Rural Development has always been a challenge despite being the top priority of the
Government. In recent times the role of science and technology based interventions has
increased in the process of rural development. It is now being realized that technologies
developed as a result of research being carried out in Government research institutions can
play important role in the process of rural development. Realizing this CSIR has joined
hands with Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) (Coordinated by IIT Delhi) and Vijnana Bharati
(VIBHA) to disseminate CSIR Technologies in rural areas of the county, for creating
livelihood and business opportunities. As a part of this collaboration, many new initiatives
are being undertaken for creating awareness about CSIR Technologies, conducting training
programmes on CSIR Technologies and going for technology deployment in identified areas.
Many technology awareness events and training programmes on CSIR Technology have
been organized so far.
As a further step in this direction, CSIR-NIScPR, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) and
Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) are jointly organizing "Grassroots Innovations and Skill
Development Conclave for Rural Development" on 13 September 2023 at CSIR-NPL
Auditorium, K S Krishnan Marg, Pusa, New Delhi, as a part of CSIR-NIScPR’s One Week One
Lab Program (OWOL), which is being organized across all the CSIR Labs in the country.
The event is expected to be attended by more than 300 participants, including
scientists, academicians, farmers, Women Self Help Groups (SHGs), Entrepreneurs, FPOs,
college students and stakeholders from UBA & VIBHA Network from nearby regions. It is
expected to facilitate productive interactions, training, and the exchange of ideas focusing
on various sectors such as agriculture, agro-processing, sustainable practices, etc. which will
help in creating opportunities for collaboration among participants thereby creating
opportunities for the dissemination of CSIR Technologies in rural areas to address problems
through science and technology intervention.
The conclave will also provide an opportunity for policymakers and stakeholders to engage
directly with rural communities. This engagement will help in designing effective policies
that address the needs and aspirations of grassroots innovators.
