Call for Proposals

"The Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (O/o PSA), has launched a Mission S&T for Sustainable Livelihood System as Mission सह-SANKALP (Science and Advanced Networks for Knowledge-driven Action for Livelihood Promotion). The national mission addresses the need to integrate S&T solutions with rural and tribal livelihoods to promote sustainability, resilience, and inclusive growth, especially in the Aspirational Blocks identified by Niti Aayog. This Call for Proposals (CFP) invites eligible institutions and organizations to submit proposals for piloting STI-based livelihood interventions in selected Aspirational Blocks to develop scalable models that enhance capacities & strengthen the socio-economic conditions of Scheduled Caste (SC) communities; and align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "