Format- A
Sample copy of Forwarding Letter
(On Letter Head of the institution/ University/ Professional Body)

From
……………………………………….
……………………………………….
……………………………………….
……………………………………….
Dated:
To
	Mrs.S.Ravindran
	Adviser & Scientist G
	M&C Division / TIF Programme
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi – 110 016

Subject: 	Proposal for undertaking -------------------------------------------------------..

Sir/ Madam,
	
1.	I am glad to forward herewith a proposal for undertaking ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------at a total cost of Rs……………. (Rupees ………………only).  The project is proposed to be completed over a period of………….. months/.   Mr./Ms./Dr………………………… who is presently working as ------------------------------- in this institution will be the Project Director/ Principal Investigator.

2.	I certify that this institution will provide all the facilities and infrastructure for the completion of the project as follows:

a)	This proposal or any similar proposal has not been submitted to any other agency/ Department for funding/ the proposal has also been submitted to……………………. for partial funding up to Rs……….lakhs.
b)	The Project Director/ Principal Research Investigator will continue to work in the institution till the completion of the project.  In case the Project Director leaves without completing the project, the institution will take full responsibility to complete the project as per the existing terms and conditions.
c)	The institution will take full responsibility for monitoring the progress of the project, sending progress reports and utilization certificates, etc. and ensuring proper and timely implementation.
3.	It is requested that the project proposal may be considered favourably for providing financial assistance of Rs………………..

Signature of the Head of the Institution

Name of the Head of the Institution & Stamp