Policy Circulars 2004 - yashada

2.0 Mission and Functions of R & DC:
Mission
Embark upon research for enhancing general as well as specific knowledge, understand
and explain development processes, solve specific problems and address and facilitate
policy formulation as required.
Functions
• Continually keep informed of latest developments in respective fields by referring
to subject-matter journals and websites, interaction with field personnel and active
professionals in the area.
• Routinely examine / study the changing development issues and challenges and
formulate research ideas.
• Prepare a list of current development issues and challenges, the knowledge gaps
etc. by thematic areas addressed by each Centre.
• Prepare and present to all YASHADA staff a summary of latest developments and
concerns - once in three months.
• Liaise with HoDs for documenting current issues/challenges in respective subject
areas.
• Formulate research questions, research projects along with budgets.
• Take up and complete research for concerned subject areas.
• Ensure that research results are publicized widely.
• Ensure that research findings ale appropriately incorporated into training.
• Ensure that the research work completed has a end-user.
• Following specific research findings, facilitate and guide formulation of
government policies as required by changing times.
• Explore external funding support for research to be taken up.
3.0 Specific Role of R&DC Members
• Regularly attend and participate in R & DC meetings called.
• Inform R & DC about latest developments in respective fields within and outside
Maharashtra.
• Prepare research proposals.
• Participate in conducting research.
• Take up data analysis, synthesis and report writing
• Provide input to YASHADA Journals (ASHWATTHA and YASHMANTHAN)
Liaise with in-house faculty and external subject-matter experts for identifying
potential research areas and come up with specific research needs.
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