Department of Science & Technology (DST) has started a new and focused initiative on Science and Technology interventions for benefit of elderly population in the country through its Science and Society Division.

DST would like to support R&D proposals on conceptualization, research and development for finding technological solutions to ameliorate problems faced by the elderly population and to improve their quality of life.

The possible interventions would include design and development of enabling devices, designs of homes, use of ICT in networking, recreation and entertainment, and health and nutritious food. Some projects already funded by DST under this programme relate to development of devices, launching a portal capturing technologies for elders and related matters, instituting fellowships at master’s level to attract young minds to work on special designs for elderly.

Proposals received up to 30.09.2008 can be considered for evaluation in the next PAMC meeting.

Source: http://www.scienceandsociety-dst.org/TIE.htm

Posted on September 21st, 2008 by Shanmuga
Filed under: News, Government Initiatives