DST formed a new consolidated programme ‘Science for Equity, Empowerment and Development (SEED)’ for providing technology solutions for challenges in rural and urban areas for the disadvantaged sectio
DST formed a new consolidated programme ‘Science for Equity, Empowerment and Development (SEED)’ for providing technology solutions for challenges in rural and urban areas for the disadvantaged sections of the society.
SEED emphasises on linking advance national laboratories with local S&T labs for encouraging interaction and initiatives for solving local challenges.
As a part of SEED programme, grant in aid projects are given to the grass root organisations particularly the ones working for improving quality of life of artisans, landless labour, women and other disadvantaged sections particularly in rural areas. In this, their skills are upgraded and they are linked with advanced laboratories on site solutions.
