MODERNISATION AND REMOVAL OF OBSOLENSCENCE (MODROBS) 8.1.1 Objectives The scheme aims to modernize and remove obsolescence in the Laboratories / Workshops / Computing facilities (Libraries are excluded), so as to enhance the functional efficiency of Technical Institutions for Teaching, Training and Research purposes. It also supports new innovations in Class Room and Laboratory / Teaching Technology, development of Lab Instructional Material and appropriate Technology to ensure that the practical work and project work to be carried out by students is contemporary and suited to the needs of the Industry. The equipment financed under the scheme could be ideally used for up-gradation of equipment in existing laboratories, enhancement of performance parameter specification of existing equipment, incorporation of latest development in the field and replacement of old depreciated equipment by modern equipment. In addition to above major objectives, the equipment installed through MODROBS can be used for indirect benefit to Faculty / Students through Continuing Education programmes, Training programmes for local industry and consultancy work. 8.1.2 Eligibility 1.1.2, and can be added from initiative for Academic Networks AICTE approved Technical Institutions / University Departments with at least years of existence. For self financing/institutes: Maximum 3 proposals per institute per year including sanctioned earlier but not completed would be considered. For Govt. /Govt. aided Institutes: Maximum proposals per institute per year including sanctioned earlier but not completed would be considered. 8.1.3 Duration of the Project Duration of project will be two years from the date of receipt of funds in the institute s account. 8.1.4 Limit of Funding Total funding of Rs.20 Lakh. 8.1.5 Disbursement of the Funds 0% grant of sanctioned amount will be released to Govt. /Govt. aided Institutes. To private institutions, grants will be sanctioned in the form of 80% of the sanctioned amount as advance followed by 20% as reimbursement on submission of the Utilization certificate and other supporting documents as specified in terms and conditions of MODROB. 8.1.6 Processing Methodology: The proposal shall be assessed by an expert committee constituted as follows:
Three member expert committee not below the rank of Associate Professor. At least two members among the experts shall be from the concerned stream. 8.1.7 Terms and Conditions In MODROBS scheme, the Head of the Department (HOD) submitting the proposal is always the Project Coordinator. To enable subject specific knowledge to be utilized, a Co-Coordinator can also be proposed. The HOD should critically analyze the requirements of the laboratory / laboratories of the Department for preparation of the project proposal, which should relate to the future development of the academic strength of the Department. It may be noted that the concerned Head of the department shall be responsible for execution and completion of the sanctioned project, followed by submission of all related documents including the project report. In case, the Coordinator i.e. the concerned Head of the department of MODROBS programme joins another Institution, transfer of the project along with him is not allowed. If the HOD changes by rotation or leaves the Institution or retires, or goes on a long leave, the successor Head of the Department shall become the Project Coordinator of the project, and this fact should be intimated to the Council immediately. (d) Any expenditure incurred prior to the issuance of the approval letter is not allowed to be adjusted in the grant. The grant shall be utilized strictly for the purpose as specified in the approval letter. (e) The grant shall be utilized strictly for the purpose as specified in the sanction letter and procurement of equipment authorized by AICTE. Re-appropriation of funds from one head to another is strictly not permitted viz. Recurring and Non-Recurring heads are 15% and 85% of the total grant, unless otherwise recommended by AICTE experts. (f) Once the project is sanctioned, the Council shall not consider any request for additional grants. (g) Separate institutional overhead expenses shall not be provided by AICTE. The assets acquired out of the grant shall be the property of the Institution and should always reflect in its book of accounts including the assets register. They should be certified by the concerned Principal Coordinator. No assets acquired out of the grant shall be disposed off without the prior permission of the Council. (h) Interest earned on the project fund, if any, should be reported to AICTE. The interest so earned will be treated as a part of the grant. (i) Grant released under this programme is for the specific period and should be properly utilized within the time stipulated in the project proposal. (j) The council shall not provide any maintenance grant after the expiry of the project. (k) Whenever the Institution / Laboratory / Department receives a grant for modernization of a laboratory under the schemes MODROBS, it is imperative that assistance obtained from AICTE for modernization of the Laboratory/Department is acknowledged duly by putting up a plaque at the main entrance of the Lab/Department, which has been modernized using the grant. All the equipment procured/developed through this project should be super scribed with AICTE project file number.
8.2 MODERNISATION & REMOVAL OF OBSOLESCENCE Proforma Cum Evaluation Sheet Application Id < Value to be generated by E-GOV> 8.2.1 Institute Details Institute Permanent ID No. : Name of the Institute Contact details (d) Email (e) FAX (f) Telephone (g) Reference of Extension of Approval letter for the current year Letter No: <Data base of E- Gov> (h) Is the institute ten years old from its year of Yes /No Establishment as on date? If 8.2.1 (h) is Yes Proceed to next level Else display message Sorry Your Institute is less than years old Date: 8.2.2 Details of the Project Coordinator Faculty ID Name of the Coordinator Department (d) Appointment Type Regular (e) Contact details Cell no Temporary <Data base of E- Gov> Email Adhoc As per 8.2.2 (d), If appointment is regular proceed to next level Else display the message Sorry only regular faculty can be a coordinator 8.2.3 Details of the lab to be funded under MODROBS proposal Title of the Project proposal Name of the Lab to be funded Department under which the lab is established (d) AICTE approved Course of the department If 8.2.2 =8.2.3 proceed to next level Else display the message Sorry the coordinator must be from the same department under which lab is established 8.2.4 Academic credentials of Coordinator Parameter/ Criteria Input by Institute PG Select Input by Institute Institute Provide space for area of specialization> Max. Awarded by the System <Value to be generated by E-GOV> 1 Yes = 1 mark No=0 mark Awarded by the Experts
Ph. D Select (c ) Teaching Experience in years (d) (e) Research & Industrial Experience in years of Publications in last 3 years (National / International journals) Years Years Institute Provide space for area of specialization> 3 Yes = 3 mark No=0 mark 2 1 to 5 years= 1 mark <Provide space for details of Industrial experience> <Provide space for list of publications details > More than 5 years=2 2 1 to 3 years= 1 mark More than 3 years=2 2 1 to 3 publications= 1 mark More than 3 publications=2 (f) of Patents Registered <Provide space for list of patents > 2 1 or more patent=2 Zero patent=0 mark (g) Relevant experience of conducting / coordinating similar programmes from AICTE and other funding agencies in past three years Select And enter s <Provide space for list of programmes conducted> 3 1 Program=1 2 Program=2 More than 3 programs= 3 Sub Total 15 <Automated Total> 8.2.5 Credential of Institution / Department Parameter/ Criteria Type of Institute: (Whether selected under TEQIP) Input by Institute Entrer Yes/no Input by Institute Institute, attach proof> of Years existence <Data base of E-Gov> (d) of courses Accredited in the Institute. Whether the course under which the proposal is submitted, is accredited by NBA? Max. 5 Awarded by the System Awarded by <Value to be generated by E- the Experts GOV> Yes= 5 No= 0 to 15 years= 5 16 to 20 years= 7 More than 20 years= <1 = 5 > <2 = 7 > <more than 3 = > <if yes= No= 0 > Sub Total 35 <Automated Total>
8.2.6 Justification of the project: Major equipment available in the lab S.No. Name of equipment Make and model Cost in Rs. Year purchased Parameter / Criteria Input by Institute Max. Awarded by Experts Objectives Current lab utilization Strength & Weakness of lab Relevance/Improvements in the scope of old experiments conducted. Institute maximum 300 words> Institute maximum 200 words> (d) Technical novelty and utility Institute maximum 150 words> 20 (e) Benefits to students and staff Institute maximum 150 words> Sub Total 50 Grand Total 0 8.2.7 Budget Estimates Non Recurring S.No. Proposed equipment/s Specifications of units 1. 2. 3. Total (NON RECURRING) Budget Estimate Estimated Cost in Rs. <Automated Total> Experts Recommendation (If proposal is recommended) of units Amount in Rs. Total amount Rs. ABC recommended by experts
8.2.8 Recurring Budget Requested for Recurring Budget: YES/NO If Recurring = No, then no need of generating this table If recurring = yes, Maximum Recurring Permissible PQR = <Rs. ABC divided by 85 and multiplied by 15> ( to be calculated by the system) 8.2.9 Total Recommended Amount = <Rs.ABC + Rs.PQR> Declaration: I/We solemnly confirm and verify that the information uploaded on the portal in respect of this proposal for seeking grant from AICTE under AQIS is true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. In case, at any point of time it is found that information provided in this proposal is false or incorrect, AICTE will be at liberty to withdraw the grant given to us and we shall be liable to refund the entire amount of the grant with interest thereon and also liable for any other action that AICTE may deem fit. We also understand that AICTE may not consider our future proposal in this circumstance. The applicant will put a tick in a box provided... unless this is ticked the application should not be submitted... also display confirmation message that I have read the declaration and I/we confirm the same.