RDI scheme by TDB: Govt clarifies on selection process, conflict of interest; calls reports misleading

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The government on Friday said that media reports regarding the alleged conflict of interest in the disbursement of funds to companies under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme by the Technology Development Board (TDB) are “misleading, incorrect, and lack proper context”.

The Ministry of Science and Technology shared facts regarding the robust evaluation mechanisms, strict conflict of interest guidelines, and merit-based selection processes followed by TDB.