Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Launches RSVC-AMRIT Platform Developed by NABARD to Strengthen Rural Innovation and Technology Transfer

Key Highlights:

• The RSVC-AMRIT platform was launched by the Principal Scientific Adviser, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, on 15th August 2025.
• Developed by NABARD in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA).
• The platform aims to strengthen rural innovation, facilitate technology transfer, and enable wider adoption of appropriate technologies in rural areas.
• AMRIT serves as the digital backbone for the RuTAGe Smart Village Centre (RSVC) ecosystem.

Detailed Insights:

• AMRIT is designed as a comprehensive digital ecosystem supporting the entire RSVC lifecycle, from technology discovery to deployment tracking.
• It will progressively bring together innovators, technology providers, startups, funding agencies, academic institutions, and rural communities on a shared platform.
• The platform addresses the challenge of connecting appropriate technologies with specific rural needs, bridging a critical gap in technology dissemination.
• The RSVC initiative facilitates the transfer of affordable technologies from research institutions to rural communities across sectors like agriculture, renewable energy, and education.
• AMRIT is expected to evolve into a national repository of rural innovations, technologies, and best practices, supporting the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
• NABARD is committed to supporting RSVCs across the country, including through collaborations with corporates via CSR initiatives and NABFOUNDATION as an implementation partner.

Key Concepts Involved:

• RSVC-AMRIT: A digital platform developed by NABARD and OPSA to foster rural innovation and technology transfer.
• NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, a development bank focused on rural prosperity in India.
• OPSA: Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, advising on science, technology, and innovation policies.
• Viksit Bharat 2047: The Government of India's vision for India to become a developed nation by its 100th year of independence.