Deadline: 31-Dec-22
The Department of Science and Technology is now accepting proposals under Accelerated Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
The Science for Equity Empowerment and Development (SEED) Division of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) is implementing Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) Scheme with a broad mandate of empowering the Scheduled Tribe (ST) Communities through promotion of research, development and adoption, transfer and dissemination of proven technologies (including delivery of science led solutions) to solve their problems, especially in rural areas through application of Science and Technology. The projects under this Scheme aim at improving the livelihood system efficiency and strengthen the social welfare system through Science Technology and Innovation (STI). The projects also facilitate building the Knowledge and Capacity Building of NGOs in addition to improving the Field and Outreach capabilities of Knowledge Institutions.
Though continuous efforts are being made for development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) through several S&T interventions, there is a need for livelihood centric approach for holistic and accelerated development of PVTGs. It is hence proposed to give a Special Call for Proposals focusing only on 75 PVTGs aiming at delivery of science led solutions and development & deployment of location specific appropriate technologies for comprehensive development and creation of sustainable livelihoods for PVTGs. This special call is to commemorate the 75th Year of Indian Independence.
Focus Areas
The project proposals may be submitted focusing only on PVTGs in the following areas:
- Mapping of Predominant livelihood systems and S&T Needs of PVTGs
- Conservation and Enhancement of traditional skills and indigenous knowledge through infusion of higher technologies for livelihood system strengthening and rejuvenation of livelihoods (Example: Irulas in snake catching and venom extraction, Todas in diary and horticulture, Mankidias in rope making, Kattunaickens in honey collection, Rajis in wooden vessel craft, Kotas in metal work, etc).
- Special Studies and STI interventions pertaining to high prevalence diseases in PVTGs (Example: Viral Hepatitis in Lodha, Saora, Khadia, Juanga, and Mankidia, Malaria; Tuberculosis in Sahariyas, etc) and other vector borne diseases
- STI solutions for development of livelihood strategies for PVTGs in aspects of NTFP collection, Post-harvest processing, agro-biodiversity, cottage industries, plantations crops, fishing, animal husbandry etc.
- Promotion of alternative livelihoods (wherever the present occupation is dwindling) based on innovative community-based approaches and technological options
- STI solutions relating to improvement of health and nutrition (especially child & adolescent mortality, antenatal care) that contributes to decline in population of PVTGs.
- Improving the skills of the PVTGs (Establishing labs on the concept of fablab in areas having predominance presence of PVTGs for training on various skills)
- STI solutions for addressing the factor contributing to MDP such as Quality of Life (Cooking Fuel, Sanitation, Drinking Water, Electricity, Housing etc)
- Entrepreneurship development building on local innovation & local knowledge systems
Duration
- In case of project duration of more than 12 months, the entire sanctioned amount (both general and capital) for first year of the project will be released.
- For projects having duration of less than 12 months, 80% of recurring and 100% of non-recurring cost will be proposed for release by Programme Division.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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:
- A minimum of three years of existence after registration as Society/Trust etc.
- 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, Private Academic Institutions and NGOs are also required to submit the following documents while submission of proposal online on the DST e-PMS portal.
For more information, visit Department of Science and Technology.