Deadline: 31 October 2016
The Department of Biotechnology Ministry of Science and Technology Government of India is currently accepting proposals for ‘Municipal Solid Waste to Energy’ under Swachh Bharat Mission with an aim to develop and demonstrate technologies for sustainable utilization of MSW waste for cleaner and pollution free environment as well as generation of the energy from MSW.
The main factors that determine the techno-economic viability of WtE projects are quantum of investment, scale of operation, availability of quality waste, statutory requirements and project risks.
Focus Areas
- Treatment of municipal solid waste (may also include human feces)
- Biological or/in combination with thermo‐chemical routes for generation of clean energy
- Technologies for conversion of leachate generated from landfills
- Technologies with minimum usage of resources like water , land and power
- Resource recovery from waste
- Safe re‐use, disposal of treated waste/by products generation
Duration
Maximum 2 years, including demonstration of technology.
Eligibility Criteria
- Scientists and Academicians belonging to Universities, Deemed Universities and Research Institutes/Laboratories in collaboration with Indian entities Industry / NGO / PSU/ Municipal Corporation
- The programme encourages Public Private Partnership with necessary infrastructure and facilities for synergistic implementation of the Project.
- In order to qualify for such funding, investigators are required to have a concrete and sound research proposal with sufficient experimental data.
- Demonstration projects may be set up in Public Private Partner ship model by engaging Indian entities Industry / PSU/ Municipal Corportation.
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their proposal online through eProMIS R&D format via given website.
Eligible Country: India
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.