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    Scientific and Industrial Research Organizations (SIRO)

    New “Due to the countrywide lockdown, it has been decided to extend the validity of recognition and validity of registration of existing In-house R&D unit(s) of Industries and Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (SIROs) recognised by DSIR valid up to 31.03.2020 further for a period of 90 days i.e. upto 30.06.2020” Click Here, (File Size: 105 KB) for detailed Order

    Introduction

    The Recognition Scheme for Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (SIROs) will bring together voluntary organizations operating in non-commercial sector with a view to promote their activities in the area of scientific and industrial research, design and development of indigenous technology to achieve technological self-reliance and minimize foreign inputs.

    The Organizations seeking support under the scheme will undertake activities for the extension of knowledge in the field of natural and applied sciences, agricultural, medical and social sciences. Functional SIROs having clearly stated objectives of undertaking scientific research, broad based Governing Council, Research Advisory Committee, research personnel, infrastructure facilities for research, well defined, time bound research programmes and clearly stated objectives of undertaking scientific research are considered eligible for recognition by DSIR.

    The SIROs recognized by DSIR (other than hospitals) are eligible for customs duty exemption and excise duty waiver on import of equipment/instruments and their spares and consumables; under notification nos. 51/96-Customs dated 23.7.1996 and 10/97-Central Excise dated 1.3.1997 respectively. The recognition would help them to evolve research infrastructure by way of overall administrative support assistance and other assistance as may be necessary for the efficient working of a research-oriented organization.

    Guidelines:

    Guidelines for applying under SIRO scheme., (File Size: 222 KB).

    Registration for online application:

    Organization or research institutes coming for the first time to DSIR for recognition / registration under SIRO scheme need to register first.

    Click here for registration.

    Submit online application:

    Organizations/ Institutes intending to apply to DSIR under SIRO scheme for recognitions/registrations or renewal recognitions/registrations are requested to submit their application online. On submission of the application online, they should take printout and get it signed by head of the institution and submit one set of hard copy along with all the annexures, attachments etc. to DSIR by Speed-post.

    Click here to submit online application.

    Status of Applications considered for recognition as SIROs:

    Technical Reports

    For additional information, Contact:

    Dr. S. K. Deshpande
    Scientist ‘G’ and Head
    Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR)
    Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road
    New Delhi-110016

    Phone: (011) 26518019, 26590387
    TeleFax: (011) 26960629
    E-mail: skdpande[at]nic[dot]in