Government of India, Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research has accord recognition to Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), Gandhinagar as Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO). On receiving this recognition PDPU is entitle to all such administrative support from the Ministry of Science and Technology (DSIR) as may be required on all issues to promote or encourage scientific research activities. Also the University will be entitled to avail the custom/ excise duty exemption on the import of equipments, instruments, spares thereof, consumables etc.

DSIR, a Government of India body that undertakes promotion of research and transfer of technology to India, carries out thorough evaluation of the R&D unit and ensures compliance with all the Government of India regulations before awarding renewals. The recognition and duty waiver is awarded every three years.

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