Website Policies
This page sets out the policies that govern the Technology Development Fund (TDF) website, prepared in line with the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites and Apps (GIGW 3.0).
Copyright Policy
Material featured on this website may be reproduced free of charge after obtaining permission by writing to the Web Information Manager. The material must be reproduced accurately and must not be used in a derogatory manner or in a misleading context. Wherever the material is published or issued to others, the source must be prominently acknowledged.
Permission to reproduce this material does not extend to any material identified as the copyright of a third party. Authorisation to reproduce such material must be obtained from the departments or copyright holders concerned.
Hyperlinking Policy
Links to external websites
At many places on this website you will find links to other websites and portals. These links are provided for your convenience. TDF, DRDO is not responsible for the contents or reliability of linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed in them. The presence of a link or its listing on this website should not be taken as an endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all the time, and we have no control over the availability of linked pages. You will be shown a notice before leaving this website for an external website.
Links to this website from other websites
We do not object to you linking directly to information hosted on this website, and no prior permission is required. However, we would like you to inform us of any links provided to this website so that you can be informed of changes or updates. We do not permit our pages to be loaded into frames on other websites; pages of this website must load in a newly opened browser window of the user.
Privacy Policy
This website does not automatically capture any specific personal information from you (such as name, phone number or e-mail address) that allows us to identify you individually.
Where the website requests personal information — for example through the Contact Us or Feedback form, or during innovator registration and application under the TDF scheme — you will be informed of the purpose for which it is collected. Such information is used only for that purpose (responding to your query, or processing your registration and applications under the TDF scheme), and adequate security measures are taken to protect it.
We do not sell or share personally identifiable information volunteered on this website with any third party, public or private, except where required by law. Information provided to this website is protected from loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure, alteration or destruction.
We gather certain technical information about visitors, such as Internet Protocol (IP) address, domain name, browser type, operating system, and the date and time of visit and pages visited. We make no attempt to link this information with the identity of individuals visiting the website unless an attempt to damage the website has been detected.
Cookies
A cookie is a small piece of data that a website sends to your browser. This website uses only the cookies necessary for it to work securely: a session cookie that keeps you signed in and a security token that protects forms against misuse. These cookies do not collect personal information for any other purpose; the session expires after a period of inactivity. Your choice of text size and contrast is remembered only in your own browser.
Terms & Conditions of Use
This website is owned and maintained by the Technology Development Fund, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and currency of the content on this website, it should not be construed as a statement of law or used for any legal purpose. In case of any ambiguity or doubt, users are advised to verify the information with TDF, DRDO and/or other sources and to obtain appropriate professional advice.
Under no circumstances will TDF, DRDO be liable for any expense, loss or damage, including without limitation indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any expense, loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use, or loss of use, of data arising out of or in connection with the use of this website.
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising under them is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.
The terms and conditions of the TDF scheme itself (eligibility, funding and intellectual property) are published separately on the TDF Scheme Terms & Conditions page.
Disclaimer
The information on this website is provided for general information and outreach purposes only. Users are requested to confirm dates, times, terms and conditions and all other relevant details of project calls directly from the DefProc (Defence e-Procurement) portal or other official sources. TDF, DRDO accepts no liability for any loss arising from reliance on information on this website.
Links to other websites are provided for convenience only, as described in the Hyperlinking Policy.
Content Contribution, Moderation & Approval Policy (CMAP)
Content on this website is contributed by the TDF Directorate, DRDO. Every item passes through the following workflow before it is published:
- Contribution – the concerned section of the TDF Directorate prepares the content (project calls, awarded projects, documents, news, FAQs and other information).
- Moderation – the Web Information Manager checks the content for accuracy, completeness, language, accessibility and compliance with GIGW.
- Approval – the competent authority of the TDF Directorate approves the content for publication.
- Publication – approved content is published on the website, in English and Hindi where available.
Content Archival Policy
Time-bound content is removed from the active pages and archived once it is no longer current, so that visitors always see up-to-date information while past records remain traceable. Archived content is available on the Archive page.
| Content | Archival |
|---|---|
| Project calls (RFP / RFI / EOI) | Moved out of "Open for Application" after the last date of submission |
| News, events and announcements | Archived after the event or announcement date has passed |
| Newsletters | Retained in the newsletter section; older issues archived after one year |
| Awarded projects, policies, SOPs, guidelines and FAQs | Permanent content; superseded versions are replaced and archived when revised |
Content Review Policy
Content is reviewed periodically to keep it accurate and current. The Web Information Manager coordinates the reviews below; content found to be outdated is updated or archived under the Content Archival Policy.
| Content | Review frequency |
|---|---|
| Home page, announcements and open project calls | Weekly, and whenever a call is issued or closed |
| Awarded projects | Monthly |
| SOPs, guidelines, FAQs and tutorials | Quarterly, and whenever the underlying rules change |
| Contact details and Web Information Manager | Quarterly |
| About Us and website policies | Yearly |
Contingency Management Plan
The website must remain available and trustworthy at all times. The following arrangements are in place to restore it quickly in case of an incident:
- Defacement or compromise – the website is taken offline or put into maintenance mode, restored from the last verified backup, and the incident is reported to CERT-In.
- Data corruption – application files and databases are backed up regularly and can be restored from the latest backup.
- Hosting or network failure – the hosting provider is engaged to restore service; a maintenance notice is shown where possible.
- Natural disaster – the website is restored from off-site backups at an alternate location.
The Web Information Manager is the point of contact for coordinating recovery.
Security Policy
- The website is served only over HTTPS and uses secure, HTTP-only session cookies.
- The website is security-audited before launch and after major changes, as required for Government websites, and identified vulnerabilities are fixed before go-live.
- Administrative functions are restricted to authorised users; access and activity are logged.
- Users must not attempt to upload or change information on this website without authorisation, or attempt to gain unauthorised access. Such attempts are prohibited and may be punishable under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Website Monitoring Policy
The website is monitored to ensure it remains available, fast, accurate and accessible. Monitoring covers:
- Availability and performance – uptime and page load times are monitored and issues are fixed promptly.
- Functional and broken-link checks – forms, downloads and links are checked periodically.
- Accessibility and compatibility – pages are checked against WCAG 2.1 / GIGW 3.0 and on current browsers and mobile devices.
- Feedback – feedback received through the Feedback page is analysed and acted upon.
For any query about these policies, please contact the Web Information Manager.
