RuTAG Initiative

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Recently, the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India chaired the second annual review meeting of the Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 initiative.

About RuTAG Initiative

• The Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) is an initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) which was launched in 2004.
• It was conceptualized as a mechanism to provide a higher level of Science &Technology intervention and support for rural areas.
• Under this initiative, the interventions are designed to be primarily demand-driven, focusing on bridging technology gaps at the grassroots level, upgrading technology, and providing training and demonstrations through innovative projects.

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Objectives of RuTAG Initiative

• Connecting Stakeholders: Collaborating with stakeholders Non-Government Organizations, Self Help Groups, Community Organizations, and Start-ups to identify sector-specific technology needs.
• Demand-driven technologies: Developeing technologies based on socio-economic data coherent with national/regional priorities.
• Prototype Validation: ValidatIng developed prototypes and explored commercialization with scalability aspects.
• Commercialization: Commercializing the potentially validated technologies for national/global markets.

What is RuTAG 2.0?

• It was launched by the Office of the PSA in April 2023.
• Focus: With a focus on commercialization and broader dissemination of developed technologies as products, ensuring wider accessibility and socio-economic impact.
• It will emphasize translating innovation into market-ready products reflecting its commitment to driving transformative changes in rural areas and empowering communities for sustainable development.

Source: PIB