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To liaison between government of Punjab and PARB.
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Ensure across the Themes coordination.
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Co-ordinate with research, extension, education and stakeholders for the smooth flow of outputs generated by the research system in the province.
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Make arrangements for the GB, EC and other meetings including preparation of agenda, working papers and recording and circulation of minutes of the meetings.
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Arrange training, seminars and workshops to highlight the achievements of PARB.
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Coordinate in linking PARB projects with international centres and laboratories in the developed countries, and arrange for local as well as international consultants to work with the projects.
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Arrange for the import of new technologies.
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Arrange for local and international training to enhance the capacity of the scientists of Punjab agricultural research system.
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Help devising strategies to seek funds from governments and donors for PARB.
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As Theme Leader, evaluate the proposals submitted to PARB under respective theme for funding if it qualifies the CGS priorities for the purpose of short listing.
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Get the short listed project proposals evaluated/reviewed from TWGs, cleared from EC and approved from Board for funding. Also arrange signing of contract/agreement for release of funds/installments.
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Process and finalize cases/applications for travel grant.
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Process and finalize cases/applications for holding of workshops/seminars.
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Process and finalize cases/applications for publication of technical/scientific books and papers as per approved criteria.
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Process and finalize cases/applications for Scientists award as per approved criteria.
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Suggest ways and means for improving the efficiency of the research system to be more responsive to stakeholders problems in the food and fibre system of Punjab.
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Help preparing brochures and leaflets to highlight the outputs of high impact successful projects.
