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Department of Science and Technology
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New
Delhi - 110016
Tel : 26567373, 26962819
Fax: 26864570, 26862418
www.dst.gov.in
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This is a multi-faceted programme
envisaged to increase the number of effective science communicators
in the country (for both electronic and non-electronic media)
in different Indian languages. The kind of activities being catalyzed
and supported are:
Short term/ regular courses;
Workshops for communicators;
Development of course and training materials
Support would be available for
selected proposals for development, production, dissemination
of S & T communication software for different media in different
Indian languages and for different types of languages.
Support will be available for
selected projects in the following areas:
Study of existing impediments to the spread and promotion of scientific
temper; Development of more effective communication means/ tools
techniques;
Development of evaluation methods for measuring efficacy of the
various science popularization tools presently being employed
and the impact of various Rashtriya Vigyan Sanchar Parishad (RVPSP)
programmes;
Polls and surveys to assess S & T awareness and level of S & T
temper among people.
Field based projects: Support will be available for field
based projects directed towards achievement of the objective of
RVPSP, e.g. through well defined innovative activities involving
large number of people, including Jathas/ Yatras, Science Fairs
etc.
Other Areas:
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Activation of existing science
clubs will be encouraged;
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Seed money for project formulation
in specified area;
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Wider dissemination of selected
S&T communication software (publications, films, video programmes,
audio-recordings etc)
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STARD aims at facilitating development
of promising S & T based field groups and innovative technologies
related to rural development. It also has a unique program to
support selected voluntary agencies with a proven track record
of innovative work in development and application of technologies
for rural areas.
Objectives:
- To strengthen the existing institutions, field groups,
etc., involved in research, development, design, adaptation
and application of innovative S&T solutions for rural
development by providing long-term support for core personnel;
- To catalyze research, development and adaptation of technology
by supporting time-bound development efforts aimed at measurable
milestones;
- To motivate scientists and technologists for applying their
expertise to finding solutions for problems in the rural areas;
and
- To take up all such activities which are conducive to the
attainment of the above objectives.
Priority Areas:
- Water Management: Exploration, harvesting and purification
of water in rural areas with particular emphasis on land,
water and cover management;
- Construction: Use of local resources, upgrading local skills
and techniques for constructing affordable houses conforming
to a minimum acceptable comfort level inclusive of improved
domestic drainage and waste disposal;
- Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Aquaculture: Effective
use of inputs, integrated farming systems, post-harvest technology
including low-cost storage, preservation and processing;
- Engineering Services: Design, development and up-gradation
of farm and non farm tools and machinery;
- Rural Industries: R&D projects in the area of rural
process industries;
- Establishment of Rural Technology Parks as technology resource
centres for technology back-up/support system in both farm
and non-farm sector;
- Innovative project proposals related to above-mentioned
areas for Technological Interventions in Mountain and hilly
Eco-systems.
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This scheme is focused on women
as specific target group.
Objectives:
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To promote research, development
and adaptation of technology, improve the life, working conditions
and opportunities for gainful employment of women especially
in rural areas.
- To increase the contribution of women to science, technology
and development.
Priority Areas:
- Specific science and technology application program to solve
the problems of women in different regions such as hill, coastal
and arid; Research and development on post-harvest technology
and agricultural implements used by women to improve productivity
and reduce drudgery;
- Involvement of women in harvesting low-cost preservation,
processing and packaging of horticultural produce;
- Utilization of agricultural and animal residues through technologies,
which provide opportunities for income generation;
- Improved practices for higher income through sericulture,
aquaculture, etc;
- Involvement of women in indigenous health practices and cultivation
of medicinal plants, aromatic grasses, etc;
- Research, development and demonstration program to minimize
occupational hazards of women in domestic, agricultural and
organized or non-organized industries;
- Design, fabrication and improvement of equipment, furniture
and instruments used by women in different occupations in formal
and non-formal sectors;
- Up-gradation of traditional skills for utilization of available
resources and providing means for women to enter into the organized
sector or for starting entrepreneurial production or service
units;
- Involvement of women in modern industries particularly in
electrical and electronic technologies;
- Selective studies on issues concerning women scientists and
engineers.
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This scheme is aimed at the development
of economically weaker sections of the society in rural and urban
areas. It focuses attention on specific S&T inputs for improvement
of rural artisans, landless labourers, etc. Emphasis is placed
on multi-sectoral approach incorporating original ideas based
on locally available resources and incorporating the direct beneficiary
groups in decision-making.
Objectives:
- To promote research, development and adaptation of science
and technology for improving quality of life of weaker sections.
- To motivate scientists for applying their knowledge and
expertise to problems of the weaker communities.
Priority Areas:
- Action oriented innovative field program in technology demonstration
and utilization implemented by S&T field groups working
with artisans, landless labour and other weaker sections;
- Technology generation and adaptation program by S&T
institutions, undertaken in cooperation with, and as back
up to the program of S & T field groups; and
- Program to help the traditional artisans e.g. blacksmiths,
carpenters with a view to organizing them for better earning/reduced
drudgery through innovative skill development, training program
and adaptive research and development.
Technology generation and adaptation program: -
- To initiate field demonstration and utilization program;
- To develop and diversify existing artisan-based production
networks to economically viable, S&T based norms of organization
and production;
- To develop new/improved technology to improve and diversify
the local economy, utilizing local resources to upgrade the
skills of landless labour, etc;
- Identification and undertaking of these program in co-operation
with S&T field groups with demonstration projects as output.
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The scheme is focused on young
scientists who have adequate background and training in field
of science and technology and show inclination to undertake socially
relevant action research projects.
Objectives:
- To provide opportunities to young scientists for pursuing
innovative research ideas which have direct bearing on social
problems.
- To provide opportunities for interaction and exchange of
ideas with the scientific community.
- To involve young scientists in national S&T development
process through fellowships in selected NGOs
- To take up activities which are conducive to attainment
of the above objectives.
The scheme is open to young scientists, upper age limit being
35 years and having a minimum qualification of graduation in Engineering
or Medicine or Post graduation in Science. This is relaxable by
5 years in case of lady scientists. The scheme is directed towards
national development as well as capability building of the young
scientists. The broad areas in which proposals will be considered
include those listed under the Section of STARD, STAWS, S&T for
Women, ETGS&T and S&TSNSCP.
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The scheme under Tribal Sub Plan
aims at improving living conditions of scheduled tribes based
on sustainable science and technology activities.
Objectives:
- Preserving traditional artisan skills and upgrading the
same,
- Finding out alternative employment potential wherever the
present occupation is dwindling,
- Improvement in existing equipment and machinery and introduction
of new techniques, and
- To promote research, development & adaptation of S &
T for improving quality of life of primitive tribal groups
Priority Areas:
- Identification of major socio-economic sectors for S&T
intervention;
- Initiation of location specific S & T program;
- Application of science and technology for manpower development;
- Effective and sustainable utilization of available natural
resources including MFP;
- Land use, ecology and environment;
- Development, demonstration and extension of viable models
in the artisan trades;
- Value addition to products based on traditional skills;
- Sensitizing activists of voluntary agencies, scientists
of laboratories, project officers (ITDP) and related agencies
to S & T approach for tribal development through short-term
intensive workshops and/or long-term training courses;
- Awareness generation to possible technology options; and
- Other activities, which would complement these objectives,
like workshops, seminars, publications, etc.
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This Scheme aims at improving
the lot of the poor sections of SC community through intervention
of Science & Technology.
Objectives:
- To promote research, development and adaptation of technology
for improving the quality of life of the economically weaker
sections of scheduled castes in urban/rural areas.
- To encourage scientists & technologists to apply there
knowledge and expertise to the needs of economically weaker
scheduled caste communities, especially in rural areas.
- To promote activities such as workshops, seminars, publications,
jathas, etc. which would help in achieving the objectives
listed above.
Priority Areas:
- S&T intervention for sustainable development and income
generation amongst scheduled caste artisans/farmers;
- S&T intervention for improving skills and efficiency
of artisans engaged in traditional occupations;
- Optimizing the design of cycle rickshaws to increase income,
reduce drudgery and improve general health and well being,
simultaneously sharpening their competence for undertaking
repairs and maintenance.
- Development of functional capability among SC/ST and other
weaker sections of population for improving their socio-economic
conditions and drawing them away from stigmatized occupations.
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