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Thrust Areas
Specific
areas identified under TIME programme for immediate
intervention through technology generation/ optimization
and adaptation projects by S&T Institutions
and S&T based voluntary organizations networked
with Field Groups and the Target Population for
upgrading, training and extension of low cost
and local resource based appropriate technologies
for creation of sustainable livelihood and development
in mountain areas:
Promoting
Sustainable Agriculture and Bio-Farming
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Ecology oriented economy generation; land based
income -generating activities like:- off-season
vegetable production, low cost nursery techniques;
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Crop diversification, Soil management, Seed conservation
and micro-irrigation techniques;
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Effective use of inputs, integrated farming systems,
post-harvest technology including low-cost storage,
processing, preservation and packaging with quality
control;
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Food, fuel and fodder management and preservation
techniques;
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Plant based herbicide and pesticides formulation;
and
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Livestock development in mixed crop farming systems
Balancing
Forest use and Conservation
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S& T based integrated approach to regenerate
and manage micro-ecosystems and biodiversity for
sustainable livelihood base;
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Utilization of unutilized, under utilized and
invasive biomass;
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Value addition to products including Non Timber
Forest Produce (NTFP) based on traditional skills;
and
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Pressure reduction on forest resource and prevention
of forest fire.
Sustainable
Technologies for Water Resource Management
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Exploration, harvesting, spring recharge and purification
of water resources; and
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Technology based sustainable watershed development
and management focusing on land, water and bio-engineering
plantations.
Sustainable
Technologies for Harnessing and Conserving Renewable
Energy
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water lifting devices, solar lantern and dryer,
etc.
Disaster
Management and Landslide Control
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Mountain risk engineering: Botanical cum mechanical
treatments; and
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Pre & Post Disaster Management :Preparedness
for quick relief and rehabilitation.
Gender
sensitive Developmental approaches:
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Women's Health & Nutritional Care, etc.
Rural
Engineering and Technical Support Services
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To help the traditional artisans, e.g. Blacksmiths,
Carpenters, etc. with a view to organizing them
for better earning/reduced drudgery through innovative
skill development, training programme and adaptive
R&D;
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Use of local resources, skills and techniques
for low cost construction with improved ventilation,
domestic drainage and waste disposal;
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Design, development, upgradation and maintenance
of farm and non-farm tools and machinery;
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Traditional health care system based on local
flora and knowledge system;
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Capacity building in the field of para-veterinary
care; and
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Low cost sanitation, waste management and recycling.
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