Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India launches RSVC-AMRIT - 15th August 2026 - Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to GoI - Gazette Notification PDF
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Executive Summary
On August 15, 2026, the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India launched the RSVC-AMRIT platform, developed by NABARD in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser. This digital ecosystem serves as the backbone for the RuTAGe Smart Village Centre (RSVC) ecosystem to strengthen rural innovation and technology transfer. The platform aims to bridge the gap between scientific institutions and rural needs, supporting the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047."
Key Points / Main Content
Platform Purpose and Vision
Acts as a digital repository and collaboration hub for rural innovations, best practices, and technology adoption.
Functions as the digital backbone of the RSVC ecosystem to facilitate the transfer of affordable technologies to the grassroots level.
Aims to accelerate technology dissemination to the "last mile," ensuring innovations reach rural communities effectively.
Functional Capabilities
Supports the complete RSVC lifecycle, including technology discovery, validation, deployment tracking, monitoring, and knowledge management.
Provides a shared platform to bring together innovators, startups, validators, funding agencies, and academic institutions.
Adds a digital layer to physical village-level technology hubs to enhance outreach and adoption.
Operational Framework and Scope
Focuses on critical sectors: agriculture, rural enterprises, renewable energy, education, assistive technologies, water and sanitation, and citizen services.
RSVC projects are designed for a 3-year duration, covering 10–20 villages per center with diverse service tracks.
Implementation is supported by NABARD in collaboration with corporates through CSR initiatives, with NABFOUNDATION serving as the primary implementation partner.
Eligibility and Support
Eligible entities for participation include PACS, NGOs, Trusts, FPOs/SHGs, and startups (DIPP).
NABARD provides financial support of up to ₹30 lakh per RSVC and has established a Centre of Excellence at its head office in Mumbai.
Impact Analysis
Rural CommunitiesImpact
They gain access to appropriate and affordable technologies designed to improve agriculture, education, and basic services.
Action Required
Participate in village-level technology hubs and adopt validated innovations to improve local livelihoods and services.
Innovators and StartupsImpact
They receive a streamlined pathway for technology discovery, validation, and scaling through a structured national platform.
Action Required
Register on the AMRIT platform to showcase innovations and collaborate with implementation and funding partners.
CorporatesImpact
Provides a structured mechanism to channel CSR initiatives toward high-impact rural technology-led development.
Action Required
Collaborate with NABARD and NABFOUNDATION to support the establishment and funding of new RSVCs.
NABARD and NABFOUNDATIONImpact
Assumes a central role in managing the digital ecosystem and overseeing the physical implementation of technology hubs.
Action Required
Maintain the digital repository, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, and manage the rollout of the RSVC scheme across the country.
Key Entities Referenced
RSVC-AMRIT platform: A comprehensive digital ecosystem and repository launched to strengthen technology-led rural development, innovation discovery, and technology transfer.
RuTAGe Smart Village Centre (RSVC): An initiative facilitating the transfer of affordable technologies to rural communities through village-level hubs supported by NABARD.
NABARD: The primary financial institution that developed the AMRIT platform and provides the scheme and funding for establishing RSVCs across India.
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA): The government office that collaborated on the development of the AMRIT platform to drive rural innovation and technology adoption.
NABFOUNDATION: A subsidiary of NABARD that serves as the implementation partner for setting up RSVCs in collaboration with corporate CSR initiatives.
Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to GoI
Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of
India launches RSVC-AMRIT platform developed
by NABARD to strengthen rural innovation and
technology transfer
प्रव तथ: 15 AUG 2026 4:30PM by PIB Delhi
Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, launched the RSVC
AMRIT platform on 15th August 2026, the 80th Independence Day, marking a significant step towards
strengthening technology-led rural development. Developed by NABARD in collaboration with the Office
of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to the Government of India, AMRIT serves as the digital
backbone of the RuTAGe Smart Village Centre (RSVC) ecosystem, supporting rural innovation and
technology transfer and enabling wider adoption of appropriate technologies in rural areas. The launch
event was attended by Dr. Shaji Krishnan V., Chairman, NABARD, along with representatives from
various organisations and stakeholder groups.
In his address, Prof. Sood emphasised that AMRIT is designed as a comprehensive digital ecosystem
supporting the complete RSVC lifecycle, from technology discovery and validation to deployment
tracking, collaboration, monitoring and knowledge management. He said the platform will progressively
bring together innovators, technology providers, startups, validators, accelerators, implementation
partners, funding agencies, academic institutions and rural communities on a shared platform. By
connecting these stakeholders, AMRIT is expected to strengthen collaboration and accelerate the
dissemination of technologies in rural areas, helping take technology and innovation closer to the last
mile.Highlighting the need for the platform, Dr. Krishnan noted that while India has a rich ecosystem of
scientific institutions, innovators, startups and technology providers, connecting appropriate technologies
with rural needs remains a challenge. AMRIT seeks to bridge this gap by connecting rural needs with
innovations, institutions and implementation mechanisms, strengthening technology dissemination and
adoption at the grassroots level. He reaffirmed NABARD’s commitment to supporting such enterprises
across the country, in addition to the 8 RSVCs currently being supported.
The RSVC initiative facilitates the transfer of appropriate and affordable technologies from research
institutions, innovators and startups to rural communities through village-level technology hubs, covering
areas such as agriculture, rural enterprises, renewable energy, education, assistive technologies, water and
sanitation, and citizen services. AMRIT builds on this physical outreach by adding a digital layer to the
ecosystem, with NABARD expecting it to evolve into a national repository of rural innovations,
technologies, best practices and collaboration opportunities, supporting wider technology adoption and the
vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The initiative builds on NABARD’s earlier tripartite MoU with OPSA and NABFOUNDATION, a
subsidiary of NABARD, and the establishment of a Centre of Excellence on RSVCs at its head office in
Mumbai. On the occasion, NABARD shared the broad contours of its scheme for establishing RSVCs,which will be supported by NABARD and set up in collaboration with corporates through CSR initiatives,
with NABFOUNDATION serving as the implementation partner.
The launch event can be accessed on: https://www.youtube.com/live/PXitjx7p8eY?si=wBipNND88Czxfv-
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