A user meeting of the project “Establishment of SC/ST Cell in UCOST” was organized at Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Vigyan Dham, Jhajra, Dehradun on 18th May, 2022

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A user meeting of the project “Establishment of SC/ST Cell in UCOST” was organized at Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Vigyan Dham, Jhajra, Dehradun on 18^th May, 2022 under the Chairmanship of Shri N.S. Napalchyal (Former Chief Secretary, Govt. of Uttarakhand) to discuss the detailed outline, objectives and overview of the project with various representatives from each district of Garhwal region in Uttarakhand. The ongoing projects and development activities were discussed with respect to the Scheduled caste and Scheduled tribe communities. Dr. D.P.Uniyal briefed about the project progress made by UCOST. Dr. M.S.Rawat, Scientific Officer presented the project activities, outlines, objectives, methodology, novelty and future action plans. Moreover, various suggestions from the representatives were discussed in details before the proper implementation of the project. Sh. N.S. Napalchyal (Former Chief Secretary) highlighted various difficulties faced by SC/ST communities in Uttarakhand which can be covered under the project. Dr. Rajendra Dobhal Director General, UCOST emphasized to implement Science and Technology based development in the SC/ST prominent villages of Uttarakhand. Dr. Vinod Bhatt also discussed various issues faced by the SC/ST communities in Uttarakhand.

Following UCOST officials, experts and representatives from Chamoli, Rudraparayag, Tehri, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Haridwar, and Dehradun districts were present in the meeting: