RuTAG Initiative:
The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India chaired the second annual review meeting of the Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 initiative.
- The Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) is an initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) which was launched in 2004.
- It was conceptualized as a mechanism to provide a higher level of Science &Technology intervention and support for rural areas.
- Under this initiative, the interventions are designed to be primarily demand-driven, focusing on bridging technology gaps at the grassroots level, upgrading technology, and providing training and demonstrations through innovative projects.
- Objectives of RuTAG Initiative:
- Collaborating with stakeholders Non-Government Organizations, Self Help Groups, Community Organizations, and Start-ups to identify sector-specific technology needs.
- Developing technologies based on socio-economic data coherent with national/regional priorities.
Prototype Validation: ValidatIng developed prototypes and explore commercialization with scalability aspects. - Commercializing the potentially validated technologies for national/global markets.
- RuTAG 2.0 was launched by the Office of the PSA in April 2023.
- With a focus on commercialization and broader dissemination of developed technologies as products, ensuring wider accessibility and socio-economic impact.
- It will emphasize translating innovation into market-ready products reflecting its commitment to driving transformative changes in rural areas and empowering communities for sustainable development.
