In pursuance of the aims and objectives and for discharging the functions assigned to the Commission, the Commission shall adopt the following method or procedure for identification, formulation and implementation of projects involving application of science and technology, namely:-
(a) undertaking studies, both in house and sponsored, to identify the problem areas and potential areas for science and technology inputs ;
(b) holding seminars, conferences, workshops and discussions for identifying technology gaps, suitable technologies, generating projects and review implementation of programmes ;
(c) interaction with research institutions, universities, industries, Government agencies, professional bodies, field agencies, voluntary agencies, experts and others in the field of science and technology;
(d) instituting mechanism for streamlining interaction between such institutions, bodies or agencies as are referred to in clause (c);
(e) identification of institutions and experts for establishing technoeconomic viability of the projects and for implementation of projects;
(f) project funding, monitoring and review ;
(g) publication of results of successful projects and proven technologies, with a view to achieve multiplier or replication effect;
(h) identify infrastructure gaps and promote or finance setting up of facilities that are not available in other institutions or are not adequate to the requirements ;
(i) consultancy to Government agencies, industries, voluntary agencies and other organisations in providing science and technology inputs for implementation of their schemes and programmes;
(j) supporting and encouraging initiative from the actual end users of innovations in science and technology;
(k) mobilisation and utilisation of funds of line departments for mutually relevant projects ;
(l) interaction with the institutions outside the country, and bilateral agencies and international development agencies for projects, programmes and finances.