Vision and Mission
Vision - The objective and
purpose of NDRF is to "promote and advance the
science and practice of engineering design in all
branches of engineering".
NDRF envisages creating an environment that will
enhance its status as the pioneer of collaborative
research in India, and position it as a leading
national research organization catalyzing the
deployment of engineering advances for addressing
societal needs, and providing the "Engineers'
Perspective" to policy and social decisions
impacting Indian citizens.
Mission -
NDRF will effectively leverage technological change
for progress and advancement of the Indian society
through engineering research; technology management
and forecasting; technology transfer; intellectual
property creation and patenting; consultancy; and
science, technology policy research.
Capitalizing on the mandate defined by the IEI
Council, NDRF will strategically lead the
Consortium of Partners (NDRF Consortium) to address
the national needs and imperatives of a premier
Indian research organization by leveraging the
collective strength of The IEI, NDRF and the
members of the NDRF Consortium.
NDRF intends to promote interdisciplinary
collaboration by facilitating management of major
national programmes, individual research projects,
development of R&D proposals, establishment of
appropriate governance structure to progress
research initiatives, and resource pooling.
NDRF will deliver value through Technology Analyses
(Audits), Technology Road mapping, Benchmarking,
Technology-driven business development and
Preparation of Due-Diligence Reports (technology
and business).
NDRF's portfolio of services will be user-friendly
and flexible to attract partners for collaborative
research, external clientele, funding agencies
including industry, venture capitalists, and
philanthropic organizations. NDRF will continue the
tradition of compliance with all regulatory and
fiduciary requirements as may be required.
STRATEGIC GOALS
To achieve NDRF vision and contribute to nation building, the following five strategic goals have been identified:
- 1. Provide leadership in identifying and developing contemporary technologies
- 2. Enhance and Institutionalize Research Excellence
- 3. Foster Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Policy Research to ensure that technological advances drive Indian society's march to progress and development
- 4. Promote Networking and Collaboration in Engineering Research and Development Community
- 5. Create regional NDRF Clusters and Strengthen Organizational Effectiveness