Science Technology & Innovation Hub for Development of Schedule Caste Communities

in Amalapuram Mandal, Dr. B R Ambedkar Konaseema District, Andhra Pradesh (Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India)

PROJECT
OVERVIEW

Empowering SC Communities,
Innovation & Sustainability

Samanasa, Bhatnavilli villages of Amalapuram Mandal, in the Dr. B R Ambedkar Konaseema District of Andhra Pradesh, focuses on improving the socio-economic status of Scheduled Caste (SC) communities. To address this, the Science Technology & Innovation (STI) Hub, supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, is establishing modern training and livelihood infrastructure. This hub aims to empower SC communities through skill development, agricultural machinery training, value addition, and sustainable enterprise initiatives, fostering a brighter and resilient future for the region.

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IMPACT

With more than 1000 direct beneficiaries, the STI hubs will indirectly benefit 40% of the SC population in the Amalapuram District selected villages Samanasa, Bhatnavilli through Community Participation and Knowledge Dissemination.

1000

Targeted
Trainees

Targeted Villages
Samanasa, Bhatnavilli

Cottage
Industries

₹ 2.26

Crores
Project

AMALAPURAM STI HUB
KEY OBJECTIVES

Empowering SC Communities through Technical Interventions

Livelihood Empowerment

Create new livelihoods and strengthen existing livelihoods through capacity building and skill development.
Provide training to community members for making sustainable, value-added products.
Develop practical skill modules to ensure long-term knowledge transfer.

Agricultural Interventions

Establish training facilities for modern agricultural machinery.
Introduce advanced farming practices to increase yield and reduce physical labor.
Foster sustainable agricultural initiatives tailored to local conditions.