SCIENCE SOCIETY DIVISION

Programmes & activities under Science & Society Division are primarily focused to disseminate low key technologies developed by National Institutions / Research Organizations.

The broad objective of the programmes/ activities under Science & Society Division is

"to transfer the proven technologies at the grass root level for socio economic upliftment  of general masses."

PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES

The objectives and goals of science & society division are being achieved through following programmes and activities:

	Pilot/ special projects on appropriate technologies
	Science village
	Technology demonstration and Training centers
	Science and Technology for women
	Support to grass root innovators
	Workshops/ Seminars
	Technology Day Celebration (11th May)

Pilot/ special projects on appropriate technologies

To provide solution to the location specific problems and also to utilize optimally the resources available through application of S&T intervention, pilot / special project programme is being implemented by the Department in association with field based S&T group/ Government / Non Governments organization / Institutions.

    Successful technological modules developed and implemented by the Department are :

	Design and development of Hand pump attachable and Community level Defluoridation Plant.
	Execution of Community managed Reverse Osmosis Plant for treatment of saline / brackish water at village Kisari Distt. Jhunjhunu.
	Pilot projects on transfer of Mushroom cultivation technology through rural women. Transfer of Vermi culture technology. Technology for cut flower production.
	Improved bangle manufacturing kilns in Unch village Distt. Bharatpur.
	Improved storage practices for onion and horticulture produces.
	Technology transfer for the construction of Fuel Efficient Crematorium (FEC).

On going Pilot Demonstration Projects 

	Decentralized Renewable energy generation in tribal areas of Rajasthan through application of of Karanj oil in Panchayat Samiti Jhadol Distt. Udaipur.
	Identification of strategy for mapping of S&T needs.
	Demonstration of Biogas Enrichment & power generation for energy self sufficiency in Goshalas and Dairies.
	Integrated approach for prevention and control of fluorosis.
	Low cost processing of horticulture produce in Jhalrapatan block of Jhalawar district.

Suggestive potential areas for submission of proposals related to pilot/ special projects on appropriate technology are :

	Water quality management and recharge of ground water through Rain Water Harvesting
	Health and Hygiene
	Energy conservation and alternative fuels
	Environment
	Agriculture
	Live Stock

Click here for Guidelines and submission of proposals for  PILOT/SPECIAL PROJECT PM APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY(PDF)

Science Village

 

To evolve a total / integrated development strategy through S&T based intervention Science Village Scheme is being implemented. The scheme is being implemented in association with S&T field group/ non governmental organisation/ institutions. Under this scheme a village unit is identified as a focal points and participatory approach is followed for assessing the need of the identified village and its peripheral areas to provide  suitable S&T inputs.

 Science Villages operational at :

Dadanpura (Jaipur)	Kumarappa Gram Swaraj Sansthan, Jaipur
Bambore (Jodhpur)	Thar Voluntary Health Society, Jodhpur
Naggasar (Bikaner)	Yuva Bharat Sansthan, Bikaner
Chandesra (Udaipur)	Vigyan Samiti, Udaipur
Bahadurwas (Jhunjhunu)	Samagra Vikas Sansthan, Jhunjhunu
Kanwarpura (Kota)	Rajasthan Paryavaran & Vikas Society, Kota
Nimrana (Alwar)	Farmers Training Centre, Punjab National Bank, Nimrana

 

Technology demonstration and training centers

 

Technology Demonstration & Training Centre Scheme is being implemented with a view to foster linkages between department and professional/ technical institution of the state to utilise the expertise and infrastructural facilities available with these institution to widen the scope of the S&T based activities. Presently the scheme is being implemented through Regional Offices of the Department located at Ajmer (HQ Jaipur), Bikaner, Jodhpur, Kota and Udaipur. Under this scheme programmes & activities related to transfer of need based low key technology are being formulated and specialised trainings, Live demonstrations on  appropriate low cost technologies are being organised.

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Science & Technology for Women

The broad objectives of the scheme is improvement in the status of women through application of science & technology and ensuring greater contribution of the women to the development of science & technology.

 

The programmes under this scheme may be related to : Providing opportunity for gainful employment Self employment for women in rural areas, reducing drudgery in their daily household chores Ensuring adequate medical & nutrition facilities, improving sanitation & environmental  condition & protection of women from occupational health hazard.These programmes can be  organized by voluntary organisations, women polytechnic colleges/ITIs, KVKs, Home science colleges etc.

Click here for the details of Guidelines and submission of proposals for Science  & Technology For Women  Scheme (PDF)

Main programmes organised so far are

	Low Cost preservation & processing of food products.
	Programme on health & Sanitation, Water Management.
	Repair of electrical and electronic home appliance.
	Tie & Dye and screen printing.
	Computer awareness.
	Vermi composting and paper mashie etc.

Support to Grassroot Innovators

 Establishment of a Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network – North (Under aegis of NIF, Ahmedabad)  to augment and commercialize innovations of Grassroot Innovators.

State Technology Award

In pursuit of the declaration of 11th May as Technology Day, Department has instituted a State Technology Award for Grassroot Innovators to honor and reward the Grassroot innovations.