PRAW Proposal
Here is a structured proposal outline for forming a Research Project Analysis Wing (RPAW) under TANSCHE:
Proposal for Formation of Research Project Analysis Wing (RPAW)
Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE)
Date: [Insert Date]
1. Introduction
A brief overview of TANSCHE’s vision and mission in strengthening higher education and fostering impactful research across Tamil Nadu. Need for a specialized mechanism to monitor, evaluate, and support funded research projects and infrastructure across institutions.
2. Objective of RPAW
To establish a dedicated wing to:
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Monitor and evaluate state and centrally funded research projects
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Track equipment procurement and ensure effective utilization
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Assess new laboratory creation and innovation initiatives
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Analyze research outputs (journals, patents, PhDs)
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Identify societal impact of research outcomes
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Recommend best practices and guide future funding strategy
3. Administrative Structure
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Supervision: Directly under the Member Secretary, TANSCHE
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Guidance: Strategic direction from Vice Chairman, TANSCHE
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Staffing:
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Director (RPAW) – Senior academic/research expert
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Data Analysts
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Research Fellows (subject experts)
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Technical Support Staff
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Liaison Officers (University/Institution level)
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4. Scope and Functions of RPAW
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Project Monitoring: Maintain a live database of ongoing research projects funded by TANSCHE, UGC, DST, DBT, etc.
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Equipment Tracker: Collect data on equipment purchased, maintain inventory, monitor usage through periodic audits.
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Lab Development Review: Evaluate labs created or upgraded, encourage lab-based innovation and interdisciplinary usage.
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Research Output Metrics: Analyze quantity and quality of publications, patents, Ph.D. completions, and collaborative outcomes.
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Societal Impact Evaluation: Assess and document research that benefits society – technology transfers, policy inputs, rural innovations, etc.
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Capacity Building: Organize workshops on proposal writing, research ethics, IPR, and scientific writing.
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Advisory Role: Recommend policy inputs for enhancing the state research ecosystem.
5. Digital Integration
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Develop a RPAW Research Monitoring Portal to:
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Collect periodic project reports
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Track milestones and deliverables
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Showcase high-impact outputs
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Maintain transparency and accountability
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6. Collaboration & Networking
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Coordinate with universities, research institutions, funding agencies, and industry
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Facilitate peer review of projects and sharing of best practices
7. Expected Outcomes
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Transparent and accountable monitoring of research projects
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Enhanced usage of funded infrastructure
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Improved research quality and societal relevance
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Strategic inputs for future research funding and policy
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Data-driven decision-making and reporting
8. Financial Requirements
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Budget for staffing, office setup, IT systems
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Provision for field visits, monitoring tools, capacity-building workshops
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Annual recurring and non-recurring expenditure
9. Implementation Roadmap
| Phase | Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Proposal approval and staff recruitment | Month 1-2 |
| Phase 2 | Database setup, digital portal launch | Month 3-5 |
| Phase 3 | Pilot monitoring in select institutions | Month 6-9 |
| Phase 4 | State-wide rollout and reporting | Month 10-12 |
10. Conclusion
The establishment of RPAW will ensure structured, scientific, and strategic evaluation of research investments and outputs in Tamil Nadu. This initiative will elevate the state’s academic research standards and ensure public value from funded research activities.
11. Financial Requirements (Detailed Budget)
The estimated budget for establishing and operationalizing the Research Project Analysis Wing (RPAW) is categorized as follows:
A. Non-Recurring Expenditure (Initial Setup)
| Item | Estimated Cost (INR) |
|---|---|
| Office setup (furniture, interiors, branding) | ₹5,00,000 |
| IT Infrastructure (servers, systems, LAN) | ₹10,00,000 |
| Web portal and dashboard development | ₹5,00,000 |
| Equipment audit tools (software licenses) | ₹2,00,000 |
| Initial publication, documentation, branding | ₹1,00,000 |
| Total (A) | ₹23,00,000 |
B. Recurring Expenditure (Annual Operational Costs)
| Head | Quantity / Description | Estimated Cost (INR/year) |
|---|---|---|
| Director – Research & Analysis | 1 Senior Academic (Honorarium) | ₹18,00,000 |
| Research Analysts/Data Officers | 3 positions | ₹24,00,000 |
| IT Support/Developer | 1 position | ₹6,00,000 |
| Administrative Assistant | 1 position | ₹3,60,000 |
| University Liaison Officers (part-time) | 10 institutions × ₹25,000/month | ₹30,00,000 |
| Travel & Institutional Visits | Local and State-wide | ₹5,00,000 |
| Training & Capacity Building Workshops | 4–6 workshops per year | ₹4,00,000 |
| Journal Subscriptions/Database Access | Annual academic tools | ₹2,00,000 |
| Office Maintenance/Utilities/Consumables | ₹2,40,000 | |
| Contingency Fund (5%) | Risk/Unforeseen expenses | ₹4,69,000 |
| Total (B) | ₹99,69,000 |
C. Summary of Budget
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Non-Recurring (Setup) | ₹23,00,000 |
| Recurring (Annual Ops) | ₹99,69,000 |
| Total First-Year Cost | ₹1,22,69,000 |
D. Notes
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Staff may be hired on contract basis with academic/research credentials.
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Liaison officers may be nominated from partner universities for better coordination.
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Digital platform may be developed with TANSCHE’s internal IT support or outsourced.
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Budget subject to revision as per government norms and expert committee recommendations.
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