To provide support to Director in R&D Planning
Assignments
Liaison and interaction with Government departments Matters pertaining to formulation, approvals, co-ordination of inter-laboratory projects and co-ordination of technical services Database of total NEERI R&D activities including research utilization Annual Report, Quarterly Progress Reports and Reports to CSIR from time to time Information dissemination as per Right to Information Act Publication of NEERI Journals/News Letters/Brochures and media support Human Resource Development – Preparation of Human Resource Development Plan; Training of CSIR Scientists and Staff; incentives and awards for staff; etc. Coordination of Seminars/Symposia/Conference/Exhibitions/Visitors CSIR UGC examination CSIR Programme on Youth for Leadership in Science (CPYLS) Zonal Lab coordination NEERI – Burhani Foundation award and other events of the Institute.