Panaji, 14th September, 2023 (Bhadra 23, 1945)

SERIES I No. 24

Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2021-2023

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

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NOTE

There are three Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 23 dated 7-09-2023, namely:—

1. Extraordinary dated 7-09-2023 from pages 1973 to 1974, Notification from Department of Finance regarding

Market Borrowing Programme.

2. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 8-09-2023 from pages 1975 to 1980, Notification from Department of Law regarding

Goa Goods and Services Tax Act, 2023.

3. Extraordinary (No. 3) dated 8-09-2023 from pages 1981 to 1994, Notifications from Department of Law regarding

Various Acts.

INDEX

Department

Notification/Order/O. M.

Subject

Pages

Civil Supplies and

Not.- DCS/S2/Guidelines/FPS/

Amendment of Revised Guidelines for open-

1996

Consumer Affairs

/2023-24/2268

ing Fair Price Shops.

Finance

O. M.- 12/2/2023-Fin(R&C)/3237 Adoption of O. M. issued by Ministry of

1996

Personnel by the State Government.

3. a. Goa State Research

Not.- GSRF/Schemes/DRF/10/

GSRF Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme. 1996

Foundation

/2023

b. —do—

Not.- GSRF/Schemes/PDF/11/

GSRF Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme.

1999

/2023

c. —do—

Not.- GSRF/Schemes/Minor GR/

GSRF Minor Grant Research Scheme.

2003

/12/2023

d. —do—

Not.- GSRF/Schemes/Major RG/

GSRF Major Research Grant Scheme.

2006

/13/2023

e. —do—

Not.- GSRF/Schemes/RSG/14/

GSRF Research Start-Up Grant Scheme.

2009

/2023

f. —do—

Not.- GSRF/Schemes/SWS/15/

GSRF Summer/Winter School Scheme.

2011

/2023

Law & Judiciary

Ord.- 1/19/2015/LD(Estt.)/1515

Modification of Terms & Conditions towards

2013

professional fees and other allowances to

the Government Advocates/Additional Adv.

& Lawyers.

Personnel

Not.- 1/10/2023-PER

RRs.— Office of the Chief Electoral Officer.

2015

1995

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GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Civil Supplies and

Consumer Affairs

Notification

DCS/S2/Guidelines/FPS/2023-24/2268

The Government of Goa is hereby pleased

to amend the Revised Guidelines for opening

Fair Price Shops Notification No. DCS/S-2/FPS-

Guidelines/08 dated 30-09-2008 published in

the Official Gazette of Government of Goa,

Series I No. 30 dated 23-10-2008 (herein

referred to as the “principal guidelines”) as

follows, namely:—

In the Principal Guidelines:—

In Clause No. 10, in sub-clause (j) for the

expression “Physically handicapped”, the

expression “Persons with Disabilities shall be

substituted.

This notification shall come into force on

the date of its publication in the Official

Gazette.

This issues with the approval of the State

Government.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Gopal A. Parsekar, Director of Civil Supplies

and Consumer Affairs & ex officio Joint

Secretary.

Panaji, 6th September, 2023.

———ttt———

Department of Finance

Revenue & Control Division

Office Memorandum

12/2/2023-Fin(R&C)/3237

The Office Memorandum No. 1/1(1)/2022-

P&PW(E) dated 26-10-2022 issued by Ministry

of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions,

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare,

New Delhi regarding “Amount of family

pension and circumstances in which it is paid

under the Central Civil Services (Pension)

Rules, 2021”, has been adopted by the State

Government.

The O. M., referred above is available on

the Directorate of Accounts website

www.accountsgoa.gov.in.

Pranab G. Bhat, Under Secretary, Finance

(R&C).

Porvorim, 4th September, 2023.

———ttt———

Goa State Research Foundation

Notification

GSRF/Schemes/DRF/10/2023

GSRF Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme

The Goa State Research Foundation (GSRF)

is pleased to frame the “GSRF Doctoral

Research Fellowship Scheme” to provide

Research Fellowships to the students of the

State of Goa pursuing a full-time Doctoral (PhD)

programme to carry out their research work

in the chosen discipline.

I. Short title & commencement.— (a) This

scheme shall be called ‘GSRF Doctoral

Research Fellowship Scheme’.

(b) This scheme shall come into force from

the date of its notification in the Official Gazette.

II. Introduction to the scheme.— Over the

past decade, the research portfolio in the State

of Goa has steadily grown. However, to achieve

global recognition for Goa and to become a hub

for high-quality research, there is an immediate

need for research capacity building and to

grow our global research competitiveness by

enhancing research quality and encouraging

innovation. This ‘GSRF Doctoral Research

Fellowship Scheme’ envisages promoting

research in all disciplines and providing

financial assistance to full-time doctoral

students from Goa in Goa University, its

affiliated or autonomous colleges and Research

Centres, as laid down in this notification, to

undertake research activities leading to their

PhD degrees.

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III. Objectives and scope.— This scheme

aims to promote excellence in research and

innovation in Higher Education by supporting

young researchers in various disciplines. The

following are the key objectives:

(i) To identify motivated young

researchers doing research at PhD level in

frontier areas of all disciplines.

(ii) To provide financial support to them

through fellowship and contingency grants

and engage them in research.

The scope of this scheme is to provide

financial assistance to young researchers who

do not have any Fellowship or scholarship.

Assistance will be in the form of fellowship and

contingency grant, initially for two years to

carry out their Doctoral (PhD) work and extend

the same for the third year based on proven

performance.

IV. Operation of the scheme.— This scheme

shall be implemented and operated by the Goa

State Research Foundation (GSRF).

V. Pattern of assistance.— (a) A candidate

who joined a full-time PhD as per Goa

University process and is selected under this

scheme shall be paid Rs. 25,000/- (rupees

twenty-five thousand only) monthly. In

addition, a contingency grant of Rs. 25,000/-

(Twenty-five thousand only) per annum will

be paid to all the candidates. The fellowship is

tenable for 2 years, which is extendable for the

3rd year based on the performance of the

doctoral fellow.

(b) The amount received under the scheme

may be utilised to incur the expenditure on

the following items:

l Fellowship: The amount allotted under this

head may be utilised as a stipend (monthly

fellowship) to carry out proposed research

work.

l Contingency Grant: The admissible

contingency grant can be used for purchasing

consumables (chemicals, glassware, etc.) and

project-related domestic travel, including

attending workshops to acquire new skills

and/or conferences to present the results of

their doctoral work. Grants may also be utilised

on spares for apparatus, photocopies and

microfilms, typing, stationery, postage,

internet, fax, computation, printing, buying

books and other project-related items.

of the College/Head of the Institution.

(d) Instruments/equipment/books/journals/

other resources acquired under this scheme

will be the institutional property. They must

be shared with other researchers and

deposited to the Institute after completion of

the Fellowship.

VI. Eligibility.— The Doctoral (Ph.D.)

Fellowship aims to promote fundamental

research and create a research culture in the

State of Goa. Through this Doctoral Fellowship,

meritorious candidates pursuing a full-time

PhD program at Goa University, its affiliated

or autonomous colleges, or its recognised

research centres such as CSIR-NIO, NCPOR

and ICAR-CCARI will be supported. To be

eligible, the candidate must have the following:

(a) Have 15 years certificate of residence

from Goa,

(b) The candidate must have qualified in

any of the examinations recognised by Goa

University for PhD admission,

to apply for this fellowship. Must have a

confirmed PhD registration at Goa University

within the last one year on the last date of

application submission.

(d) Those candidates who do not fall

under category (c) above can also apply,

provided that they

(i) are not completing three years from

the initial (provisional) date of registration

at Goa University on the last date for

submission of application and

(ii) have at least one published article

from their PhD work as a lead or

corresponding author in UGC-CARE

Group II journal.

(e) The maximum support period will be

only two years for those candidates falling

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under category (d). They are not eligible for

an extension in the third year.

(f) The upper age limit for the fellowship

is 35 years, calculated as of the last date of

application submission. Age relaxation of 5

(five) years will be given to candidates

belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD & Women

candidates.

(g) The selected fellows under this

scheme are not eligible to receive any other

fellowship/salary from any Government or

Non-Governmental sources during the

tenure of the fellowship.

(h) The fellowship is tenable only at Goa

University, its affiliated or autonomous

colleges, or its recognised Research

Centres. The host institution should provide

necessary administrative and infrastructural

support.

(i) The fellowship is purely a temporary

assignment and is tenable for a period of 2

years which may be extended for an

additional one year for the students falling

under the category (c) above, provided the

student has at least one published article

as a lead author or corresponding author in

UGC-CARE Group II journal, during the

previous two years.

(j) If the candidate submits his/her thesis

during the fellowship period, the day of

submission of the thesis will be considered

the last day of the fellowship.

VII. Procedure for applying for the scheme.—

Candidates must submit their application

online in the prescribed proforma, along with

required certificates/documents in response

to the call/advertisement issued by the GSRF

from time to time.

VIII. Procedure for selection of research

fellows.— (a) Applications received from

applicants will be scrutinised for eligibility by

the officials of GSRF or the committee appointed

for the purpose.

(b) The scrutinised proposals shall be

reviewed by the experts/expert committee

appointed for the purpose and allot scores.

the final decision based on the scores and

recommendations made by the Committee.

(d) The Governing Council will decide the

number of fellowships based on the availability

of funds under the scheme.

IX. Procedure for release of fellowship/

grants.— The first six months of the fellowship

and the contingency grant of Rs. 25,000/-

(Twenty-five thousand only) for the first year

will be released to the Head of the Institution

where the candidate works after the selection.

The submission of the following documents

as per the timeframe given is mandatory:-

(a) Six monthly progress reports (at the

end of the sixth and eighteenth months).

(b) Satisfactory Performance Report

(given by the Research Guide every six

months).

(at the end of the first year in the prescribed

format; to be reviewed by the committee

appointed for the purpose).

(d) Annual Statement of Expenditure and

Utilization Certificate (at the end of the first

year).

(e) Final Technical Report (at the end of

the second year in the prescribed format; to

be reviewed by the committee appointed for

the purpose).

(f) Consolidated Statement of Expenditure

and Utilization Certificate (at the end of the

second year).

(g) The candidates eligible for the

extension (third year) shall submit a request

in the prescribed format and a soft copy of

their publications along with (e) and (f)

above.

(h) The candidates on extension also shall

submit a six-monthly report at the end of

the thirtieth month and documents as in (e)

and (f) at the end of the third year.

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The timely release of instalments is

contingent upon submitting the documents as

above.

X. General terms & conditions.— (a) The

selected candidates should send their

acceptance certificate within two weeks to the

GSRF duly forwarded by the Head of the

institution to enable GSRF to send the

approval/sanction letters.

(b) Fellowship is not transferable to any

other person.

transferred from his/her original place of work

to another Institution within the Goa

University jurisdiction, No Objection

Certificate should be furnished for the transfer

of the fellowship from both Institutions stating

that necessary facilities will be provided by

the Institution in which the awardee is

transferred for the smooth functioning of the

fellowship, followed by approval from GSRF.

(d) The fellows are encouraged to publish

research papers based on the research work

done during the fellowship in journals of high

repute (UGC CARE list Group II journals). The

fellows should acknowledge the support from

the GSRF.

(e) The fellows shall also inform GSRF about

any publications that have resulted because

of the award of the fellowship, even if the

articles are published after the completion of

the fellowship tenure. A soft copy of the

published paper should be sent to the GSRF.

(f) The GSRF reserves the right to terminate

the Fellowship at any stage if it is convinced

that desired progress is not being made or the

fellowship grant is not appropriately utilised.

(g) No extension in tenure is permissible

under any circumstances.

(h) If found appropriate, instruments/

/infrastructure developed through this scheme

can be moved to a centralised facility/institute

during or on completion of the fellowship by

the GSRF.

XI. Relaxation of conditions.— The

Governing Council of GSRF is empowered to

relax any or all clauses or conditions of the

scheme in genuine cases.

XII. Interpretation.— If any question arises

regarding the interpretation of any clause,

word or expression of the scheme, the decision

about the interpretation shall be with the GSRF,

which shall be final and binding on all

concerned.

XIII. Amendment.— The Governing Council

of GSRF reserves the right to amend the terms

and conditions of the scheme as and when

required for better and more effective

implementation.

The Governing Council of Goa State

Research Foundation approved the scheme

during its first meeting on 21st July, 2023.

Malapati K. Janarthanam, Chairperson,

Goa State Research Foundation.

Alto-Porvorim, 27th July, 2023.

________

Notification

GSRF/Schemes/PDF/11/2023

GSRF Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme

The Goa State Research Foundation (GSRF)

is pleased to frame the “GSRF Post-Doctoral

Fellowship Scheme” to provide Research

Fellowships to Doctorates for research work

in any discipline.

I. Short title & commencement.— (a) This

scheme shall be called the “GSRF Post-

Doctoral Fellowship Scheme”.

(b) This scheme shall come into force

from the date of its notification in the Official

Gazette.

II. Introduction.— One of the exciting

periods of one’s research career is the time

between submitting a PhD thesis and getting

a regular position. During this transition

period, with already gained research

expertise, they can do frontier research. The

post-Doctoral period provides time free of any

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regular

teaching

and

administrative

responsibilities. It lays a solid foundation to

become an independent researcher before

taking up a full-time academic or research

position. However, financial support to Post-

Doctorates through fellowships and grants is

crucial for continuing their research, which

leads to capacity building and enhancing

research quality and innovation. This “GSRF

Post-Doctoral-Fellowship Scheme” envisages

promoting research in all disciplines by

providing financial assistance to the post-

doctoral fellows at Goa University and other

institutes of repute within and outside Goa, as

laid down in this notification, to undertake

research activities. The Post-Doctoral Fellows

will catalyse the research environment in the

State by engaging with students, Research

Scholars and faculty.

III. Objectives and scope.— This scheme

aims to promote excellence in research and

innovation in Higher Education by supporting

young researchers at the post-doctoral level

in various disciplines. The following are the

key objectives:

l Attract world-class researchers from India

as well as from abroad to Goa

l Fellows will work on world-class and

frontier areas of research

l Help develop a vibrant research culture

in the State of Goa

l Mentoring graduates, post-graduate and

PhD students with PDFs

l Publish research articles in high-impact

research journals

l Fostering collaborations with other

researchers through PDFs.

The scope of this scheme is to provide Post

doctoral Fellowships to young and bright

Doctorates to continue with their independent

research.

IV. Operation of scheme.— The Goa State

Research Foundation (GSRF) will execute this

scheme.

V. Pattern of assistance.— The award shall

consist of a fellowship amounting to

Rs. 60,000/- (Sixty thousand only) per month

(consolidated) and a Research grant of

Rs. 1,00,000/- (One lakh only) per annum. The

fellowship is tenable for a period of 2 years.

The amount received under the scheme may

be utilised to incur the expenditure on the

following items:

(a) Fellowship: The amount allotted under

this head shall be utilised as a stipend

(monthly fellowship) to carry out proposed

research work.

(b) Research Grant: The admissible

Research grant can be used for minor

equipment, consumables, contingencies

and domestic travel. Research grants may

be utilised on spares for apparatus,

photocopies and microfilms, typing,

stationery, postage, telephone calls,

internet, fax, computation, printing and

other project-related items. Expenditure

towards the audit fee may also be claimed

under the research grant head. It can be

used to purchase chemicals, glassware and

other consumable items. There is no

provision for providing manpower support

under this scheme. The Fellow is expected

to undertake the research objectives by

himself/herself during the entire fellowship.

the Institution. The expenditure shall be

debited to the appropriate Budget Head.

(d) Instruments/equipment/books/journals/

other resources acquired under this scheme

must be shared with other researchers and

deposited to the Institute after the

fellowship is completed, which will be the

institutional property.

VI. Eligibility.— The Post-Doctoral Fellowship

(PDF) scheme aims to identify motivated and

ambitious young researchers and provide

them with financial support for engaging in

world-class research in frontier areas across

the disciplines. To be eligible, the candidate

must fulfil the following conditions:

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(a) Must have obtained a PhD from a

recognised University/institute.

(b) The upper age limit for the fellowship

is 45 years, calculated as on the last date of

the application submission.

availed only once by a candidate in his/her

career.

(d) The Post-doctoral fellow will work

under the guidance of a mentor from the

Host institution.

(e) The applicant shall have a 15-year

certificate of residence from Goa.

(f) An applicant without 15 years

certificate of residence from Goa can also

apply for this fellowship, provided the

applicant’s PhD degree is from any of the

following types of Institution:

(i) the Top 15 ranked institutes in NIRF

(University or Research category)

(ii) Institutions of National Importance/

/Institutions of Eminence/National

Research Institutions

(iii) Foreign University/Institute (QS/

/THE/ARWU ranking among the top 500

in World University ranking at any time).

However, it is mandatory to choose Goa

University as the host institution for post

doctoral work in such cases.

(g) Candidates who obtained a PhD

degree from Goa University must choose the

Host institution from the list of the Top 25

ranked institutes in NIRF (University or

Research category) or a National Research

Institution to carry out post doctoral work.

Those applicants with 15 years certificate

of residence from Goa but who obtained a

Ph.D. degree from other than Goa University

must choose Goa University as their host

institution.

(h) The proposed mentor must hold a

regular academic/research position in a

recognised institution in Goa/India and

should have a Ph.D. degree in the subject

related to the research proposal submitted

by the candidate.

(i) The mentor shall not have more than

one post doctoral fellow under this scheme

at any given time.

(j) The candidate cannot have the same

person as the Mentor if he/she has served

as his/her PhD supervisor.

(k) The Post-doctoral fellows are not

eligible to receive any other fellowship/

salary from any Government or Non-

Governmental sources during the tenure of

the fellowship.

(l) There is no provision for providing

manpower support under this scheme. The

fellows are expected to undertake

independent research during the entire

fellowship duration.

(m) The fellowship is a temporary

assignment and is tenable for two years.

VII. Procedure for applying for the scheme.—

Candidates must submit their application

online, along with certificates and documents

in response to the call/advertisement issued

by the GSRF from time to time in the

prescribed proforma, which will be available

on the official website of the GSRF.

VIII. Procedure for selection of post-doctoral

fellows.— (i) Applications received from

applicants will be assessed by experts/an

expert committee constituted by the GSRF.

(ii) An

Expert

Committee

shall

constituted for this purpose by the

Chairperson, GSRF, with the Experts in the

field as members for considering the proposals.

(iii) The Committee shall scrutinise the

proposals received for fellowship and

recommend the eligible candidates in order

of merit.

(iv) The Governing Council of GSRF will take

the final decision based on recommendations

made by the Committee and the availability of

funds under the scheme.

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IX. Procedure for release of fellowship/

grants.—The first-year Fellowship and

Research grant of Rs. 1,00,000/- (One lakh

only) will be released after receiving the

joining letter from the Post-doctoral fellow to

the host institution. The second-year grant will

be released upon the receipt of the following

documents: (i) Annual Progress Report; (ii)

Annual Statement of Expenditure and

Utilisation Certificate.

Upon completion of the fellowship, the

following documents must be submitted:

(i) Copy of the final report of research work

along with a soft copy.

(ii) A consolidated item-wise detailed

statement of expenditure incurred during

the entire fellowship period, duly signed and

sealed by the Registrar/Head of the

Institution, Finance Officer and the Research

guide/Mentor.

(iii) A consolidated Audited Utilization

Certificate for the amount utilised to carry

out proposed research work duly signed and

sealed by the Chartered Accountant/

Finance Officer, Registrar/Head of the

Institution, and the Research guide/Mentor.

(iv) The unutilised fund, if any, should be

refunded immediately after termination or

completion of fellowship through a demand

draft drawn in favour of the GSRF.

The host institution of the fellows is expected

to settle the accounts immediately upon

termination or completion of the fellowship.

X. General terms & conditions.— (a) After

finalisation of the selection of the applicants,

the selected candidates will be intimated of

their selection. The awardees should send

their acceptance certificate within two weeks

to the GSRF duly forwarded by the Head of

the institution to enable this foundation to send

the approval/sanction letters.

(b) Fellowship is not transferable to any

other person.

transferred from his/her original place of work

to another Institution, No Objection Certificate

should be furnished for the transfer of the

fellowship from the host institution. The new

host Institution shall provide a certificate

stating that necessary facilities will be

provided by the Institution to which the

awardee is transferred for the smooth

functioning of the fellowship. This shall be

approved by the GSRF.

(d) The fellows are encouraged to publish

research papers based on the research work

done during the fellowship in journals of high

repute (UGC CARE list Group II journals). The

fellows should acknowledge the support

received from the GSRF in their publications.

(e) The fellows shall also inform GSRF about

any publications that have resulted because

of the award of the fellowship, even if the

articles are published after the completion of

the fellowship tenure. A soft copy of the

published paper should be sent to the GSRF.

(f) The GSRF reserves the right to terminate

the Fellowship at any stage if it is convinced

that desired progress is not seen and/or the

research grant is inappropriately utilised.

(g) No extension in tenure is permissible

under any circumstances.

(h) If found appropriate, instruments/

infrastructure developed through this scheme

can be moved to a centralised facility/institute

during or on completion of the fellowship, as

decided by GSRF.

XI. Relaxation.— The Governing Council of

GSRF is empowered to relax any or all clauses

or conditions of the scheme in genuine cases.

XII. Interpretation.— If any question arises

regarding the interpretation of any clause,

word or expression of the scheme, the decision

about the interpretation shall be with the GSRF,

which shall be final and binding on all

concerned.

XIII. Amendment.— The Governing Council

of GSRF reserves the right to amend the terms

and conditions of the scheme as and when

required for better and more effective

implementation of the scheme.

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The Governing Council of Goa State

Research Foundation approved the scheme

during its first meeting on 21st July, 2023.

Malapati K. Janarthanam, Chairperson,

Goa State Research Foundation.

Alto-Porvorim, 27th July, 2023.

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Notification

GSRF/Schemes/Minor GR/12/2023

GSRF Minor Grant Research Scheme

The Goa State Research Foundation (GSRF)

is pleased to frame the “GSRF Minor Grant

Research Scheme” to provide financial

assistance to the faculty members of Goa

University and its affiliated/autonomous

colleges and Goa Government-funded

research institutes who wish to undertake a

Research Project.

I. Short title and commencement.— (i) The

scheme shall be called the “GSRF Minor

Grants Research Scheme”.

(ii) The scheme shall come into force from

the date of its publication in the Official Gazette

and remain in force until it is amended.

II. Introduction to the scheme.— National

Education Policy 2020 recognises the

importance of Research and knowledge

creation in sustaining a vibrant economy. It

underlines the significant expansion of

research capabilities and output across

disciplines. However, to conduct their

research, funding opportunities shall be

provided to the faculty members at Higher

Educational Institutes. Hence, the “GSRF

Minor Grant Research Scheme” has been

designed to promote research in all areas by

providing financial assistance to the faculty

members of Goa University and its affiliated

and autonomous colleges on a competitive

basis to pursue research work along with their

academic engagement.

III. Objectives and scope of the scheme.—

This scheme aims to promote excellence in

research and innovation in various disciplines

at Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs).

Research problems shall also consider local

needs.

Industries

and

Government

Departments shall be partners, and the

benefits shall ultimately reach society. The key

objective of the scheme is:

(i) To provide research support for the

faculty members of HEIs in Goa and foster their

research temper.

(ii) To cultivate the basic research capacity

of faculty through the individual level of

research support and motivate their original

ideas and talent.

(iii) Provide grants to faculty in all

disciplines and encourage interdisciplinary

research work for the benefit of society.

Research and Development activities are

considered essential components of the higher

education system because they create new

knowledge and insights and impart

excitement and dynamism to the educational

process. The scope of the scheme includes

creating and improving the general research

capabilities of the faculty members of the

various Higher Educational Institutes (Goa

University and its affiliated and autonomous

colleges).

The proposals submitted by the project

investigators shall include a specific project

theme with a clear statement of achievable

objectives, methodology, details of equipment

and other research facilities proposed to be

acquired and the expected deliverables from

the project.

IV. Operation of the scheme.— This scheme

shall be implemented and operated by the Goa

State Research Foundation (GSRF).

V. Eligibility.— Financial assistance for

GSRF Minor Grant Research Scheme-can be

availed by the full-time regular faculty of Goa

University and its affiliated or autonomous

institutions and Goa Government funded

research Institutes:

(i) The Principal Investigator (P.I.) shall be

a regular faculty member of Goa University

or its affiliated or autonomous colleges or

OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA

SERIES I No. 24

14TH SEPTEMBER, 2023

2004

Goa

Government-funded

research

Institutes. And in addition, shall fulfil anyone

of the following conditions:

(a) Hold a PhD degree or M.D/M.S/

/M.D.S/M.V.Sc. in Medicine, Dental and

Veterinary from a recognised institution.

(b) A registered PhD candidate at a

recognised institution.

UGC-CARE list of journals as the first author

or corresponding author within the last

three years.

(ii) Individual faculty members can

apply for a maximum of two projects at a

time. However, if both projects are

selected, the applicant can choose only

one.

(iii) A faculty member can avail of only

one project under this or any other

scheme of GSRF at any given time.

(iv) The proposal submitted must be

original in idea and content. Plagiarism

in any form will lead to rejection of the

proposal.

VI. Pattern of assistance.— A. The quantum

of assistance under this GSRF Minor Grant

Research Scheme will be as follows:

The maximum permissible grant in the

disciplines outside STEM areas will be Rs. 3.00

lakhs (Non-recurring grant–Rs. 1.00 lakh and

Recurring grants–Rs. 2.00 lakhs), and in STEM

areas will be Rs. 4.00 lakhs (Non-recurring

grant–Rs. 1.50 lakh and Recurring grants–

Rs. 2.50 lakhs). No project staff will be allowed

under this scheme.

B. The following are the Heads under which

the budget will be recognised:

(i) Non-Recurring Grants

(1) Minor Equipment.

(2) Books and Journals.

The equipment, Books and Journals grants

may be utilised to procure the essential

equipment and books and journals needed for

the proposed research work.

The Equipment, Books and Journals

acquired by the P.I. under this scheme must

be deposited at College/Goa University, as the

case may be, after the completion of the

project. These items will be institutional

property.

(ii) Recurring Grants

(a) Hiring Services: This is meant for

specialised technical services available

on a payment basis, such as sample

analysis, for which the University/

College/institution has no infrastructure.

(b) Contingency: The admissible

contingency grant may be utilised on

spares for apparatus, photostat copies and

microfilms, typing, stationery, postage,

telephone

calls,

internet,

fax,

computation, printing and other project-