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Q106 (CDS-I/2026) Science & Technology › New Materials, Energy & Environment-linked Tech

Which of the following statements about the 'SMART VILLAGE' project, launched by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is/are correct ? 1. This is a pilot project, which focuses on the integrated village development. 2. The distinctive aspect of this project is that CSIR is following the guiding principle of 'Land to Lab' in improving the condition of villages through indigenous technologies. Select the answer using the codes given below :

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The 'SMART VILLAGE' project is a Mission Mode Project launched by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), specifically coordinated by the CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee.

  • Statement 1 is correct: It is a pilot project focusing on integrated village development across six diverse climatic regions (e.g., Sawaipura in Rajasthan, Kusunpur in Odisha). It aims to improve key development indicators like habitat, infrastructure, and livelihood.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: According to official PIB releases, the project follows the guiding principle of 'Lab to Land' (taking indigenous CSIR technologies from laboratories to the field), not 'Land to Lab'. While 'Land to Lab' refers to feedback from the field to research, the primary mission mandate is the deployment of proven technologies to rural areas.
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