A. NEW RESEARCH PROPOSALS

1.

Ranchi University, Ranchi-834001

An Empirical Study of strength & weakness of Women’s Self-Help group Movement.

Proposal approved for a period of 10 months and project cost of Rs. 5,05,050/-

2.

Organisation for Development, Integrated, Social and Health Action (ODISHA), Orissa

Impact of Self Help Groups in the Socio-Economic Life of ST Women in Parlakhemundi ITDA Area’

Proposal is regretted since it does not give proper research orientation.

3.

Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur

Problems and Prospects of Emerging Leadership of Women In Panchayati Raj Institutions In Scheduled Tribes of Rajasthan

Proposal approved for a period of 10 months and project cost of Rs. 3,34,750/-

4.

Ganga Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Dhangar Takli,

Tlq. Purna,Distt. Parbhani

Maharashtra

Socio-Economic Status of Women after Implementation of Women Reservation in Govt. Jobs in Maharashtra

Proposal regretted as the Organisation lacks proper research experience and the proposal is not relevant to the Ministry.

5.

Rural Centre For Human Interests(RUCHI), Himachal Pradesh

Gender Disparities and Development Issues- A Micro Study in Upper Himachal Pradesh

Proposal approved for a period of 10 months and project cost of       Rs. 6,27,143/-

6.

Department of Social Work

Jamia Millia Isllamia

Active Ageing and Civil Society Response towards the Problems of Elderly Women-A Study in NCT of Delhi

Approved with a project period of 8 months and project cost of            Rs. 4,49,663/-

7.

Jaiprakash Institute of Social Change, Kolkata

Impact of Supportive Services Provided to Children of Resident Prostitutes in Kolkata Brothels

Approved for project period of 3 months and project budget of        Rs. 1,47,525/-

8.

Society for Development Studies, IHC, New Delhi

Safety of Women in Urban Areas- Case Study of Metro City in India

Approved for 4 month study period and project cost of Rs. 2,59,980/-

9.

Solidarity of The Nation Society, Gonda (U.P.)

Socio-Cultural and Economic Aspects of Victims of Domestic Violence in India

Approved for 10 months’ time frame with project budget of              Rs. 5,89,995/-

10.

M.M.H. College, Ghaziabad

Mode of Employment and Its Impact on the Social Status of Women in Jhuggi Cluster of Delhi

Approved for 10 month study period and project budget of         Rs. 4,96,650/-

11.

International Union For Health Promotion & Education, Department of Health Education & FW, CMC, Ludhiana

Reasons and Causes of Female Feticide in Economically Better off Communities: Methods to Divert the Trend

Approved with project period of 10 months and project budget of Rs.5,93,880/-

12.

Himalayan Region Study and Research Institute, Delhi

Role of Voluntary Organisations in Women Empowerment: An Empirical Study in Selected States of North India

Regretted. The topic of study is not relevant.

13.

Socio-Economic Research Centre(SERC), New Delhi

Unpaid Work By Women in Urban Areas

Approved for study period of 6 months and project budget of Rs. 3,80,050/-

PROPOSALS FROM NORTH-EAST REGION

14.

Citizen Welfare Agency, Singjamei, Imphal-795008

Socio-economic vulnerability

among displaced market women and women vendors of Khwairamband-“Nupi Keithel” (Women Market).

Approved with project cost of Rs.3,74,535/- and project period of 6 months.

RESEARCH/ STUDY PROPOSALS FOR RE-CONSIDERATION OF RAC

1.

Nutrition Foundation of India, New Delhi

Preparations of Annual Country Report on Nutrition sanctioned by RAC held on 5.1.2006 and funds released by FNB vide its F.No. 14-2/2005 ND/Tech

JS(LK) is authorized to scrutinize the file.

B. NEW PROPOSALS FOR WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS

1.

Babuji Seva Samstha, Island Centre, Ponnur-522124 Guntur Distt.-A.P

Facilitating Nutrition Education Among Women.

Regretted as the proposal is not properly framed.

2.

Gyan Path Shiksha Evam Samaj Kalyan Samiti, Bhopal

One year ‘Seminar on Violence Against Women’

Regretted since the proposed event is campaign and does not fall within the purview of Research Scheme.

3.

SAYAK, Kolkata

Workshop to Promote Innovative Activities for Children of Slum Areas

Approved with event cost of Rs.3,00,000/-

4.

Association for Development Initiative, H-58-59, Ist floor, Room No.106 South Extn. Part-I, New Delhi-110049

Promotion of Rural Women Entrepreneurship through Public Private partnership (PPP)

Regretted.

5.

EKATRA, Society for Development Alternatives for Women, 11, Amrita Shergil Marg, New Delhi-110003

Dissemination & Awareness Workshops for Combating Female Feticide

Regretted.

6.

Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) AFST(I), CFTRI Campus, Mysore

19^th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists  (ICFOSt-2007) on 31.12.2007 to 2.1.2008 at I.I.T.Kharagpur

Regretted since date of event is over.

7.

Jawaharlal Institute of PG Medical Education & Research, Pondicherry

35^th National Conference of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine

Regretted since date of event is over.

8.

Nutrition Society of India

NIN, Hyderabad

39^th National Conference of Nutrition Society of India

Regretted since date of event is over.

9.

Modern School, Barakhamba Rd, New Delhi

‘Symposium on Women Empowerment-‘She Counts- A Meeting With Reality’

( Aug.,2, 2008)

No financial support is required to be sanctioned since the event has been tied up with the UNICEF.

10.

Women’s Studies & Development Centre, Academic Research Centre, Patel Marg, Delhi-110007

International Seminar on ‘Women’s participation  in Work and Political Process’

Approved with event cost of Rs. 3,50,000/-

11.

BCM College, Kottayam

International Conference on ‘Coming Together for Child Protection: An Insight into Their Sexual Safety’ to be held on 11-13^th August, 2008.

Approved with event cost of       Rs. 3,50,000/-

NORTH-EAST REGION

12.

Rural Upliftment Centre (RUC),Manipur

Intervention Programme to Combat Malnutrition.

Approved with project cost of Rs.2,43,000/-

B.I  SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PROJECTS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF RAC

1.

BATIKA, Karamganj, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga, Bihar

Seminar on Malnutrition in Women especially during Motherhood. Proposal was sanctioned by 1^st RAC held on 1.6.2007. Grant not released yet as the Organisation is not responding to provide details. For re-consideration of RAC decision on this proposal

Regretted as the Organisation has not furnished requisite details to the Ministry.

2.

Swami Sivananda Memorial Institute (SSMI), New Delhi

National Seminar on Implementation of Supreme Court Orders on SNP under ICDS.

Note: Proposal was approved by RAC in its meeting held on 1.6.07. To be placed before next RAC for re-consideration.

Regretted since event is already over.