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DST invites Call for Proposals under Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs for Development of SC and ST Communities

The objective of this call is :
(1) To capture the weakest linkages in the predominant livelihood systems of the SC and ST communities and improve the livelihoods through Science and Technological interventions.
(2) To Identify the strongest aspects in the livelihood system in respect of current occupations /livelihoods of the SC and ST communities in the target area for establishing social enterprises, local manufacturing units and startups for boosting the rural/village economy.
(3) To harness, document, research, validate and conserve the Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), skills and practices of different communities through inputs of Science and Technology to integrate IKS into appropriate technology, innovation and development for sustainable development practices in livelihood systems.

Eligibility: The following organizations/institutes are eligible (a) Government Academic Institutions (Central and State Government), Government S&T bodies, R&D Labs etc. (b) Private Academic Institutions (Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions and Government Aided Colleges recognized or regulated by UGC/AICTE/ MCI/DCI/PCI etc) – would be considered as Non-Government Organisation (NGO) and shall use ‘NGO/ VO’ option during the process of online submission of proposal. (c) S&T based Voluntary Organizations (NGOs).

 Last date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022

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