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16.1.1
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To build and fortify bridges of understanding between
the CSIR and all its major overseas Science & Technology
partners to develop synergies and leverage CSIR's capabilities
in core areas of S&T interest.
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16.1.2
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To reinforce CSIR's existing S&T base through international
scientific and technological collaborations, twinning of
institutions and such other initiatives.
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16.1.3
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To vitalize CSIR's inputs through engineered training
and retraining of scientists in core sectors (to be
pinpointed from time to time), and at the same time
help exploit the enormous trainer potential of the
CSIR laboratories to forge and reinforce international
partnerships.
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16.1.4
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To serve as an international clearing house of
information on Indian Science and Technology, especially
in the major areas of tactical national, regional
and international interests to the CSIR.
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16.1.5
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National and international networking and forging
new international partnerships.
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16.1.6
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ISTAD will network with International Science &
Group (ISTAG) in a laboratory
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16.1.7
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ISTAD will consolidate reports from ISTAG's to publish
a Newsletter for dissemination, image building and forward planning.
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16.1.8
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ISTAD will maintain a computerized data base of all deputations
and visits for preparation of analyses and retrieval in the
Format as maintained by ISTAG.
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16.2.1
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Structure
While considering the question of devolution
of Power to the laboratories, the Science Advisory Committee
to the Cabinet (SACC) d suggested that of a small Screening
Committee be constituted by the Head of the Agency to look
after International Scientific Collaboration.
This recommendation was reiterated at the advisory
Board meeting of CSIR held on 5.4.1990.
It was expected that each laboratory will create a nodal
point/Group for interaction with Hqtrs. The foreign deputation
committee, while underscoring the above recommendation,
urges that;
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An International Science & Technology Affairs Group
(ISTAG) be established in each laboratory, either as an
independent Group or as an arm of the office of the Director,
or of a Technical Secretariat. Or such other Division of the
laboratory most suited to fit into the expanded role of
efficiently managing the S&T affairs of the laboratory.
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ISTAG will comprise a core of at least two full time scientists
(to be designated as core strength), and the Group could be
strengthened from time to time as per the felt needs of the laboratory.
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ISTAG will be Chaired either by the Director himself, or by a
senior scientist of the level of Scientist "F" and above, to
be nominated to deputise for the Director.
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Every laboratory will name one of the core members of ISTAG
as the focal point for the laboratory to liaise with
ISTAD particularly to take care of day to day matters.
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The proposals emanating from the laboratories and all other
important correspondences will be signed by the Director
himself/herself, or by the Chairman, ISTAG, (Where Director
is not the Chairman), or by a prenamed officer authorized
by the Director, Proposals not signed by the Director,
must state that the proposal in question issues with
the approval of the Director.
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16.2.2
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Roles and responsibilities of ISTAG in each Laboratory
The following will invariably be included in ToR of
ISTAG:
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To interface with ISTAD on all matters connected with
International Science & Technology Affairs of the Laboratory.
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To project, present and future International S&T demands
and need of the laboratory in terms of Trainings / Fellowships / Deputations.
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To ensure that all proposals originating from the laboratory are
complete in all respects.
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To furnish a "Quarterly Report" of the highlights of the S&T
Affairs of the laboratory to ISTAD for dissemination, image
building, forward planning, etc.
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To critically review the Foreign Deputation Reports of the
Scientists and have these forwarded to CSIR within four weeks
of the return of the scientist, with clear recommendations for
implementation & follow up.
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To alert and caution the Scientists on Deputation of the
date of expiry of their deputation period in advance,
and to remind them of the implications of unauthorized
overstay.
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To maintain a computerized database of all overseas
deputations and visits for the purpose of analysis,
synthesis and retrieval, in the format in conformity
with those maintained by ISTAD.
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