Department of Science and Technology (DST) was set up in May 1971, with the target of advancing new zones of Science and Technology and to assume the part of a nodal division for arranging, organizing and advancing S&T exercises in the nation. The Department has significant duties regarding particular activities and projects

Mandate

DST has the accompanying as the order and significant duties

Detailing of approaches identifying with Science and Technology (S&T).

Matters identifying with the Scientific Advisory Committee to Cabinet (SAC-C).

Advancement of new ranges of S&T with unique accentuation on developing regions. I) R&D through its exploration establishments or research facilities for advancement of indigenous advances concerning bio-fuel generation, handling, institutionalization and applications, in co-appointment with the concerned Ministry or Department;ii) R&D exercises to advance use of results to

Create esteem included chemicals.

Futurology.

Coordination and incorporation of territories of S&T having cross-sectoral linkages in which various foundations and divisions have intrigue and capacities.

Undertaking or fiscally supporting logical and innovative overviews, inquire about outline and improvement, where fundamental.

Support and Grants-in-help to Scientific Research Institutions, Scientific Associations and Bodies.

All issues concerning: I) Science and Engineering Research Council/Board (SERC/SERB);ii) Technology Development Board (TDB) and related Acts, for example, the R&D Cess Act,1986 and the TDB Act,1995;iii) National Council for Science and Technology Communication;iv) National S&T Entrepreneurship Development Board;v) International S&T Cooperation including arrangement of logical appends abroad.;vi) Autonomous S&T Institutions identifying with the subject under DST including Institute of Astro-material science and Institute of Geo-magnetism;vii) Professional Science Academies advanced and financed by DST;viii) The Survey of India and National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation;ix) National Spatial Data Infrastructure and advancement of G.I.S;x) The National Innovation Foundation, Ahmedabad.

Matters ordinarily influencing Scientific and mechanical divisions/associations/organizations e.g. budgetary, work force, buy and import approaches and rehearses.

Administration Information Systems for S&T and coordination thereof. Matters in regards to Inter-Agency/Inter-Departmental coordination for developing S&T missions.

Matters concerning local innovation especially the advancement of endeavors including the commercialization of such innovation other than those under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Every single other measure required for the advancement of S&T and their application to the improvement and security of the country.

Matters identifying with institutional S&T limit developing including setting of new establishments and institutional framework.

Advancement of S&T at the State, District, and Village levels for grass-roots improvement through State S&T Councils and different systems.

Use of S&T for weaker areas, ladies and other hindered segments of Society.

Organization Structure

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Technology Development

Technology Development and Transfer
National Good Laboratory Practice Compliance Monitoring Authority (NGCMA)
Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS)
Climate Change Programme
Joint programme on Electric Mobility and Technology Foresighting
Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (ICPS) Division

Scientific & Engineering Research

• Mega Facilities for Basic Research
• Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) programme
• R&D Infrastructure (FIST, SAIFs, PURSE)
• Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM)
• Programme for Science Students
• Swarnajayanti Fellowships
• National Science & Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS)
• Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
• Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI)
• Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT )
• VAJRA (Visiting Advanced Joint Research) Faculty Scheme

Contact:

Department of Science & Technology,
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road,,
New Delhi-110 016
Telephone: +91-11-26562122/25/33/44, 26567373, 26962819
Fax +91-11-26863847, 26515637
Email: dstinfo@nic.in