The project is being implemented by UCOST in collaboration with Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India to empower Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe communities across Uttarakhand by addressing their fundamental challenges through scientific & technological interventions.
The project is being implemented by UCOST in collaboration with Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India to empower Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe communities across Uttarakhand by addressing their fundamental challenges through scientific & technological interventions.
The scheme “Establishment of Cell for SC/ST” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) under the Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to establish a dedicated cell to empower the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities of Uttarakhand by addressing their fundamental challenges through scientific and technological interventions, promoting sustainable development, enhancing traditional knowledge, and providing skill development and entrepreneurship opportunities for inclusive growth.
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The project “Establishment of Cell for SC/ST” is being implemented by UCOST in collaboration with the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Benefits-
To address the basic problems of all Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities living in the 13 districts of Uttarakhand through scientific applications.
To promote sustainable development among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes through various scientific applications, guiding them towards proper development.
To enhance the traditional knowledge system through innovation by providing skill development and entrepreneurship training.
To establish a database of technologies and map the basic resources of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
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Step 1: Offline application
SC/ST communities living in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand will be the targeted beneficiaries at the district level, for which baseline data will be generated by selecting priority areas within these SC/ST communities. <br>
The scheme is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) in collaboration with the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. <br>
The beneficiaries are members of Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe communities living in all 13 districts of Kumaon and Garhwal divisions of Uttarakhand. <br>
Baseline data will be generated, and priority areas will be selected from SC/ST communities in each district for focused implementation. <br>
SC/ST communities residing in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand are the primary target. <br>
Baseline data will be collected by selecting priority areas within the SC/ST communities at the district level, ensuring the project addresses the most critical needs. <br>
Yes, the scheme provides training in skill development and entrepreneurship to enhance employability and promote self-reliance among SC/ST communities. <br>
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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