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RuTAG Initiative

07-12-2024

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Overview:

Recently, the first annual review meeting of the Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 projects was held at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Srinagar, Kashmir.

About RuTAG Initiative: 

  • Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) is an initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India 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.
  • Objectives
    • To connect with possible stakeholders like NGOs (Non-Government Organizations), SHGs, (Self Help Groups), COs (Community Organizations) Start-ups, Technology Incubators, and Fabricators to identify sector-specific technology needs.
    • To develop demand-driven technologies based on socio-economic data coherent with national/regional priorities, national policies/ schemes etc.
    • To validate developed prototypes supported with impact studies and explore their commercialization with scalability aspects.
    • To commercialize the potentially validated technologies for national/global markets.
  • The Office of the PSA launched RuTAG 2.0 in April 2023, with a focus on commercialization and broader dissemination of developed technologies as products, ensuring wider accessibility and socio-economic impact.
    • The RuTAG 2.0 initiative will emphasize translating innovation into market-ready products reflecting its commitment to driving transformative changes in rural areas and empowering communities for sustainable development.

Q: What is a Self-Help Group?

These are small, informal, and voluntary associations of individuals, usually from similar socio-economic backgrounds, who come together to address common social and economic needs. SHGs are primarily focused on empowering their members, particularly women, through mutual support, collective decision-making, and skill development.

News:First Annual Review Meeting of RuTAG 2.0 Projects Held at SKUAST, Srinagar