About this science scheme
The system aims to develop and promote an innovative solar-based hydroponic system that integrates solar energy with modern greenhouse technology and mobile application support.
The scheme “Solar Based Hydroponic System” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) under the Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to develop and promote an innovative solar-based hydroponic system that integrates solar energy with modern greenhouse technology and mobile application support.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Solar Based Hydroponic System (SBHS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Science And Technology |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Science |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Uttarakhand State Council For Science And Technology |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
A solar-based hydroponic system has been installed at UCOST Dehradun.
The solar-based hydroponic system is the latest research in the state, in which an innovative and integrated solar greenhouse-based hydroponic solution and an Android mobile application have been developed for farmers and consumers.
Benefit: The automated solar-based hydroponic system will reduce energy consumption, minimize water usage, and enhance crop yields. The system also has the potential to serve as an entrepreneurial or business model and can be replicated in other Himalayan states, thereby creating improved livelihood opportunities for hill farmers and youth.
Smaller off-grid models of solar-based hydroponic systems, proposed to be developed in addition to on-grid systems, can be installed in remote areas where electricity supply is a major issue. This would help increase the individual income of hill farmers.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a farmer, researcher, student, or entrepreneur.
- Annually, over 500 farmers, consumers, researchers, students, and entrepreneurs benefit from this system.
Papers to keep ready
Documents are required to be submitted as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology.
Registration walkthrough
Offline
Through training sessions and workshops conducted by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun.
Frequently asked questions
Where has the solar-based hydroponic system been installed?
The system has been installed at UCOST, Dehradun.
What is unique about this hydroponic system?
It is an innovative and integrated solution combining solar-powered greenhouses with a mobile application to support farmers, researchers, students, and consumers.
Who can benefit from this scheme?
Farmers, researchers, students, and entrepreneurs can benefit from this system.
How many people benefit from the scheme annually?
Annually, over 500 farmers, consumers, researchers, students, and entrepreneurs benefit from this system.
What are the key benefits of the solar-based hydroponic system?
The system reduces energy and water demand, increases crop yields, and offers opportunities for entrepreneurship and income generation.
Are there off-grid models of the system?
Yes, smaller off-grid models are proposed in addition to on-grid systems to be installed in remote areas where electricity supply is limited.
How does the system support hill farmers?
By enabling hydroponic farming in remote areas with limited electricity, it increases crop production and individual income for hill farmers.
How is the system operated?
The system is automated and can be monitored and controlled through an Android mobile application.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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