Copyright Policy

The information/material on this website is subject to copyright protection. The material which is meant for download purposes can be downloaded without requiring specific permission. Any other proposed use of material is subject to the approval of NCS-TCP Directorate. Application for obtaining such permission should be made the web administrator of this website.

Hyperlinking Policy

Links to external websites/websites

At many places in this website, you shall find links to other websites/websites. These links have been placed for your convenience. NCS-TCP is not responsible for the contents and reliability of the linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed in them. Mere presence of the link or its listing on this website should not be assumed as endorsement of any kind. DBT can neither guarantee that these links will work all the time nor it has any control over availability of linked pages. Any query regarding the contents of linked pages of external website, please contact the webmaster of the concerned website.

Links to NCS-TCP website by other websites

NCS-TCP does not object to linking directly to the information that is hosted on this website and no prior permission is required for the same. However, we do not permit our pages to be loaded into frames on your site. The pages belonging to this website must load into a newly opened browser window of the User.

Privacy Policy

As a general rule, this website does not collect Personal Information about you when you visit the site. You can generally visit the site without revealing Personal Information, unless you choose to provide such information through online query, feedback, online registration for a specific training course etc. The information received depends upon what you do when visiting the site.

Site visit data: This website records your visit logs and the following information for statistical purposes - your servers address; the name of the top-level domain from which you access the Internet (for example, .gov, .com, .in, etc); the type of browser you use; the date and time you access the site; the pages you have accessed and the documents downloaded and the previous Internet address from which you linked directly to the site. We will not identify users or their browsing activities, except when where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect the service providers logs.

Cookies: A cookie is a piece of information that an Internet web site sends to your browser when you access information at that site. This site does not use cookies.

Email management - collection of Personal Information: Your email address will only be recorded if you choose to send a message. It will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and will not be disclosed, without your consent. If you are asked for any other Personal Information, you will be informed how it will be used if you choose to give it. If at any time you believe the principles referred to in this privacy statement have not been followed, or have any other comments on these principles, please notify the webmaster through the contact us page.

Note: The use of the term Personal Information in this privacy statement refers to any information from which your identity is apparent or can be reasonably ascertained.

Content Contribution, Moderation and Approval Policy (CMAP)

Following this policy, we provide a role based Content Management system. This CMS helps the website team in giving role specific access of administrator panel to different department users. The Web administrator will also be able to manage information specifically meant for internal use, which will be viewable to all members after the successful login. Admin can create the users by assigning him a particular role and Module to which functions of a particular user are limited.

These roles are:

• Creator: These are the Content creator's. Their responsibilities are to add/edit/delete respective content on the website and send it to for approval.
• Moderator: Their responsibilities are to approve the content coming from the creator's
• Publisher: A publisher could Edit and review the content. He is responsible for publishing the content on the website.

These personnel's would be appointed by the Web Administrator and would be responsible for overall quality and quantity of information on the Website. The Web Administrator will be responsible for overall supervision to ensure that authentic and updated information are available on the website.

CMAP policy ensures the following Activities on the Website:

• All information about the department, useful for the citizen and other stakeholders, is present in the "About Us" section and mechanism is in place to keep the information up to date.
• The validity of the recognition/renewal certificate of TCPF has been mentioned.
• Website is free from offensive/discriminatory language.
• Content is compiled and packaged with citizen orientation.
• Clear and simple language has been used throughout the website.
• The language is free from spelling and grammatical errors.
• Documents / pages in multiple languages are updated simultaneously.
• All information, which is of direct importance to the citizen, is accessible from the Homepage.
• Text is readable both in electronic and print format and the page prints correctly on an A4 size paper.
• There is adequate contrast between text and background color.
• Alternate text is provided for non-text elements (e.g. images).
• There is adequate contrast between text and background color.
• Web pages do not contain any content that flashes for more than three times in a second.
• There is a mechanism to control scrolling, blinking content. To address this, We have provided Manual Start and Stop wherever required.
• Website ranks in the first five results on major search engines when searched with relevant keywords.
• It has been ensured that all stationery of the department as well as advertisements/public messages issued by the concerned Department prominently display the URL of the web site.

Web Content Review Policy

The web Administrator and the assigned Personnel's will have the responsibility for periodically reviewing the content of the website in respect of their respective domains and keep the information Up to Date. A proper workflow should be followed before final updation of content on the website.

Content Archival Policy

Content Archival Mechanism is in place to ensure that all outdated announcements are removed from the website or moved to archive. This will help website team in ensuring that the expired contents are removed from the main website. The Archival System available on the Website will transfer the expired content in archives section as soon as it reaches expiry date. Archived Data will be available with previous options.

Note: It is the Responsibility of Web Manager to put the Expiry date while contributing the Content wherever Applicable.

Website Security Policy

Website requires security clearance certificate before hosting any website in its data centre. The new website has been audited by MQAS empanelled auditor and all the vulnerabilities have been fixed. Upon completion, security clearance certificate of MQAS empanelled auditor has been received.

“National Certification System for Tissue Culture Raised Plants (NCS - TCP),” website contains information which is freely accessible, and may be viewed by any visitor. Accumulated data logs will be scheduled for regular deletion. The Website Privacy Policy details our position regarding the use of personal information provided by visitors.

Note: A periodic check on the requirement of security certificate is recommended to the web information manager in case there are changes in the functionality or any other environmental changes.

Website Monitoring Policy

“National Certification System for Tissue Culture Raised Plants (NCS - TCP),” has a Website Monitoring Policy in place and the website is monitored periodically to address and fix the quality and compatibility issues around the following parameters:

Performance: Site download time is optimized for a variety of network connections as well as devices. All important pages of the website are tested for this.

Functionality: All modules of the website are tested for their functionality. The interactive components of the site such as, feedback forms are working smoothly.

Broken Links: The website is thoroughly reviewed to rule out the presence of any broken links or errors.

Traffic Analysis: The site traffic is regularly monitored to analyze the usage patterns as well as visitors’ profile and preferences.

Feedback: Feedback from the visitors is the best way to judge a website’s performance and make necessary improvements. A proper mechanism for feedback is in place to carry out the changes and enhancements as suggested by the visitors.

Contingency Management

The presence of the website on the Internet and very importantly the site is fully functional all the times. It is expected of the Government websites to deliver information and services on a 24X7 basis. Hence, all efforts should be made from User Department Web Information Manager to minimize the downtime of the website as far as possible.

In case of any defacement and data corruption, quick action needs to be taken by the respective authorized personnel for the same.