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Government of India
Ministry of Science & Technology
11 MAR 2026 5:09PM by PIB Delhi
 PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR WOMEN SCHEME IN ANDHRA PRADESH

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
 

S. No.

Financial Year

Project Title

Institute Details

District

Amount Sanctioned  (in Rs.)

TAMIL NADU
  1.  

2020-21

Implementation of a Machine Learning Technique for Enhancing Women Safety at Public Women-Only Spaces

Dr. Mahalingam college of engineering and technology, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore

14,37,344/-
  1.  

Eco- Friendly Cost-Effective Silk Dyeing Technology for Rural Women Upliftment of Sirumugai Weaving Cluster

Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

19,75,000/-
  1.  

Preventive Women’s Safety App Using Location Based Alerting

AarupadaiVeedu Institute of Technology, Paiyanoor, Chennai Tamil Nadu

Chengalpattu

13,22,520/-
  1.  

2021-22

Non-Invasive Fetal Stress Monitoring Device

Sethu Institute of Technology, Pulloor, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

Virudhunagar

21,47,899/-
  1.  

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

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore

34,03,693/-
  1.  

2024-25

A Versatile Portable Framework for Economic & Skill Empowerment of Women’s Sustainable Livelihoods through Digital Literacy

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Tiruchirappalli

36,59,316/-
  1.  

Ultrasound based low cost Belt for the detection of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal women

Sethu Institute of Technology, Pulloor, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

Virudhunagar

24,91,309/-

  1.  

Rural Tribal Women Technology Park in Chinna Kalrayan hills of Salem District

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore

71,28,787/-
  1.  

Upgradation of Knitted Cloth Waste Mat Loom for Rural Women Development

NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion, Mudalipalayam, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu

Tiruppur

56,25,100/-

KARNATAKA
  1.  

2020-21

Development of AI Machine for Sex Identification of Pupa and Cocoon Cutting to Foster Women  Empowerment in Sericulture

Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Bengaluru

20,59,410/-
  1.  

2021-22

Cervical microbiome diversity, women health and empowerment at Udupi, Karnataka

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (SDM) University, Dharwad, Karnataka

Dharwad

16,11,744/-
  1.  

2023-24

Nano

Fortification of Flour for the Effective Management of Nutritional Deficiencies

M.S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru Karnataka

Bengaluru

13,92,381/-
  1.  

2024-25

Enhancing livelihood security of small-holder farm women of Karnataka through horticultural interventions using pluralistic extension approaches

ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru Karnataka

Bengaluru

78,41,931/-

RAJASTHAN
  1.  

2020-21

Providing Mental Health Support in Ob-Gyn Settings

Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Jaipur

11,85,000/-
  1.  

2021-22

Development and Skill-based training for preparation of superabsorbent hydrogel and its assessment in Jaipur, Rajasthan for crop production and economic empowerment of women

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET)-Institute of

Petrochemicals Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Jaipur

59,25,800/-

ASSAM
  1.  

2020-21

Modernization of Weaving Units for Empowerment of Economically Weaker Tribal Women of Lakhipur, Assam

National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Cachar, Assam

Cachar

21,81,440/-
  1.  

2021-22

Design and Development of Solar PhotoVoltaic Powered Cane Slicing machine

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam

Guwahati

24,11,720/-

SIKKIM
  1.  

2024-25

Establishment of Women Technology Park (WTP), Sikkim

Science & Technology Department, Government of Sikkim- Sikkim State Council of Science and Technology, Gangtok, Sikkim

Gangtok

64,40,320/-

HARYANA
  1.  

2020-21

Development of Flaxseed-Rich Probiotic Dairy Foods to Address Menopause Symptoms

ICAR National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana

Karnal

35,06,225/-

HIMACHAL PRADESH
  1.  

2020-21

Livelihood Generation and Improvement for Women Entrepreneurs in Small Scale Fruits and Vegetable Farming and Post- Harvesting Management

Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

Mandi

35,65,540/-

DELHI
  1.  

2020-21

Development and evaluation of a women centric comprehensive weight management module

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

South Delhi district

35,84,988/-
  1.  

2024-25

Farm SunFridge for women farmers to store agricultural produce, products and milk chilling for enhancing livelihood security

ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi

Central Delhi

41,24,944/-
  1.  

Zonal Implementation and Utilization of Women Empowerment Atlas of India Capacity Building with Science & Technology Perspective

Kirori Mal College, Delhi

North Delhi

58,60,499/-

ANDHRA PRADESH
  1.  

2024-25

Enhancing Sustainable Livelihood in Rural Areas by Empowering Tribal Women through Bamboo Fusion using Emerging 3D Printing Technology for Crafts

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam

46,00,920/-

JHARKHAND
  1.  

2021-22

Women technology Park WTP for capacity building and entrepreneurship development

CSIR-National

Mettalurgical Laboratory,

Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

East Singhbhum

52,60,654/-

GUJARAT
  1.  

2021-22

Livelihood enhancement of

selected rural women through

value addition of medicinal

plants along Gujarat

Gujarat Ecology Society, Vadodara, Gujarat

Vadodara

18,19,902/-

WEST BENGAL
  1.  

2021-22

A new approach towards pain

and infertility management in

women suffering from

endometriosis and adenomyosis

Institute of Reproductive

Medicine, Kolkata, West

Bengal

Kolkata

29,37,700/-
  1.  

2024-25

Development of an ergonomically optimized women-friendly tractor for Indian farmers

Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur, West Bengal

Paschim Bardhaman

47,99,095/-
  1.  

Bioremediation and recycling of parboiled rice-mill waste-effluent for sustainable hydroponics and indigenous fisheries by women

West Bengal State University, Kolkata, West Bengal

Kolkata

67,32,296/-

NAGALAND
  1.  

2021-22

Women  Technology Park (WTP) for Rural Tribal Women of North-East through Technological Intervention

State College of Teacher Education, Kohima, Nagaland

Kohima

44,68,807/-

MADHYA PRADESH
  1.  

2021-22

To establish Women Technology Park for demonstrative model of

technologies for livelihood

enhancement of tribal women in

Narharpur block, Kanker (C.G)

Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha Gyan Vigyan Parisar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal

42,70,980/-
  1.  

Multiplex Real-Time PCR based rapid detection of Sexually Transmitted Pathogens in tribal women of district Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, for improving public health

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh

Anuppur

54,43,760/-

UTTARAKHAND
  1.  

2021-22

Use of indigenous resources to provide livelihood opportunities to under priviledged specially reverse migrant women of an aspirational district, Udham Singh Nagar of Uttarakhand

G. B. Pant University of Agri. & Tech, Pant Nagar, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand

Udham Singh Nagar

54,47,376/-
  1.  

Development of low cost polythene substituted biodegradable fabric from nettle and lyocell fiber for livelihood enhancement of women

Unnati Mahila Udhamita Avam Prashikshan Samiti, Dehradun, Uttrakhand

Udham Singh Nagar

22,38,800/-
  1.  

Drudgery reduction and Income enhancement of the Handloom weavers through technology intervention in Tripura

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttrakhand

Haridwar

75,27,634/-

TELANGANA
  1.  

2024-25

Empowering Women Artisans and textile traditions

Malla Reddy Engineering College, Secunderabad, Telangana

Hyderabad

49,60,288/-

UTTAR PRADESH
  1.  

2024-25

Establishment of Women Technology Park for empowerment of rural/peri-urban women of Western Uttar Pradesh

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of
Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

Meerut

62,02,638/-
  1.  

Organic Farming using AI, Robotics and IoT for Women Entrepreneurship in KOT Village, Dadri, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh

JSS University Noida, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Gautam Buddha Nagar

37,50,803/-

PUNJAB
  1.  

2024-25

Optimization of cultivation and processing techniques of Quinoa for women farmers and entrepreneurs of South Western region of Punjab

Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab

Ludhiana

40,37,757/-

ARUNACHAL PRADESH
  1.  

2024-25

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

Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology (APSCS&T), Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh

Papum Pare

56,91,020/-

KERALA
  1.  

2024-25

Menarche to Menopause: Health, Nutrition and Metabolic Profile

St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam, Kerala

 

Ernakulam

42,14,874/-

TRIPURA
  1.  

2024-25

Empowering Tripura’s rural women through sustainable & efficient lemongrass harvesting and low carbon oil extraction

Tripura University, West Tripura

West Tripura

74,50,512/-

JAMMU & KASHMIR
  1.  

2024-25

Scientific and Technological interventions for socio- economic empowerment of women folk of Dab village of District Ganderbal, Kashmir, UT of J&K

University Of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar

56,42,684/-

 

Annexure–II

S. No

State

District

Number of women beneficiaries of WTPs
 

Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam

300
 

Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore

200

Tiruchirappalli

268
 

Rajasthan

Jaipur

300
 

Sikkim

Gangtok

300
 

Uttar Pradesh

Meerut

250
 

Jharkhand

East Singhbhum

117
 

Nagaland

Kohima

107
 

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal

200
 

Uttarakhand

Udham Singh Nagar

346
 

Arunachal Pradesh

Tirap

60