SFC Format for preparation of Research Project Proposals under
National Perspective Plan (NPP) for R&D in Indian Power Sector
(A) Executive Summary
An Executive Summary of the Project detailing benefits, its importance and relevance to
Indian Power Sector.
(B) Project proposal format
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1.1
1.2
1.2.1
1.3
1.4
1.4.1
1.5
Statement of Proposal
Introduction
Description of the proposal
Estimated cost of the proposal indicating activity wise and year wise.
Justification of the project
Description of the scheme
Item Description
Scheme of Implementation
Time Frame: Target date of completion with time schedule of activities
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.1.1
2.2.2
2.2.2.1
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.4
2.4.1
2.5
Financial implications of the proposal
Nature of the Scheme
Total outlay
Foreign Exchange Component
Details of Foreign Exchange component
Indian Rupee component
Details of Indian Rupee component
Facility-wise outlay with yearly phasing
Foreign Exchange Component
Indian Rupee component
Instruments / Equipment
2.6
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.7
3.0
4.0
Estimated cost of Instruments / Equipment
Details of civil works – Buildings, Foundations, any other construction works, their justification.
Basis for Estimate
Basis for Equipment
Basis for civil works
Achievement / Returns
Supplementary Information
Environmental Clearance
Please note that, specifications of major equipment/software and budgetary offer shall form part of research project proposal.