ECSCST

Establishment of Cell for SC/ST

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.

State In Kind

States / UT: Uttarakhand

Nodal department: Science And Technology

Scheme for: Infra

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Science, IT & Communications

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Scheduled Caste, Student, UCOST, Scheduled Tribe, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship Training

Details

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.

Benefits

The project “Establishment of Cell for SC/ST” is being implemented by UCOST in collaboration with the Department of Science &amp; 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

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.

Eligibility

The beneficiaries must belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community residing in any of the 13 districts of the Kumaon and Garhwal divisions of Uttarakhand.

(Mainly: more than 50% of the population)

Application Process

Offline

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.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is implementing this scheme?: The scheme is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) in collaboration with the Department of Science &amp; Technology, Government of India.
Who are the beneficiaries of this scheme?: The beneficiaries are members of Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe communities living in all 13 districts of Kumaon and Garhwal divisions of Uttarakhand.
How are priority areas for implementation selected?: Baseline data will be generated, and priority areas will be selected from SC/ST communities in each district for focused implementation.
Which areas are targeted under the scheme?: SC/ST communities residing in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand are the primary target.
How will baseline data be generated?: 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.
Does the scheme provide skill development opportunities?: Yes, the scheme provides training in skill development and entrepreneurship to enhance employability and promote self-reliance among SC/ST communities.

Official links

References

Guidelines (Page No. 88)

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