What happened
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has said that it supports action-oriented, location-specific projects that use science, technology and innovation for the socio-economic development of disadvantaged communities, including tribal areas. The stated model is to identify local needs, deploy appropriate technologies, and improve livelihoods and quality of life.
For Gadchiroli–Chimur Parliamentary Constituency in Maharashtra, the Department of Science and Technology cited two interventions: a project on composting and kitchen gardening for safe and sustainable food production in tribal villages, and the Science & Technology Resource Centre (STRC) at Gadchiroli.
Background and earlier position
The Department of Science and Technology said that its programmes are implemented across all States and Union Territories in competitive mode and on merit. The Department of Science and Technology also said that support is extended through schemes and programmes that strengthen human capacities, institutional capacities, and technology deployment.
The Department of Science and Technology said that State Science & Technology Councils and their secretariats help build the state-level science and technology ecosystem. In Maharashtra, the Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission (RGSTC) has established the STRC in partnership with Gondwana University, Gadchiroli.
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