Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG)
This group, under the Chair of Additional Secretary concerned in MoEF&CC, will be the major body of representatives from diverse sectors (i.e., Government organizations, State governments of IHR; Himalayan Universities, R&D Autonomous organizations; NGOs, Regional Inter-governmental Organizations, Thematic Divisions of MoEF&CC) to guide implementation of the Scheme and monitor the progress periodically.
- The STAG shall have following Terms of Reference (ToR):
- Provide scientific and technical guidance for assessing project proposals, invited studies as well as suo-moto developed studies;
- Recommend site-specific targeted pilot projects;
- Appraise and recommend case studies ensuring multi-disciplinarily and cross-sectoral integration;
- Advise study teams on assessment frameworks and methodologies for conducting the studies;
- Review progress of the studies on a periodic basis and recommend necessary mid-course corrective and/or preventive measures;
- Provide scientific and technical expert advice and recommendations to the Project Steering Committee; and
- Advise the Project Management Team on stakeholder engagement and capacity development areas.
The STAG shall meet as frequently as the members may decide. The committee would be free to co-opt any additional expert members as per requirement to provide guidance on specific issues.
Composition & Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG).
Meetings of Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG)
| S.No. | Meeting | Meeting Conducted On | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st STAG Meeting | 17/12/2015 | |||
| 2 | 2nd STAG Meeting | 17/02/2016 | |||
| 3 | 3rd STAG Meeting | 15/03/2016 | |||
| 4 | 4th STAG Meeting | 29/09/2016 | |||
| 5 | 5th STAG Meeting | 15/12/2017 | |||
| 6 | 6th STAG Meeting | 17/01/2018 | |||
| 7 | 7th STAG Meeting | 13/02/2018 | |||
| 8 | 8th STAG Meeting | 16/03/2018 | |||
| 9 | 9th STAG Meeting | 14/09/2018 | |||
| 10 | 10th STAG Meeting | 22/11/2018 | |||
| 11 | 11th STAG Meeting | 28/03/2019 | |||
| 12 | 12th STAG Meeting | 27/05/2019 | |||
| 13 | 13th STAG Meeting | 27/11/2019 | |||
| 14 | 14th STAG Meeting | 6/3/2020 | |||
| 15 | 15th STAG Meeting | 5/3/2021 | |||
| 16 | 16th STAG Meeting | 8/6/2022 | |||
| 17 | 17th STAG Meeting | 16/02/2023 | |||
| 18 | 18th STAG Meeting | 10/3/2023 | |||
| 19 | 19th STAG Meeting | 5/9/2023 | |||
| 20 | 20th STAG Meeting | 3/11/2023 | |||
| 21 | 21st STAG Meeting | 10/11/2023 | |||
| 22 | 22nd STAG Meeting | 30/01/2024 | |||
| 23 | 23rd STAG Meeting | 20/02/2024 |
