AKRUTI Programme 2025: Apply Now

The AKRUTI Programme, initiated by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and implemented through BARC, aims to deploy societal and non-power applications (NPAs) to improve livelihoods in rural and interior areas using indigenous technology. The initiative promotes entrepreneurship, training, and technology dissemination via local implementation centers called AKRUTI Kendras.

Objective

To bridge the urban-rural technology divide by:

Deploying DAE-BARC technologies for local use.
Generating rural livelihoods through techno-preneurship.
Encouraging knowledge sharing and skill development.

AKRUTI Kendra: What Is It?

An AKRUTI Kendra is a non-commercial facility set up by eligible institutions to:

Demonstrate DAE-BARC technologies.
Train individuals (KRUTIK members).
Translate and disseminate technology information.
Eventually evolve into commercial production units (upon registration).

Can be set up by:

Educational institutions
Government bodies/PSUs
Science parks/food parks
NGOs and private firms (CSR/self-funded)

Scope of an AKRUTI Kendra

Display, demonstration, and training using DAE-BARC technologies.
Enroll KRUTIK members for community training and production.
Translate documents and conduct outreach in local language.
Apply for commercial licenses to manufacture and sell BARC technology-based products.

Eligibility Criteria

Any educational institution, company, or individual with the capability to manage facilities, manpower, and finances.
Must operate on a budget-neutral basis for BARC.
Should register as a legal entity within 3 years.
Must apply through an official Expression of Interest (EOI) and submit the Institutional Information Form (IIF).

Steps to Establish AKRUTI Kendra

Visit Technology Portal:
- DAE-BRIT Technologies
- BARC Technologies
Download & Fill Forms:
- 📄 Expression of Interest (EOI) Form
  - Expresses your intent to set up an AKRUTI Kendra.
- 📄 Institutional Information Form (IIF)
  - Collects details of your organization, infrastructure, and team.
Email the completed forms to the contact provided in the BARC EOI advertisement.
Attend training at BARC (for faculty/instructors).
Set up the AKRUTI Kendra and begin operations under non-commercial mode.
Register your Kendra as a legal entity and apply for commercial licenses (within 3 years).

Types of Operation

1. Non-Commercial Mode

Knowledge sharing & training only.
No tech transfer fee.
No production/sales.

2. Commercial Mode (Post-registration)

Apply for commercial licenses from BARC.
Manufacture and sell products under AKRUTI branding.
Eligible to receive incentives (up to 70% of Technology Transfer Fee).

Incentives for Registered AKRUTI Kendras

Service Provided by Kendra	Incentive (from BARC’s TTF)
Application Support	30%
Technical Training	40%
Total (if both)	70%

KRUTIK Members

KRUTIK = Knowledgeable Resourceful Urban and Rural Technologists Implementing Knowledge

Individuals enrolled with an AKRUTI Kendra.
Trained in DAE-BARC technologies.
May manufacture under a registered Kendra’s license.
Paid honorarium as per the institute’s norms.

Available Technologies

BARC provides over 100+ technologies in:

Water & Sanitation
Agro-processing
Food preservation
Waste management
Energy and health solutions

🔗 Access:

Consultancy & Support Services

Irradiation consultancy for food/agro produce (trial samples).
Sample seeds from BARC (on request).
Isotope techniques for water and environmental analysis.

Responsibilities

BARC:

Provide technology documents.
Conduct instructor training.
Approve and monitor implementation.

AKRUTI Kendra/Institute:

Set up and maintain facilities.
Recruit and train KRUTIK members.
Disseminate knowledge in local language.
Apply for registration and commercial licenses.

Contact and Application

For setting up an AKRUTI Kendra, visit the BARC website and refer to the latest Expression of Interest (EOI) under the Technologies section.

📄 EOI Form
📄 Institutional Information Form (IIF)
🌐 BARC Website