To provide an opportunity to superannuated teachers to pursue active research in their respective field of specialization in Indian Universities/Colleges/ Institutions as indicated below:
i) Universities/Institutions/Colleges under section 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act, 1956.
ii) Deemed to be Universities under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 which are eligible to receive grant in aid from UGC.
iii) Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central/ State Govt.
iv) Institutes of National Importance.