Nominations are invited for CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award (CDJTA) 2020 (Last Date for Submission: 25th July 2021).

The award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh, a citation and a plaque.

Eligibility

Nominees must be:

• An Indian team, a company or an organization. In case of teams, Indian citizenship is a pre-requisite. For a company/ organization, more than 50 percent of its shares or assets should be owned by the citizens of India / Indian entities.
• The technological innovation must have originated in India or if it has been developed elsewhere, it must have a significant and highly innovative Indian component.

Criteria for the Award

The technological innovation should

• Create a new market or significantly develop an existing market, with demonstrated competitive advantage and large cross section of users / consumer response;
• Compete successfully internationally on the basis of novelty, price, quality, functionality and reliability;
• Help raise capital or enhance the value / brand equity or image of the company / organization;
• Promote employment in the country; and
• Contribute benefits to the community generally and help raise the standards of quality of life of the community.

To Apply visit: www.csir.res.in