**Executive Summary**
On March 18, 2026, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) held a National Exhibition-cum-Technical Event in New Delhi to launch Mission सह-SANKALP. The event focused on bridging the gap between technological innovation and grassroots application to strengthen sustainable livelihoods. Key deliverables included the release of a resource book featuring over 350 ready-to-deploy technologies and the activation of an online digital repository for technology adoption.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Mission सह-SANKALP Framework**
* A flagship initiative recommended by the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC).
* Employs a convergence-driven, demand-oriented approach to develop locally relevant, scalable solutions.
* Aims to build a collaborative ecosystem connecting science with society for inclusive livelihood transformation.
* **Resources and Digital Infrastructure**
* **Resource Book:** A national repository of 350+ ready-to-deploy technologies developed by various ministries and scientific institutions.
* **Online Repository:** Launched "Technology for Livelihoods: Bridging Innovation and Impact" (https://psa.gov.in/livelihood-analytics) to provide open access to curated technology solutions and adoption pathways.
* **Mission Logo:** Official unveiling of the Mission सह-SANKALP identity.
* **Event Highlights and Technical Sessions**
* Exhibition of 100+ technologies across farm and non-farm sectors to facilitate engagement between innovators and implementing agencies.
* Panel discussions focused on resilience, sustainability, and scaling innovations from pilot phases to nationwide programs.
* Emphasis on existing platforms such as Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG), RuTAG Smart Village Centres (RSVC), and the Manthan platform.
* **Strategic Objectives**
* Strengthening institutional coordination and financing for technology deployment.
* Ensuring innovations are accessible, affordable, and adoptable at the community level.
* Fostering cross-sectoral collaboration among Central Ministries (including DBT, DST, MSME, MoRD, CSIR, ICAR, and MoPR).
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments and Implementing Agencies**
**Impact**
They are provided with a practical toolkit and a digital repository to identify context-relevant solutions for livelihood programs.
**Action Required**
Utilize the newly released Resource Book and online repository to adopt and scale technologies within their respective regions.
**Innovators and Academic Institutions**
**Impact**
Increased opportunities for direct engagement with development partners and government stakeholders to translate research into practical applications.
**Action Required**
Focus on demand-driven innovation and collaborate with the PSA’s office to bridge the gap between labs and grassroots users.
**Central Ministries and Departments**
**Impact**
The mission necessitates a shift toward convergence across flagship programs and shared institutional mechanisms for scaling innovations.
**Action Required**
Integrate Science and Technology (S&T) interventions into existing livelihood architectures and strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration.
**Grassroots Practitioners and Communities**
**Impact**
Enhanced access to affordable, technology-driven solutions designed to improve livelihood outcomes and community resilience.
**Action Required**
Participate in the ecosystem to provide feedback on the adoptability and impact of technologies at the community level.
Key Entities Referenced
Mission सह-SANKALP: A flagship initiative of the Office of the PSA aimed at building a collaborative ecosystem for technology-driven, sustainable livelihood transformation at scale.
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA): The primary coordinating office of the Government of India responsible for organizing the event and implementing the mission's objectives.
Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC): The high-level advisory body that recommended the establishment of Mission सह-SANKALP as a flagship initiative.
Resource Book on Science and Technology Interventions for Sustainable Livelihood Systems: A national repository released at the event containing over 350 ready-to-deploy technologies for implementation by State governments and development partners.
Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to GoI
National Exhibition-cum-Technical Event under
सह
Mission -SANKALP Showcases Science &
Technology for Sustainable Livelihoods
Posted On: 18 MAR 2026 5:46PM by PIB Delhi
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India organised a National
Exhibition-cum-Technical Event under Mission सह-SANKALP (Science and Advanced Networks for
Knowledge-driven Action for Livelihood Promotion) at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on
18th March 2026.
The event was inaugurated by PSA Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood and convened senior officials from Central
Ministries including Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Science and Technology (DST),
Ministry of Micro, Medium and Small Enterprises (MSME), Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD),
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR),
Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), and academic institutions, financial and development organisations,
industry stakeholders, and grassroots practitioners to deliberate on leveraging science, technology, and
innovation for strengthening sustainable livelihood systems in India.
In his keynote address, Prof. Sood underscored the need to bridge the gap between technological
innovation and grassroots application. Highlighting India’s strong science and innovation ecosystem, he
emphasised that the key challenge lies in ensuring that innovations are accessible, adoptable, and
impactful at the community level. He also noted the role of initiatives such as Rural Technology Action
Group (RuTAG), RuTAG Smart Village Centres (RSVC), and the Manthan platform in fostering demand-
driven innovation and collaborative problem-solving.The program witnessed unveiling of the Mission सह-SANKALP logo and the release of the Resource Book
on Science and Technology Interventions for Sustainable Livelihood Systems. The Resource Book serves
as a national repository of over 350 ready-to-deploy technologies developed across ministries and
scientific institutions. Designed as a practical tool for implementation, it enables State governments,
implementing agencies, and development partners to identify, adopt, and scale context-relevant solutions
across livelihood programmes. This was followed by the inauguration of the technology exhibition by the
PSA, Prof. Sood.
In a significant step towards enhancing accessibility and outreach, an online repository titled “Technology
for Livelihoods: Bridging Innovation and Impact” has also been activated, providing open access to
curated technology solutions and enabling users to explore adoption pathways digitally. The repository can
be accessed at: https://psa.gov.in/livelihood-analytics
The event also featured a special session with Secretaries from key participating ministries and
departments, who shared perspectives on integrating Science and Technology (S&T) into India’s
livelihood architecture. Discussions highlighted the importance of convergence across flagship
programmes, institutional mechanisms for scaling innovations, and cross-sectoral collaboration.
Three panel discussions with participation of diverse stakeholder group highlighted the work being done
at grassroot levels, the gaps that exist, and the need to collaborate to improve the livelihood of people
through S&T interventions.
Panel discussions explored critical dimensions of livelihood transformation. The first focused on
designing science and technology interventions that strengthen resilience, sustainability, and inclusion.
The second examined pathways for scaling innovations from pilots to nationwide programmes,
emphasising institutional frameworks, financing, and implementation systems. The third highlighted the
role of partnerships, innovation platforms, and community participation in ensuring long-term
sustainability of livelihood systems.The event also featured an exhibition of 100+ technologies for strengthening the livelihood, showcasing a
range of technologies across farm and non-farm sectors, enabling direct engagement between innovators,
implementing agencies, and development partners, and facilitating knowledge exchange and potential
collaborations.
In her concluding remarks, Dr (Mrs.) Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary at the office of PSA noted that
the discussions throughout the day reinforced the importance of convergence, locally relevant and
affordable technologies, institutional partnerships, and community-centric approaches. She highlighted
that the mission सह-SANKALP aims to build a collaborative ecosystem that connects science with society,
enabling technology-driven, inclusive, and sustainable livelihood transformation at scale. She called for
sustained collaboration among stakeholders to translate scientific innovations into practical, scalable
solutions that can enhance livelihood outcomes across the country.
Mission सह-SANKALP is a flagship initiative of the Office of the PSA, recommended by the Prime
Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC). It adopts a convergence-
driven, demand-oriented approach to develop scalable, locally relevant solutions for sustainable
livelihoods. The Mission focuses on bridging the gap between innovation and adoption by enabling
structured technology deployment, strengthening institutional coordination, and connecting innovators
with end users.
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