Brief: Department of Science & Technology (DST) was established in May 1971, with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country

Thrust area: Scientific & Engineering Research , Technology Development, S&T and Socio Economic Development , women scientist programme, international s& t cooperation

Funding opportunity: TECHNOLOGY INTERVENTIONS FOR ELDERLY

Some indicative areas are-

1. Development of simple solutions/ assistive devices required by the elderly population in the urban/semi-urban/rural areas characterized by:
   • Cost effective and affordable by elderly of different segments in society
   • Inclusive designs
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   • Potential for commercialization
2. Field testing of newly developed technology for acceptance evaluation and further adaptation.
3. Modulation of already existing technology specific for use of elderly to suit Indian conditions.
4. Development of technology package for healthcare of elderly to include preventive care in the area of:
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   • area specific nutritional package
   • Cost effective visual/hearing aids.
   • Cost effective dentures/dental implants, etc.
   • Documentation and validation of traditional health practices for elderly in codified Indian health system.
   • Cognitive support for elderly (Alzheimer/Parkinson/Dementia, etc)
   • Safe Kitchens for elderly.
5. Some indicative technology areas are given below:
   • Assistive devises for improving functionality, cognitive and assisted safety measures excretionary defects & related issues.
   • Assistive Device for various form of monitoring devices/ non-invasive measuring devices/systems [injury preventions, blood parameters for non communicable diseases, standing and balance training].
   • Assistive Devices for frequently occurring musculo-skeletal problems such as Osteoarthritis of knee, ankle joints and the osteoporosis.
   • Special devices/footware for Diabetic foot and care, biosensors for clinical diagnosis, automated pill box and methods for learning and analyzing computer signals of medical changes.
   • Devices/programmes for fitness of elderly.
   • Simple controlled devices for operating household devices.

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Deadline: The proposals can be submitted throughout the year. However, proposals received up to 30.06.2010 can be considered for evaluation in the next PAMC meeting.