Vision
To help develop, promote and disseminate the
environmentally sound rural/appropriate technologies that
emphasizes the optimum uses of the locally available skills,
means and resources in order to enhance the process of rural
development thereby improving the livelihood of the rural
population .
The Operational Mechanism
Assistance/Partnership in Action Programs
CRT/N works in partnership with technology manufacturers, promoters and users to implement and evaluate action programs effectively. It provides support services and motivates local community members to participate in technology need assessment, development and its utilization.
Trainings and Workshops
CRT/N provides assistance in conducting trainings and workshops
for project staffs and grass-root community leaders and promoters
to develop and enhance their technical capability especially
on the application of rural technologies suited to the village
and community development.
Technical Support Services
CRT/N provides technical services to governmental organizations
(GOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international
non-governmental organizations (INGOs), community-based organizations
(CBOs) as well as the users for promotion and dissemination
of appropriate technologies.
Dissemination of Rural/Appropriate Technologies
CRT/N disseminates rural technologies on an independent basis and in collaboration with other NGOs, INGOs, CBOs, GOs and other technology related organizations.
Study Visits and Demonstration
CRT/N organizes study visits to familiarize with specific technologies that are being used successfully in various parts of the country. It provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences to planners, researchers, promoters and community members engaged in the development, promotion and use of appropriate technologies.
Collaboration and Networking
CRT/N has established collaboration and networking with various stakeholders in national, regional and international level involving technology researchers, developers, promoters, users and agencies and professional involved in this field in order to facilitate information exchange and experience sharing.
Technology Information and Documentation Unit
CRT/N collects, processes and disseminates information on rural technologies in conjunction with its documentation unit. As a part of Documentation unit, various collections are also available in our resource center. Any individuals, organizations or institutions can benefit from our resource centre as and when required.
