Science Technology
& Innovation Hub
(STIHUB)

ABOUT SITHUB

The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Hub at SRKR Engineering College, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is committed to strengthening rural livelihoods through technology-led interventions. The Hub focuses on improving socio-economic outcomes among Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities in the surrounding villages by enabling skill development, reducing drudgery, enhancing income opportunities, and fostering entrepreneurship.

Drawing upon the technical expertise of the faculty and research teams at SRKR Engineering College, the STI Hub has designed and implemented three focused interventions in the domains of sustainable inland aquaculture, livestock feed enhancement, and resource recovery from aquaculture and agriculture. These interventions aim to increase productivity, reduce input costs, improve environmental sustainability, and create value-added products at the village level.

The villages of Peda Amiram, Jakkaram, and Kopalle in Kalla Block have been selected as pilot sites for field implementation. Key initiatives currently being demonstrated include duckweed-based pellet feed production for livestock, valorisation of underutilised cultured fish to enhance market value, and IoT-enabled water quality monitoring systems for improved aquaculture management. These technologies are being introduced through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to promote community participation, ownership, and skill transfer.

To ensure sustainability beyond the project period, the Hub is facilitating the formation of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and supporting the creation of local start-ups. These institutional mechanisms are intended to consolidate production, strengthen market linkages, and enable long-term community-led growth