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Weather and Climate Science for Service Partnership (WCSSP) India - Calls- tender-PML
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
River outflow to the ocean in the NEMO model of the Regional Coupled System is currently prescribed as pure fresh water input, either at the surface or on a few ocean levels. However, in reality, fresh water gets mixed with marine water in estuaries, and the inflow into the ocean has a very different salinity and temperature profile with depth than what is currently done in the NEMO model at river outflow points. Current Met Office simulations do have stability issues at river outflow points, because of the current crude estimation of river flows. Estuary box models are considered as the way forward for ocean models which can't explicitly resolve estuaries (Matte et al. 2025). This will enable better numerical stability to run month-long or multi-decadal simulations and better oceanic circulation, due to improved temperature and salinity profiles near coastlines. This work will allow a better understanding of the interactions between river outflow and the ocean to enable partners to better assess potential impacts and thus mitigate against climate change. Primary beneficiaries would be the South Asian region, particularly those countries with an Indian Ocean coastline.
Screen4SpLDs - Development of an Automated Pre-Screening Tool for Specific Learning Disabilities in Children.
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Specific Learning Disabilities (SpLDs) is a common term in today's society, which manifests in different ways and can cause various difficulties in daily life. For one person it might be the lack of attention, for another, it might be struggling to read fluently or conduct basic mathematical calculations; these are different groups of Learning Disabilities. Early detection and treatment of SpLDs are crucial, as it enables the start of interventions that support the best outcomes for children living with SLDs. Not addressing SLDs at a young age has a major influence on development into adulthood and results in a high economic cost, exceeding the lifetime costs of asthma, intellectual disability, and diabetes have a huge shortage of special educators to conduct SLDs screening and subsequently providing treatment post diagnosis. There are nearly 90% of the world's children reside in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The challenge of early detection and early intervention of SpLDs is exacerbated by limited expertise, including limited screening, diagnostic and treatment resources in LMICs. For instance, in the Global South, the skilled human resource and tools to assess SpLDs are very limited. Thus, these children are undiagnosed and negatively reinforced by the community by stigmatizing and labelling them. These factors all lead to low self-esteem and behavior problems that further interfere with their ability to learn. In vulnerable communities, which are often already poverty stricken, this operates as a vicious cycle, simply because optimal education is the main method of breaking this vicious cycle. We aim to target these developmental issues by developing and piloting low-cost mobile app-based solution for the screening of SpLDs that will lead to early intervention. Specific learning disorder may affect handwriting in a way that can be visually distinguished. The purpose of the proposed research is to evaluate the ability of deep learning to distinguish between those who have SpLDs and those who do not, from their handwriting. The proposed solution requires no more than taking a photo of the handwritten image on a mobile phone and passing it to the prediction model and getting the prediction results. Based on the proposed solution, the SpLDs screening can be conducted at home, in a school study area without any additional special setting. The important factors of this app are simplicity, ease of use, less training requirement, the accuracy of the results, and reliability. This app can serve from individual to national level for screening SpLDs in children. This will reduce the burden of the shortage of special educators, and this will be a huge relief for LMICs. This will, in general, reduce the inequalities faced by vulnerable and marginalized children, by providing an opportunity to receive optimal health and educational services. This will lead to the improvement of quality education received by ALL which in turn will contribute to wider societal improvements. In addition to the direct impact on the child, the spillover effects on the family and community development are significant. Further, creating an opportunity to screen a larger population will increase societal awareness of SpLDs and reduce the stigma
Environmental Pollution Programme
Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs
The Environmental Pollution Programme’s aim is to work with ODA-eligible countries and regions to reduce the adverse impacts of pollution. Work will improve health and reduce environmental harm and poverty that results from chemical, air, waste and water pollution, as part of the Triple Planetary Crisis. 2021-22: Scoping year to share expertise, best practice and invest in research to strengthen the capacity of low- and middle-income countries to meet their obligations under UN Multilateral Environment Agreements and frameworks. 2022-2025: Phase one delivering two multi-year projects in Vietnam and South Africa through delivery partners Global Alliance on Health and Pollution, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and in country organisations. The programme reduced pollution and its impacts on the environment and health by promoting sustainable, economically viable practices, strengthening regulations, and enhancing awareness through multi-sector engagement, robust evidence projects, capacity building and monitoring to support policymaking. 2025-26: Phase two delivered a one-year programme which built and expanded on the successful approaches on reducing air pollution and increasing uptake of integrated pest management in Vietnam, adding new work on waste and plastic pollution. The programme launched in Uganda and focussed on developing a Health and Pollution Action Plan, creating a framework for future action that is aligned with priorities of national stakeholders. The programme also established the Regional Pollution Forum platform, taking a multilateral approach in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa to amplify impact by spreading knowledge of successful interventions.
Touchkin eServices Private Limited
British International Investment plc
Wysa is is an AI-powered mental health app that has been shown to help improve mental health. It uses AI to deliver clinical grade digital therapeutics along with human support and is used by 4 million users globally across 65 countries.
India Value Fund III
British International Investment plc
This is a 2007 vintage fund with a focus on SMEs in India.
Baring India Private Equity Fund III Ltd
British International Investment plc
This is a generalist private equity growth fund in India.
Kotak India Private Equity Fund Limited
British International Investment plc
Mid cap fund investing in India
iMerit
British International Investment plc
Our investment in iMerit underlines our commitment to back companies that are creating skilled jobs, particularly for women, in regions where they are most needed. Advances in AI technology are normally seen as a threat to jobs, but iMerit has demonstrated that the opposite is true.
Incofin India Progress Fund I
British International Investment plc
The fund can improve the livelihoods of low-income populations in rural areas and tier II and III Indian cities by providing growth capital to early-stage businesses that strengthen value chains and enhance access to financial services, market, information, and productive inputs. In turn, it aims to enhance economic opportunities of smallholder farmers and other small-scale suppliers.
India Infrastructure Fund II
British International Investment plc
A commitment by CDC to the 'India Infrastructure Fund II' investment fund. The fund will provide long-term, equity investment for both construction and operating infrastructure projects across the country. Poor infrastructure is a significant obstacle to development and economic growth in India. Under its five-year development plan, the Indian government estimates that there is an infrastructure investment shortfall of almost US$1 trillion.
Indifi Technologies Private Limited
British International Investment plc
In 2019 we led the funding round for Indifi Technologies (Indifi), a digital lender providing loans to micro and small businesses in India. We invested $15 million in a $21 million fundraise in 2019 and made a follow-on investment in 2021.
Indus Wind Energy Limited
British International Investment plc
CDC's investment is funding the creation of 150 MW of wind farms located in the Jhimpir area of the Sindh province of Pakistan. The project involves three separate schemes of 50 MW each, two developed by Liberty Mills and one by Indus Group.
Insitor Impact Asia Fund 2
British International Investment plc
The Insitor Impact Asia Fund invests in early-stage companies in Myanmar, Cambodia, India and Pakistan that improve access to basic goods and services for low-income communities.
Insitor Impact Asia Fund Private Limited
British International Investment plc
A lack of early-stage capital is a key barrier to the growth of start-ups and early-stage social businesses in countries such as Pakistan and Myanmar. Our investment will enable Insitor to back promising businesses that provide essential goods and services to low-income households in sectors such as agriculture, education, energy, financial services and healthcare.
KASHF Foundation
British International Investment plc
We made a $15 million loan to the company, to support it to provide specialised microcredit products and capacity building services to micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on women-owned or affiliated businesses.
Kotak India Private Equity Fund III
British International Investment plc
Commitment by CDC to the 'Kotak India Private Equity Fund III' investment fund. The fund focuses on healthcare sector which has a high propensity to generating employment as well as improve availability and affordability.
Leap Agri Logistics (Khagaria) Private limited
British International Investment plc
Leap is one of the leading agricultural warehousing and logistics companies in India. It has a twofold mission: to connect the grain supply chain from farm to business, and to transform itself into a robust agri-silos and logistics platform. Debt Financing for agri-silo project in Khagaria, Bihar
Leap Agri Logistics (Madhubani) Private limited
British International Investment plc
Debt Financing for agri-silo project in Madhubani, Bihar
Liberty Wind Power 1 (PVT) Limited
British International Investment plc
CDC's investment is funding the creation of 150 MW of wind farms located in the Jhimpir area of the Sindh province of Pakistan. The project involves three separate schemes of 50 MW each, two developed by Liberty Mills and one by Indus Group.
Liberty Wind Power 2 (PVT) Limited
British International Investment plc
CDC's investment is funding the creation of 150 MW of wind farms located in the Jhimpir area of the Sindh province of Pakistan. The project involves three separate schemes of 50 MW each, two developed by Liberty Mills and one by Indus Group.