The programme aims to support need-based & action research projects for delivery of locally appropriate pilot-tested technologies and social enterprise creation of field-tested S&T models to strengthen the livelihood efficiency of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) of society {such as small and marginal farmers, landless laborer, workers in non-farm sector,  traditional artisans (e.g. blacksmiths, mason, weavers, carpenters etc.) and skilled & semi-skilled rural/urban population working in unorganized sector (including construction, workers transgender and prisoners)}. It also encourages improving their S&T knowledge, skill enhancement, capacity building and socio-economic conditions.

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