Deadline: 15-Sep-21
The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India is inviting proposals for ‘Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs for Development of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Communities’ programme, for the vulnerable sections of the society to develop, nurture and ensure the development, improvement and delivery of appropriate and relevant S&T approaches for inclusive social and economic development of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe population in the country.
Science and Technology (S&T) based innovation, development and delivery programmes for the vulnerable sections of the society should try to address the problems in the livelihood system consisting of Human, Natural, Social, Physical and Financial capitals including health in the context of growing aspirations and quality of life.
It is thus envisaged that establishment of Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs will develop, nurture and ensure the development, improvement and delivery of appropriate and relevant S&T approaches for inclusive social and economic development of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe population in the country.
Objectives
- To capture the weakest linkages in the predominant livelihood systems of the SC and ST Communities and improving the livelihoods through Science and Technological interventions.
- 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.
- 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.
The STI Hubs shall facilitate the ecosystem for the socioeconomic development of SC/ST communities through the following:
- Creation of sustainable livelihoods and employment opportunities
- Promoting equitable economic growth
- Improving productivity and reduce drudgery
- Promoting efficient and effective use of local and natural resources
- Establishment of social enterprises
- Equity and Inclusion
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations/institutes are eligible for receiving financial support for establishment of STI Hubs
- Government Academic Institutions (Central and State Government), Government S&T bodies, R&D Labs etc.
- 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 Organization (NGO) and shall use ‘NGO/ VO’ option during the process of online submission of proposal.
- S&T based Voluntary Organizations (NGOs) with legal status or as a society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 or a Trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act 1982 or Charitable or Religious Act 1920 or under the corresponding State Act with:
- Minimum 10 years of field level experience in technology development, dissemination, delivery and management.
- Experience in handling projects having focus on S & T with support from Scientific Departments of Government of India.
- The organization has not been blacklisted by any Central or State Government Department.
- In addition, the S&T based voluntary organizations are also required to submit the following documents while submission of proposal online on the DST e-PMS portal.
- Copy of valid registration certificate/Trust Deed, Memorandum of Association, Rules and Byelaws of the society.
- Audited Statement of Accounts and Annual Activity Reports of the organization for the last 3 financial years.
- Organization’s Unique ID in NGO Darpan Portal
- Well-defined partnership/collaboration with academic institution, university, department, engineering college or a research laboratory having expertise in the proposed area of work.
For more information, visit https://dst.gov.in/callforproposals/call-proposals-under-science-technology-and-innovation-sti-hubs-development