Principal Scientific Adviser launches RSVC-AMRIT platform developed by NABARD

Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, launched the RSVC AMRIT platform on 15th August 2025, 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.

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.

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. (updated on 15th August 2026)