Sarkari Yojana

Establishment of Cell for SC/ST

Uttarakhand
Quick Summary: UCOST's Cell for SC/ST, run with the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, uses science and technology, skill training and entrepreneurship support to address the needs of SC/ST communities across Uttarakhand's 13 districts.

About Establishment of Cell for SC/ST

The Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), under the Science and Technology department of the Government of Uttarakhand, carries out the “Establishment of Cell for SC/ST” scheme. A dedicated cell is being set up to strengthen Uttarakhand’s Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities: it tackles their core challenges using science and technology, fosters sustainable development, builds on traditional knowledge, and creates skill development and entrepreneurship avenues for inclusive growth.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Uttarakhand State Council For Science And Technology

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Establishment of Cell for SC/ST, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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1. Beneficiaries should be members of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community living in any of the 13 districts spread across the Kumaon and Garhwal divisions of Uttarakhand.

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(Mainly

(Mainly: more than 50% of the population)

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Establishment of Cell for SC/ST provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

UCOST is carrying out the “Establishment of Cell for SC/ST” project jointly with the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Its benefits are:

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Using scientific applications to solve the basic problems…

Using scientific applications to solve the basic problems faced by all Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities across the 13 districts of Uttarakhand.

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Fostering sustainable development among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled…

Fostering sustainable development among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes through a range of scientific applications and steering them towards sound progress.

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Strengthening traditional knowledge systems through innovation, backed by…

Strengthening traditional knowledge systems through innovation, backed by training in skills and entrepreneurship.

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Creating a technology database and mapping the basic…

Creating a technology database and mapping the basic resources of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Any documents needed must be furnished in line…

Any documents needed must be furnished in line with the guidelines issued by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Establishment of Cell for SC/ST through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

The scheme targets SC/ST communities in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand at the district level; priority areas within these SC/ST communities will be chosen to build baseline data.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References