The Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 Annual Review Meeting was held at IIT Guwahati.
The review covered seven RuTAG (IIT Guwahati, SKUAST-Kashmir, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, ICAR-NAARM Hyderabad, IIT Madras) centres and their collaborations with state departments, industries, and community organisations.
The RuTAG 2.0 Annual Progress Report 2024–25 was also released.
The report showcases over 56 ongoing projects in agriculture, animal husbandry, post-harvest management, renewable energy, water purification, and rural crafts.
The Centre for Innovation in Agri & Aqua Voltaics (CIAAV) and Integrated Facility for Wellness-Product Innovation (IFWPI) were inaugurated.
Strategic roadmaps were discussed to advance technology-led rural development through innovation and partnerships.
The meeting highlighted interdisciplinary research, rural entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihood creation in the North-Eastern region.