NABARD Launches RSVC-AMRIT Platform for Rural Innovation

Current Context:  Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, launched the RSVC-AMRIT platform on 15 August 2026, on India’s 80th Independence Day. The platform was developed by NABARD in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to strengthen rural innovation and technology transfer. 

• AMRIT stands for Accelerated Medium for Rural Innovations and Technologies, while RSVC stands for RuTAGe Smart Village Centre. AMRIT will function as the digital backbone of the RSVC ecosystem, linking rural communities with suitable, affordable and validated technologies. 
• The platform will support the entire technology lifecycle, including technology discovery, validation, deployment tracking, collaboration, monitoring, impact assessment and knowledge management. It will bring together innovators, startups, research institutions, funding agencies, implementation partners and rural communities on one platform. 
• RSVCs help transfer technologies to villages in areas such as agriculture, rural enterprises, renewable energy, education, assistive technology, water and sanitation, and citizen services. NABARD is currently supporting 8 RSVCs and expects AMRIT to eventually become a national repository of rural technologies, innovations and best practices. 

Question: 

Q1. What does AMRIT stand for in NABARD’s RSVC-AMRIT platform?
a) Advanced Mission for Rural Innovation and Technology
b) Accelerated Medium for Rural Innovations and Technologies
c) Agricultural Mission for Rural Infrastructure and Technology
d) Advanced Mechanism for Rural Innovation Transfer

Answer: b) AMRIT stands for Accelerated Medium for Rural Innovations and Technologies, AMRIT will function as the digital backbone of the RSVC ecosystem, linking rural communities with suitable, affordable and validated technologies.