Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG)

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser launched RuTAG 2.0 in April 2023 with the objectives of connecting with stakeholders, to identify grassroots innovations, developing demand-driven technologies, validating prototypes, and commercializing technologies for national and global markets.

Key Focus Areas:

• Commercialization

  By prioritizing the commercialization of developed technologies, RuTAG 2.0 will ensure that the solutions are commercially viable and sustainable in the long run, maximizing their socio-economic impact on rural communities.

• Expanded Dissemination

  RuTAG 2.0 will actively facilitate the broader dissemination of these technologies as marketable products. This focus on widespread availability envisages that the benefits reach a larger population in rural areas, fostering inclusive growth.

RuTAG 2.0 is implemented by the following seven Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs):

1. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
2. ICAR – National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad
3. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Jammu and Kashmir
4. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
5. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
6. Indian Institute of Technology Madras
7. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.