Mizoram, one of the seven states of the North East Region of India, is a beautiful land of rolling hills, rivers, and lakes. While literacy rates are high, Mizoram also has a high number of unemployed, and the rugged land makes ease of doing business a major challenge. Substance abuse has been identified as a rising concern among young people here. Health indicators highlight the high prevalence of anaemia in children, adolescent girls and women, and growing non-communicable diseases [NCD] including various types of cancers.
Under a grant from the Department of Science and Technology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, in collaboration with Mizoram University, plans to build Science, Technology & Innovation Hubs in the districts of Aizawl and Serchhip to promote sustainable livelihoods through Capacity Building and Skill Development for tribal communities.
The STI Hub is a collaborative initiative taken by the government and private sectors to address key challenges, provide sustainable solutions and create a thriving ecosystem in the state of Mizoram, paving the way for a brighter future.
Livelihood Empowerment
Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)
Knowledge Resource and Databank
With more than 3000 direct beneficiaries, the STI hubs will indirectly benefit about 40% of the ST/SC population in the selected districts through Self Help Groups and Knowledge Dissemination.
Amrita and Mizoram University will focus on livelihood empowerment, skill building and knowledge dissemination, using an integrated interdisciplinary Science and Technology approach.
