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DRE LIVELIHOOD TECH ACROSS SECTORS

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AGRICULTURE

Innovative DRE livelihood tech can address challenges faced by the farming sector such as post-harvest losses, water management, and issues with energy access and empower farmers by helping them adapt to a changing climate. Some technologies in the agriculture sector include solar pumps, dryers, rice hullers, food processors, etc. Read more (link)

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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Beyond agriculture, animal husbandry continues to be a major source of income and livelihood diversification in rural India. This sector includes activities such as dairy farming, fisheries, livestock rearing, poultry farming, among others. Introducing DRE technologies to this sector can abet greenhouse gas emissions and enable sustainable operations. Read more (link)

TEXTILES AND HANDICRAFTS

The textile and handicrafts industry in India continues to be one of the largest sectors to generate employment in rural India. However, the activities in the sector lack mechanisation, making the tasks labour-intensive and time-consuming. Innovations such as solar-powered weaving machines, pottery wheel, thread spinners, looms etc., can help improve productivity and incomes. Read more (link)

MICROENTERPRISE

DRE livelihood technologies can help diversify income opportunities, for rural communities and women. Development and growth of microenterprises can strengthen the rural economy and generate employment for many. Examples of some of these technologies include papad-making machine, oil expellers, rope-making machines, packaging machine, etc. Read more (link)

Innovative DRE livelihood tech can address challenges faced by the farming sector such as post-harvest losses, water management, and issues with energy(link)