Call for Proposals

Strengthening Upscaling and Nurturing Local Innovations for Livelihood (SUNIL) Programme

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.

Eligibility: * Scientists, engineers, technologist working in Knowledge Institutions (KI) such as IITs, NITs, Autonomous Bodies/Aided Institutions and other educational institutions/ Universities under Central/State Governments, R&D institutions, laboratories having adequate infrastructure and project implementation experience at societal level. * Non-Governmental Organization/private institutions with minimum 3 years of relevant field level experience in S&T interventions and delivery of proven technology on field level applications. * Experience in handling projects having focus on S&T with support from scientific departments of Govt. of India will be encouraged.

 Last date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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