Explanation:

SUTRA PIC (Scientific Utilisation Through Research Augmentation-Prime Products from Indigenous Cows)

• It is to be funded by multiple scientific ministries and led by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). 
• It has the Department of Biotechnology, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, the Ministry for AYUSH among others and the Indian Council of Medical Research as partners.

Aim is to 

• Perform scientific research on complete characterisation of milk and milk products derived from Indian indigenous cows.
• Scientific research on nutritional and therapeutic properties of curd and ghee prepared from indigenous breeds of cows by traditional methods.
• Development of standards for traditionally processed dairy products of Indian-origin cows.
• Researchers from academic organisations as well as voluntary organisations (NGOs) active in India with proven record of accomplishment in executing S&T-based R&D projects have been invited to apply for funding.