Science for Society

    Science for Inculsion & Diversity - DST

    Science For Rural Application

    Technological Advancement for Rural Areas (TARA)

    Provide Long Term Core Support to S&T based/driven Voluntary Organizations. Core support enables agencies in development/adaptation, field testing and delivery of need based appropriate technologies/packages for rural application to address location-specific needs and is not “institutional support”. Currently, 25 such organizations are being facilitated on technology innovations/modulation, incubation and delivery in respective geographical coverage areas to provide scalable S&T solutions/packages through adaptive R&.D and building capacities at the community level in rural and remote area. Technology profile and contact details of Core Support Groups ia available on http://dsttara.in/

    Technological Interventions for Addressing Societal Needs (TIASN)

    The programme involves technology development and adaptive R&D for the benefit of the society in the area of agriculture, health, nutrition and activities related to Non-Farm sector.

    Achievements
    • Prototype for manual load carrier-head harness developed and field trials conducted
    • Green & blue water harvesting techniques demonstrated in tribal districts of Panchmahal and Dahod in Gujarat.
    • About 10 prototypes of assisted devices, developed, tested and ready for commercialization.

    http://www.scienceandsociety-dst.org/tisan.htm

    Sustainable Agriculture Rural Transformation Holistic Initiative (SARTHI)

    Location-Specific Interventions addressed issues related to Livelihood, Health & Nutrition, Drudgery and Local Resource Management in the lower Shivaliks.

    Achievements:
    • Management and utilization of Lantana Camara to improve livelihood in Kandi region of Punjab; Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana, in collaboration with Forest Research Institute, Dehradun developed a technology package to collect the biomass and its effective usage in making handmade paper.
    • Three training programs were also conducted on handmade paper manufacturing from Lantana biomass for 15 potential entrepreneurs from Talwara & Bhung block of Kandi region of Punjab, at Cellulose and Paper Division, FRI, Dehradun.
    • Trainees trained with production of handmade paper technology will be able to generate income of Rs.10000/-pm.
    • Wheat varieties (HD-2967) and (HD-3086) recorded yield of 52q/ha and 45q/ha respectively with yield increase of 14% and 2% than the local ones (PBW-226, PBW-292) with an estimated increased profit of Rs.40,000/- from 1ha of land.
    • Three improved paddy varieties (P-1121, P-1612, and P-2511) gives yield 50.13 qt/ ha as compared to local variety which gives 45.60qt/ha with increased yield of 6.57, 14.69 and 8.55%, respectively as compared to local check (Sarbati) leading to an estimated increased profit of Rs.10,800/- per ha.

    http://www.scienceandsociety-dst.org

    Scheme for Young Scientist and Technologists (SYST)

    The scheme nurtures young scientists to take up S&T based projects of societal relevance with lab-to-land approach.

    Achievements
    • Design, Development and Testing of a Continuous Aonla Pricking Machine
    • Design and Development of Manually Operated Equipment for Bamboo Stripes Manufacturing
    http://dst.gov.in/scheme-young-scientists-technologist-syst

    Science for Disadvantaged

    Technological Interventions for Tribal Empowerment (TITE)

    TITE programme under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) to support and implement technology-led demonstration projects for improving quality-of-life and empowerment of Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities based on sustainable Science and Technology (S&T) activities/application. Major focus of the scheme is to promote research, development and adaptation of S&T for better living conditions with enhanced livelihood opportunities, and initiation of location- specific and need-based programmes. Projects are being implemented mainly by S&T driven/based voluntary organizations and Universities/R&D institutes as part of their extension/research activities mostly in difficult geographical areas.

    Achievements
    • Under TITE and SCSP, 80 diverse projects implemented in different parts of the country focusing on appropriate and cost effective technology modulation and transfer, based on location-specific needs/conditions, leading to technological empowerment in related occupations of Tribal/ Scheduled Caste sections of society.
    • Improvised drying-cum-storage technology for large Cardamom has been successfully introduced and demonstrated in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh.
    • Machinery tools and equipment introduced for improved processing and packing of UNR (Untapped Natural Resources) Palmyrah Fronds and Bamboo sheaths at the household level to make value-added products locally in Chinturu Block, Andhra Pradesh
    • A Network programme to address migration and malnutrition in tribal communities through appropriate technologies is being implemented in 11 locations in the tribal pockets of Maharashtra covering 50 villages and around 3000 beneficiaries.

    http://www.scienceandsociety-dst.org/tite.htm

    Science for Elderly & Disabled

    Technology Interventions for Disabled and Elderly (TIDE)

    A unique initiative aimed at promoting basic research, development and adaptation of technology for improving quality-of-life of elderly population and disabled people in the country through application of Science and Technological inputs.

    Achievements: