RuTAG Smart Village Center Launched in Sonipat, Haryana
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of RuTAG Smart Village Center (RSVC) |
| Location | Mandaura village, Sonipat, Haryana |
| Objective | Introduce innovative solutions for rural challenges such as animal intrusion, organic farming, and small business support |
| Beneficiaries | Farmers, artisans, and rural entrepreneurs |
| Technological Solutions | Satellite data for farming, water monitoring kits, solar power, IoT applications, organic fertilizers, assistive technologies, financial inclusion apps |
| Key Features | Improved agricultural practices, waste management, renewable energy solutions, affordable housing innovations, advanced post-harvest technologies, government welfare scheme information |
| Collaborations | IIT Madras, Assistive Technology Foundation |
| Government Support | Ministries of Rural Development, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Labour; plans for 20 more centers nationwide |
| Special Programs | "Techpreneurs" program to empower women in promoting technologies |
| RuTAG Overview | Initiative by the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) since 2004, focusing on demand-driven, grassroots technology interventions and training |