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

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.

Benefits:

• 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 can be installed in remote areas where electricity supply is a major issue, increasing individual income.

Eligibility

• 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.

Application Process

Offline

Through training sessions and workshops conducted by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun.

Documents Required

Documents are required to be submitted as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology.

Solar Energy Assistance Scheme (UKBOCWWB)