🔆Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs
✅Why in News : Seven Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs for ST were established during the last two years in different regions of the country.
▪️About The STI Hubs:
✅STI Hubs are established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST)
✅These are expected to develop, nurture and ensure the delivery of appropriate and relevant technologies for inclusive socio-economic development through creation of sustainable livelihoods for the SC and ST population in tune to their growing aspirations.
✅ The training and skill development programmes under the STI Hubs will build the Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Capacities and Capabilities among SC/ST population.
✅ The STI Hubs also improve the Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) through inputs of S&T and converting them to appropriate technologies for creating better livelihood options.
✅Objectives :STI hubs have mainly three-fold objectives:
a. Address the weakest linkages in the predominant livelihood systems through Science & Technology (S&T)
interventions.
b. Creation of social enterprises based on the strengths in livelihood systems.
c. Improve the Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) through inputs of S&T for strengthening the livelihoods
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