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Introduction :
Recognizing the importance of
Science & Technology for the overall Socio-economic development of State,
during sixth five year plan, the Government of India desired to establish the
State Councils and the responsibility is vested with the Department of Science
& Technology (DST), Government of India. Accordingly, the DST performed
catalytic role in establishing State Science & Technology Councils. The
Government of Andhra Pradesh established the Andhra Pradesh State Council of
Science & Technology (APCOST) during the year 1986. The Ministry of
Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES), re-christened as Ministry of New &
Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India identified the A.P. State Council
of Science & Technology as the Nodal Agency for implementing Integrated Rural
Energy Programme (IREP) in Andhra Pradesh as centrally sponsored scheme.
OBJECTIVES OF APCOST :
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To formulate measures to foster the spirit of Science at all levels of society
especially among the youth.
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To evaluate scientific and technological options available to aid and improve
the planning process and to improve the efficiency of investment in the State.
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To promote the latent skills / techniques / knowledge of Artisans / Tribals who
are practitioners of Traditional Sciences and Technologies for sustainable
rural development.
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To recognize and give momentum to the Traditional Sciences and Technologies.
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To provide social recognition for the practitioners of Traditional Sciences and
Technologies.
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To promote Integrate Rural Energy by upgrading and efficient use of Energy
Systems / Technologies for accelerating economic development.
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Generation of local expertise in the sustainable after care of both
Conventional and Non-Conventional Energy devices and maintenance of energy
balance with focus on basic minimum needs of people by mobilizing available
rural energy sources and new technologies
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Energy gap assessment between demand and supply in rural areas through
micro-level energy survey in the selected mandals and determining the felt
needs of the people.
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