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Ministry of Science & Technology
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR WOMEN SCHEME IN ANDHRA PRADESH
Posted On:
11 MAR 2026 5:09PM by PIB Delhi
The Science and Technology for Women (STW) programme under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, supports applied research and development (R&D) projects aimed at addressing women-centric issues through the development, adaptation and dissemination of appropriate technologies for livelihood improvement, drudgery reduction and improvement in their quality of life. The programme also supports the establishment of Women Technology Parks (WTPs) to promote field-level demonstration and training centers to facilitate the appropriate utilization and transfer of these technologies to women, particularly in rural and resource-poor areas. During the last five years, total 43 projects have been sanctioned and implemented under the STW programme. The state and district-wise details of projects, particularly in Andhra Pradesh are placed at Annexure–I.
Through the establishment of Women Technology Parks (WTPs), efforts are made to provide training to women in rural and peri-urban areas on appropriate technology models demonstrated at these parks. This aims to support their skill development and capacity building through science and technology–based interventions, utilizing area-specific resources, with the objective of promoting local self-reliance and sustainable economic growth. The number of women beneficiaries covered under WTPs, state and district-wise, particularly in Andhra Pradesh are placed at Annexure–II.
The Department periodically monitors and reviews projects under the STW programme through progress reports, field visits and third-party evaluations (wherever feasible) to assess their impact on women’s livelihoods and access to technology. A study report on Women Technology Parks (WTPs) highlighted measures for their sustainability and found that WTPs have strengthened linkages between rural women and S&T institutions, enhanced awareness of science and technology, improved coordination with local authorities, and created greater opportunities for income enhancement through appropriate technology interventions, thereby contributing to improved quality of life and sustainable development in the implementation areas. A detailed report including success stories of WTPs, key learnings from these centers, and recommendations by expert groups, is available at website of DST (https://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/Study%20of%20Women%20Technology%20Parks%20Report.pdf).
This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent charge) for the Ministry of Science and Technology & Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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NKR/FK/AK/NM
Annexure-I
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S. No.
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Financial Year
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Project Title
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Institute Details
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District
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Amount Sanctioned (in Rs.)
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TAMIL NADU
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-
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2020-21
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Implementation of a Machine Learning Technique for Enhancing Women Safety at Public Women-Only Spaces
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Dr. Mahalingam college of engineering and technology, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
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Coimbatore
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14,37,344/-
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-
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Eco- Friendly Cost-Effective Silk Dyeing Technology for Rural Women Upliftment of Sirumugai Weaving Cluster
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Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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19,75,000/-
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-
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Preventive Women’s Safety App Using Location Based Alerting
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AarupadaiVeedu Institute of Technology, Paiyanoor, Chennai Tamil Nadu
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Chengalpattu
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13,22,520/-
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-
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2021-22
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Non-Invasive Fetal Stress Monitoring Device
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Sethu Institute of Technology, Pulloor, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
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Virudhunagar
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21,47,899/-
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-
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Depression in Women : A therapeutic approach to enhance the Mental Health and Quality of Life of Working Women in Unorganized Sector and Economically Weaker Sections
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Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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Coimbatore
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34,03,693/-
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-
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2024-25
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A Versatile Portable Framework for Economic & Skill Empowerment of Women’s Sustainable Livelihoods through Digital Literacy
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National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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Tiruchirappalli
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36,59,316/-
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-
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Ultrasound based low cost Belt for the detection of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal women
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Sethu Institute of Technology, Pulloor, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
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Virudhunagar
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24,91,309/-
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-
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Rural Tribal Women Technology Park in Chinna Kalrayan hills of Salem District
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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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Coimbatore
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71,28,787/-
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-
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Upgradation of Knitted Cloth Waste Mat Loom for Rural Women Development
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NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion, Mudalipalayam, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
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Tiruppur
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56,25,100/-
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KARNATAKA
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-
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2020-21
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Development of AI Machine for Sex Identification of Pupa and Cocoon Cutting to Foster Women Empowerment in Sericulture
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Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Bengaluru
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20,59,410/-
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-
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2021-22
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Cervical microbiome diversity, women health and empowerment at Udupi, Karnataka
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Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (SDM) University, Dharwad, Karnataka
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Dharwad
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16,11,744/-
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-
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2023-24
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Nano
Fortification of Flour for the Effective Management of Nutritional Deficiencies
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M.S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru Karnataka
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Bengaluru
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13,92,381/-
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-
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2024-25
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Enhancing livelihood security of small-holder farm women of Karnataka through horticultural interventions using pluralistic extension approaches
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ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru Karnataka
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Bengaluru
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78,41,931/-
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RAJASTHAN
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-
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2020-21
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Providing Mental Health Support in Ob-Gyn Settings
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Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan
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Jaipur
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11,85,000/-
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-
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2021-22
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Development and Skill-based training for preparation of superabsorbent hydrogel and its assessment in Jaipur, Rajasthan for crop production and economic empowerment of women
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Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET)-Institute of
Petrochemicals Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan
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Jaipur
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59,25,800/-
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ASSAM
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-
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2020-21
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Modernization of Weaving Units for Empowerment of Economically Weaker Tribal Women of Lakhipur, Assam
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National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Cachar, Assam
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Cachar
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21,81,440/-
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-
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2021-22
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Design and Development of Solar PhotoVoltaic Powered Cane Slicing machine
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Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam
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Guwahati
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24,11,720/-
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SIKKIM
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-
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2024-25
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Establishment of Women Technology Park (WTP), Sikkim
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Science & Technology Department, Government of Sikkim- Sikkim State Council of Science and Technology, Gangtok, Sikkim
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Gangtok
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64,40,320/-
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HARYANA
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-
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2020-21
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Development of Flaxseed-Rich Probiotic Dairy Foods to Address Menopause Symptoms
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ICAR National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana
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Karnal
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35,06,225/-
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HIMACHAL PRADESH
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-
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2020-21
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Livelihood Generation and Improvement for Women Entrepreneurs in Small Scale Fruits and Vegetable Farming and Post- Harvesting Management
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Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
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Mandi
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35,65,540/-
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DELHI
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-
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2020-21
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Development and evaluation of a women centric comprehensive weight management module
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
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South Delhi district
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35,84,988/-
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-
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2024-25
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Farm SunFridge for women farmers to store agricultural produce, products and milk chilling for enhancing livelihood security
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ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi
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Central Delhi
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41,24,944/-
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-
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Zonal Implementation and Utilization of Women Empowerment Atlas of India Capacity Building with Science & Technology Perspective
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Kirori Mal College, Delhi
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North Delhi
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58,60,499/-
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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-
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2024-25
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Enhancing Sustainable Livelihood in Rural Areas by Empowering Tribal Women through Bamboo Fusion using Emerging 3D Printing Technology for Crafts
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Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
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Visakhapatnam
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46,00,920/-
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JHARKHAND
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-
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2021-22
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Women technology Park WTP for capacity building and entrepreneurship development
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CSIR-National
Mettalurgical Laboratory,
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
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East Singhbhum
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52,60,654/-
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GUJARAT
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-
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2021-22
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Livelihood enhancement of
selected rural women through
value addition of medicinal
plants along Gujarat
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Gujarat Ecology Society, Vadodara, Gujarat
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Vadodara
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18,19,902/-
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WEST BENGAL
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-
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2021-22
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A new approach towards pain
and infertility management in
women suffering from
endometriosis and adenomyosis
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Institute of Reproductive
Medicine, Kolkata, West
Bengal
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Kolkata
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29,37,700/-
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-
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2024-25
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Development of an ergonomically optimized women-friendly tractor for Indian farmers
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Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur, West Bengal
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Paschim Bardhaman
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47,99,095/-
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-
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Bioremediation and recycling of parboiled rice-mill waste-effluent for sustainable hydroponics and indigenous fisheries by women
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West Bengal State University, Kolkata, West Bengal
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Kolkata
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67,32,296/-
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NAGALAND
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-
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2021-22
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Women Technology Park (WTP) for Rural Tribal Women of North-East through Technological Intervention
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State College of Teacher Education, Kohima, Nagaland
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Kohima
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44,68,807/-
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MADHYA PRADESH
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-
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2021-22
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To establish Women Technology Park for demonstrative model of
technologies for livelihood
enhancement of tribal women in
Narharpur block, Kanker (C.G)
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Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha Gyan Vigyan Parisar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
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Bhopal
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42,70,980/-
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-
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Multiplex Real-Time PCR based rapid detection of Sexually Transmitted Pathogens in tribal women of district Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, for improving public health
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Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh
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Anuppur
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54,43,760/-
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UTTARAKHAND
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-
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2021-22
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Use of indigenous resources to provide livelihood opportunities to under priviledged specially reverse migrant women of an aspirational district, Udham Singh Nagar of Uttarakhand
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G. B. Pant University of Agri. & Tech, Pant Nagar, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand
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Udham Singh Nagar
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54,47,376/-
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-
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Development of low cost polythene substituted biodegradable fabric from nettle and lyocell fiber for livelihood enhancement of women
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Unnati Mahila Udhamita Avam Prashikshan Samiti, Dehradun, Uttrakhand
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Udham Singh Nagar
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22,38,800/-
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-
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Drudgery reduction and Income enhancement of the Handloom weavers through technology intervention in Tripura
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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttrakhand
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Haridwar
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75,27,634/-
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TELANGANA
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-
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2024-25
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Empowering Women Artisans and textile traditions
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Malla Reddy Engineering College, Secunderabad, Telangana
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Hyderabad
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49,60,288/-
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UTTAR PRADESH
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-
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2024-25
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Establishment of Women Technology Park for empowerment of rural/peri-urban women of Western Uttar Pradesh
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Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of
Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
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Meerut
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62,02,638/-
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-
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Organic Farming using AI, Robotics and IoT for Women Entrepreneurship in KOT Village, Dadri, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
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JSS University Noida, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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Gautam Buddha Nagar
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37,50,803/-
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PUNJAB
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-
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2024-25
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Optimization of cultivation and processing techniques of Quinoa for women farmers and entrepreneurs of South Western region of Punjab
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Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab
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Ludhiana
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40,37,757/-
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ARUNACHAL PRADESH
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-
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2024-25
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WTP: Capacity Building of Rural Women on Processing and Value Addition of Millets/ Underutilized Crops through Technology Adoption and Awareness for Nutritional Security in Dadam Village of Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh
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Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology (APSCS&T), Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh
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Papum Pare
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56,91,020/-
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KERALA
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-
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2024-25
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Menarche to Menopause: Health, Nutrition and Metabolic Profile
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St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam, Kerala
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Ernakulam
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42,14,874/-
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TRIPURA
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-
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2024-25
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Empowering Tripura’s rural women through sustainable & efficient lemongrass harvesting and low carbon oil extraction
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Tripura University, West Tripura
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West Tripura
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74,50,512/-
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JAMMU & KASHMIR
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-
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2024-25
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Scientific and Technological interventions for socio- economic empowerment of women folk of Dab village of District Ganderbal, Kashmir, UT of J&K
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University Of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
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Srinagar
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56,42,684/-
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Annexure–II
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S. No
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State
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District
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Number of women beneficiaries of WTPs
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Andhra Pradesh
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Visakhapatnam
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300
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Tamil Nadu
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Coimbatore
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200
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Tiruchirappalli
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268
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Rajasthan
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Jaipur
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300
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Sikkim
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Gangtok
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300
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Uttar Pradesh
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Meerut
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250
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Jharkhand
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East Singhbhum
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117
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Nagaland
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Kohima
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107
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bhopal
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200
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Uttarakhand
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Udham Singh Nagar
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346
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Tirap
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60
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(Release ID: 2238332)
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