Information
and Public Awareness Programmes
The objective of
“Information & Public Awareness Programme” is to disseminate information on
new and renewable sources of energy (NRSE) systems/devices through variety of
media like electronic, print & exhibition as well as outdoor media, thereby
popularizing and creating awareness about such systems and devices. It also
brings to the fore benefits, technological developments and promotional
activities taking place in the renewable energy arena from time to time. The
role of Information and Public Awareness Programme for inculcating the importance
of renewable energy amongst masses has been assuming increasing significance in
recent times. The Programme is implemented mainly through State Nodal Agencies,
Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity (DAVP), Doordarshan, All
India Radio (AIR), and Department of Posts, etc.
Special
Area Demonstration Project Programme
The Special Area
Demonstration Project Scheme of the Ministry has been introduced with the
objective of demonstrating application of various renewable energy systems in a
project mode at places of national and international importance including world
heritage sites, heritage monuments, religious locations and places of public
interest to create greater awareness of renewable and to supplement the energy
requirement at such locations
Human
Resources Development Programme
Ministry has been
implementing a comprehensive Human Resource Development Programme with the
objective of institutionalizing the renewable energy education and training in
the country with the following overall goals:
· To update the
professionals working in the field of renewable energy on technological,
economical and social issues and management of the science and technology and
public administration through infusion of scientific temper and accountability;
· To infuse
commitment towards building of partnership and participatory decision-making;
· To be
responsive to the challenge of changing framework needs in policy,
institutional, legal, trade, IPR, knowledge management, organizational and
technological development;
· To strive for
improving performance and efficiency of renewable energy systems and devices to
make them cost competitive;
· To provide
adequate knowledge of the technical issues that are essential to help
executives in Government, banking and financial sector with non-technical
background about renewable energy;
· To bring about
attitudinal changes among the renewable energy professionals and those working
in the mainstream power sector to enhance the use of renewable energy for
energy security of the country; and
· To act as a
facilitator for improving the skill sets of professionals and executives in the
renewable energy industry and also in research and development institutions.
Planning
& coordination
The Planning and
Co-ordination Division is responsible for overall planning and budgeting plans
schemes/programmes of the Ministry and matters related to Reforms, Policy measures,
Fiscal concessions, etc. Its work involves maintaining a close liaison with
different Programme Divisions of the Ministry and with other concerned
Ministries/Departments/States, State Nodal Agencies, etc. on a regular basis.
Technology
Information Forecasting, Assessment & Databank(TIFAD)
Technology Information
Forecasting, Assessment and Data Bank (TIFAD) have got a vast potential in
terms of establishment of a dynamic mechanism for creation of databank on
information for state-of-the-art technology through technology forecasting and
assessment.
This can be achieved
by way of creation of facilities for utilization of Information Technology
Tools at the MNRE Headquarters, State Nodal Agencies, Technology Institutions,
manufacturers, NGOs and other organizations in the country and utilization of
Internet to access global database in the area of renewable energy.
TIFAD:
Objectives
· Creation of
Computerization and Information Technology (IT) facilities for the Ministry
Headquarters, its Regional Offices and the Solar Energy Centre.
· 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.
· Creation and
Updation of Databases/Databanks and establishment of the Technology Information
System in the area of renewable energy in the country.
· Involving as
well as providing guidelines and financial support to nodal agencies, industries,
technology institutions, Consultants and Non-Governmental Organisations,
involved in the area of renewable energy in the country, for creation of IT
facilities, Databanks and maintaining minimum standards.
· Creation of
facilities and development of Software for establishment of Management
Information System (MIS) and computerised on-line electronic monitoring of
projects and programmes in the area of renewable energy in the country.
· Taking up
activities on Patents and Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment in
the area of renewable energy.
TIFAD:
Achievement
100% Computerization
has been achieved. 250 nos. of computer based workstations have been created
for providing computerization facility at the Ministry’s Headquarters, its 9
Regional Offices and Solar Energy Centre.
Local Area Network
(LAN) has been established in the two building of the Ministry’s Headquarters
for providing connectivity to various Computers installed in the Ministry. In
order to provide connectivity between the Computers installed in the two
buildings and fast data communication, LANs set up in these buildings of the
Ministry have been integrated through laying of Fiber Optics Cable.
E-mail and Internet
facility have been extended to all the Officers at the Ministry’s Headquarters.
E-mail facility has also been provided to the 9 Regional Offices and the Solar
Energy Centre.
All the Officers and
officials of the Ministry’s Headquarters, its Regional Offices and the Solar
energy Centre have been provided training in the use of computers through NIC
and other professional organizations.
Specialized Training
Programmes on Basic Concepts of Data Management and Networking Services &
Applications is being organized at NIC for all the Officers of MNRE, its
Regional Offices and Solar Energy Centre.
The MNRE has already
prepared its Web-site in English as well as in Hindi through its in-house
efforts. The MNRE Web-site gives a comprehensive picture of the development and
utilization of renewable energy sources in India.
The Ministry has
started Information and Facilitation Centre with Computer facility at its
Headquarters for an easy access to various types of information by the visitors
coming to this Ministry.