Society For Technology & Development
a Non Government Organization

Cherry Rrootstocks

4. Standardization of protocols for in vitro micro-propagation of Cherry rootstocks

The organization has made the standardization of media for initiation of in vitro cultures and in vitro cultures of Gisela have been established. Effect of growth regulators on in vitro multiplication of Cherry rootstocks was made and further multiplication media has standardized Evaluation of different types and concentrations of growth regulators on in vitro rooting of Cherry rootstocks. The Rooting media has been standardized Studies of platelets under poly house conditions. The plantlets has been hardened and distributed among farmers in 3 locations. The final progress report of the project along with audit report has been submitted with Statement of Expenditure. The final Group Monitoring Workshop has been completed and progress made under YSP is already been presented. The existing lab at Bhadyal has been given on lease to Dr Shilpa Sharma for 15 years @ Rs 2000 with inclusion of staff.

Implementing a wool processing and development project in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, under a UNDP-linked programme as Joint Venture with ASES, Dehradun. The mainobjective is to promote sustainable, inclusive, and community-driven development in the Himalayan region by strengthening the wool-based value chain from raw material production through processing, branding, and marketing.

Key Operational Purposes:
• Develop and demonstrate Common Facility Centres (CFCs) with solar/hybrid energy systems for wool processing.
• Build technical and vocational capacity of artisans, women, and youth in improved wool processing, quality control, and machinery operation.
• Lead community mobilisation engaging SHGs, cooperatives, and Panchayats in Uttarkashi.
• Facilitate market linkages, product diversification, and digital/e-commerce access for wool-based products.
• Establish a Community Biodiversity Fund (10% reinvestment) for conservation and livelihood sustainability.
• Integrate traditional knowledge with modern practices, including natural dyeing and value-added product development.
• Achieve convergence with government schemes (NRLM, MSME, Handloom, Animal Husbandry) for resource optimisation.

STD contributes technical expertise in wool processing, value chain assessment, and infrastructure, while ASES brings grassroots mobilisation, NRM knowledge, market integration, and sustainability planning together covering the entire value chain from production to market.