Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) Initiative

09.12.2024

Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG)  Initiative

Why in the news?                        

Recently, the first annual review meeting of the Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 projects was held at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Srinagar, Kashmir.

About RuTAG Initiative:

• Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) is an initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India launched in 2004.
• It was conceptualized as a mechanism to provide a higher level of Science & Technology intervention and support for rural areas.
• Under this initiative, the interventions are designed to be primarily demand-driven, focusing on bridging technology gaps at the grassroots level, upgrading technology, and providing training and demonstrations through innovative projects.
• The Office of the PSA launched RuTAG 2.0 in April 2023, with a focus on commercialization and broader dissemination of developed technologies as products, ensuring wider accessibility and socio-economic impact.
• The RuTAG 2.0 initiative emphasizes translating innovation into market-ready products reflecting its commitment to driving transformative changes in rural areas and empowering communities for sustainable development.

                                                                         Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding the Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) Initiative:

Statement-I:It is an initiative of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.

Statement-II:It aims to provide a higher level of Science & Technology intervention and support for rural areas.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer D