75 Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs exclusively for SCs and STs

STI Hubs will not only promote scientific talent but also contribute to socio-economic development of these communities.
In the last two years, 20 STI Hubs (13 for SCs and 7 for STs) have already been established by DST

STI hubs will have mainly three-fold objectives:

To address the weakest linkages in the predominant livelihood systems through Science & Technology (S&T) interventions
Creation of social enterprises based on the strengths in livelihood systems
To improve the Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) through inputs of S&T for strengthening the livelihoods.