & Software are also proposed to
be procured for fulfilling the recommendations of the Expert Group & Task
Force on Information Technology set up by the PMO. Simultaneously,
industries would also be encouraged to get linked with the MNRE-INTRANET (RENET). An expenditure of Rs. 10.00 lakh
is estimated to be incurred for procurement and upgradation of Computer
Hardware, Software & Peripherals and Solar Power Packs etc.
(b) OTHER EQUIPMENT/ACCESSORIES
During the year
2001-02, as per requirement, it is
also proposed to purchase Computer operating Tables & Chairs, Cabling,
provision of required type of
electrical earthing, air conditioning, mini vacuum cleaner for
equipment, air purifier and air curtain, Computer periodicals/magazines,
Computer cleaning liquid & cloth; Consumables: toners, ribbons, floppies,
CDs, paper, floppy boxes, slide
films, transparencies etc.; and Computer Accessories/Components: Ethernet
cards, mouse, RAM, Hard Disk Drive, Floppy Disk Drive etc. An expenditure of
Rs. 7.00 lakh is estimated to be
incurred during the year 2001-2002.
(c) SOFTWARE REQUIIREMENT
Windows 98/2000
based operating System Software,
LAN/ Internet Operating Software, other Server and Router Software, advanced
application Software: MS Office'2000, Oracle 8i, Corel Draw 9.0, Power-Builder
2000, Oracle 8i/Developer 2000, Leap Office, Lotus, Norton Anti-Virus, other
Anti-Virus packages, MS Studio (Enterprise version), MS Front-Page, MS Back
Office etc. for stand-alone & multi-user/LAN versions are proposed to be purchased
and installed during the year 2001-02, as per requirement.
(ii) GRANT-IN-AID
TO STATE NODAL AGENCIES FOR RENET
Grant-in-aid
is proposed to be given to the State Nodal Agencies of MNRE in all the States
and Union Territories and other organizations for installation of VSAT systems
for making them compatible with the data communication/processing requirements of the Central
Unit at the MNRE Headquarters and establishment of Renewable Energy
Network/ Intranet. This for example, includes to start with the fitting of a
compatible Modem/Fax card in the computer centres of all Nodal Agencies
so that data as well as
other urgent letters flow to the
Central Unit and vice-versa on
telephone lines and installation of VSAT equipment, Servers, Client Computers,
UPSs, ISDN & leased telephone lines. Those nodal agencies which can access
the NIC Network directly
would also be helped to upgrade their facilities for this purpose for achieving the same objective. Similar efforts for compatibility
will be attempted to ensure
that the data processing
environment of the nodal agencies remain totally in tune with the Central
Unit's requirements through installation and use of similar Software and standardized input/output formats.
During
the year 1998-99, 1999-2000 and 2000-01 sanctions were issued for installation
of VSAT System and Server towards installation of RENET at the end of State
Nodal Agencies in eleven States. MNRE is providing a grant-in-aid of Rs. 5.00
lakh per State or 50% of the cost of installation of VSAT, connectivity,
Server, Client PC, UPS and Software, whichever is less. This assistance in the
form of grant-in-aid will continue to be provided during the year 2001-02. An expenditure of Rs. 20.00 lakh is
estimated to be incurred for establishment of RENET.
During the year in 2001-02, it
is proposed to launch Studies/Sub-schemes for Technology Information
Forecasting, Technology Assessment; Renewable Energy Database Management System
(REDMS) etc. in the area of renewable energy. It is also planned to take up
studies regarding growth of Renewable Energy Industry, its trends and
forecasting of industrial activities in the coming years for creation of
Databank for technology requirements and critical analysis of the industrial
activities in the country in this area. This would help the Ministry in framing
proper policy, identifying R&D
areas, Technology import & its
adoption/adaptation and also help the renewable energy industry for planing future
investments to expand their products, in addition to encouraging new
entrepreneur to enter into manufacturing activity and exports to share the
growing market. An expenditure of
Rs. 45.00 lakh is estimated to be incurred for taking up various types of
studies.
(iv) MANPOWER
REQUIREMENT AND TRAINING
The
TIFAD Division of Administration & Co-ordination Group in the Ministry, at
present, is headed by a Director,
who is partly supported by a Section Officer and one full time
Assistant. In view of the activities enlisted in the preceding sections, there
is a need for two PSOs/SSOs, one SO and two Data Entry Operators (LDC Grade)
along with other supporting staff. It is proposed to hire manpower, namely,
Software developers, System Analysts and Data Entry Operators on man-month
basis from professional organizations for Software development and creation of
Database/Databank during the year 2001-02. In addition, it is also proposed to better utilize NIC
staff, namely, two Scientist 'C',
two Scientific Officer (SB) and
one Scientific
Assistants “B”, posted in this
Ministry by NIC, as per recommendations of
the Expert Group Report on Information Technology and Computerization.
It
is proposed to provide training to
the Officers and Officials of the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy
Sources, its Regional Offices and Solar Energy Centre in the area of
Information Technology through the
NIC and other organisations. An
estimated expenditure of Rs. 7.56
lakh is proposed to be
incurred for the purpose during the year
2001-02.
(v) ANNUAL
MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
Actions
have been taken for
procurement of Server, Router and Ethernet cards for providing full Internet
connection and creation of LAN. Arrangements have been made for providing Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) cover for all the PCs, Printers, UPSs and CVTs already
installed in the Ministry. Work in this respect have been awarded to different
firms. During the current year,
AMC for balance of the systems which are not in warranty is proposed to be awarded. An estimated
expenditure of Rs.3.00 lakh is estimated to be incurred towards Annual
Maintenance Contracts during the year 2001-02.
(vi) IMPLEMENTATION OF IT PLAN FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
The Ministry of New and
Renewable Energyis in the process of implementation of Information Technology (IT) Plan for
renewable energy for the Ninth Plan for which Rs. 6.00 Crores have been
provided for meeting the requirement of the MNRE Headquarters, its Regional
Offices and the Solar Energy
Centre.
(vii)
VIDEO CONFERENCING
Video Conferencing facility at MNRE Headquarters has been
setup during the year 2001-02 and
demonstration have been arranged for Officers of MNRE. A no. of Officers of the
Ministry, its Regional Offices and Nodal Agencies have participated in the demonstrations. During the
year 2001-02 a no. of Video
Conferencing meetings are proposed to be organized between MNRE Headquarters
and linking it with NIC Headquarters and various Videoconferencing Centres of
NIC located in different State Capitals. In addition such meetings are also
proposed to be organised with organisations outside the domain of NIC.
(viii) STANDARDIZATION
It is proposed to suggest the State Nodal Agencies, Technology Institutions and others proposed to be linked with the Renewable Energy NET (RENET) to use similar Software and Standardised input/output formats for on-line electronic data transfer and creation of databank in the area of renewable energy in the Country.