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[[File:DST-New-Delhi.jpg|right|thumb|260px|DST Headquarter, Technology Bhavan, New Delhi]]
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The '''Department of Science and Technology''' ('''DST''') is a department within the [[Ministry of Science and Technology (India)|Ministry of Science and Technology]] in [[India]]. It was established in May 1971 to promote new areas of science and technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting Scientific and Technological activities in the country. It gives funds to various approved scientific projects in India. It also supports various researchers in India to attend conferences abroad and to go for experimental works.
The '''Department of Science and Technology''' ('''DST''') is a department within the [[Ministry of Science and Technology (India)|Ministry of Science and Technology]] in [[India]]. It was established in May 1971 to promote new areas of science and technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting Scientific and Technological activities in the country. It gives funds to various approved scientific projects in India. It also supports various researchers in India to attend conferences abroad and to go for experimental works.


Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, [[Harsh Vardhan (Delhi politician)|Harsh Vardhan]] is head of the department, while [[Ashutosh Sharma (scientist)|Ashutosh Sharma]] is its present secretary.
Jitendra Singh is minister of the department, while [[Ashutosh Sharma (scientist)|Ashutosh Sharma]] is its secretary.{{cn|date=July 2021}}


==Open access ==
==Open access ==
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|-
| 1 || [https://dst.gov.in/scientific-programmes/scientific-engineering-research Scientific & Engineering Research] ||
| 1 || [https://dst.gov.in/scientific-programmes/scientific-engineering-research Scientific & Engineering Research] ||
* Mega Facilities for Basic Research <br>
* Mega Facilities for Basic Research  
* Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) programme <br>
* Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) programme  
* R&D Infrastructure (FIST, SAIFs, PURSE, SATHI) <br>
* R&D Infrastructure (FIST, SAIFs, PURSE, SATHI)  
* Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM) <br>
* Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM)  
* Programme for Science Students <br>
* Programme for Science Students  
* Swarnajayanti Fellowships <br>
* Swarnajayanti Fellowships  
* National Science & Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS) <br>
* National Science & Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS)  
* [[Science and Engineering Research Board]](SERB) <ref>{{cite web |title=Science and Engineering Research Board |url=http://www.serb.gov.in/home.php |website=SERB |publisher=Govt of India |access-date=18 March 2021}}</ref> <br>
* [[Science and Engineering Research Board]](SERB) <ref>{{cite web |title=Science and Engineering Research Board |url=http://www.serb.gov.in/home.php |website=SERB |publisher=Govt of India |access-date=18 March 2021}}</ref>  
* Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI) <br>
* Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI)  
* VAJRA (Visiting Advanced Joint Research) Faculty Scheme <br> 
* VAJRA (Visiting Advanced Joint Research) Faculty Scheme  
|-
|-
| 2 || [https://dst.gov.in/technology-development Technology Development] ||   
| 2 || [https://dst.gov.in/technology-development Technology Development] ||   
* Technical Research Centres Programme <br>
* Technical Research Centres Programme  
* Technology Development and Transfer <br>
* Technology Development and Transfer  
* National Good Laboratory Practice Compliance Monitoring Authority (NGCMA) <br>
* National Good Laboratory Practice Compliance Monitoring Authority (NGCMA)  
* Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS) <br>
* Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS)  
* Climate Change Programme <br>
* Climate Change Programme  
* Joint programme on Electric Mobility and Technology Foresighting <br>
* Joint programme on Electric Mobility and Technology Foresighting  
* Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (ICPS) Division <br>
* Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (ICPS) Division  
* Patent Facilitation Programme (PFP) <br>
* Patent Facilitation Programme (PFP)  
|-
|-
| 3 || [https://dst.gov.in/international-st-cooperation International S&T Cooperation] ||  
| 3 || [https://dst.gov.in/international-st-cooperation International S&T Cooperation] ||  
* Bilateral Cooperation with developed and developing countries <br>
* Bilateral Cooperation with developed and developing countries  
* Multilateral & Regional Cooperation <br>
* Multilateral & Regional Cooperation  
* Thematic Cooperation  <br>
* Thematic Cooperation   
|-
|-
| 4 || [https://dst.gov.in/scientific-programmes/st-and-socio-economic-development S&T for Socio Economic Programme] ||
| 4 || [https://dst.gov.in/scientific-programmes/st-and-socio-economic-development S&T for Socio Economic Programme] ||
* [[National Council for Science and Technology Communication]] (NCSTC)<br>
* [[National Council for Science and Technology Communication]] (NCSTC)
* Science For Equity Empowerment and Development (SEED)<br>
* Science For Equity Empowerment and Development (SEED)
* National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB)<br>
* National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB)
* State Science & Technology Programme <br>
* State Science & Technology Programme  
* Patent Facilitation Programme (PFP)  <br>
* Patent Facilitation Programme (PFP)   
|-
|-
| 5 || [https://dst.gov.in/technology-mission-clean-energy-and-water Technology Missions Division] ||  
| 5 || [https://dst.gov.in/technology-mission-clean-energy-and-water Technology Missions Division] ||  
* Technology Mission Programme on Water and Clean Energy <br>
* Technology Mission Programme on Water and Clean Energy  
* Nano Science & Technology Mission <ref name=Kalpana>{{cite web|last=Palkhiwala|first=Kalpana|title=Nano Mission - Towards Global Knowledge Hub|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/efeatures.aspx?relid=82614|publisher=Press Information Bureau, Government of India|access-date=26 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044644/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/efeatures.aspx?relid=82614|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> <br>
* Nano Science & Technology Mission <ref name=Kalpana>{{cite web|last=Palkhiwala|first=Kalpana|title=Nano Mission - Towards Global Knowledge Hub|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/efeatures.aspx?relid=82614|publisher=Press Information Bureau, Government of India|access-date=26 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044644/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/efeatures.aspx?relid=82614|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>  
* National Super Computing Mission
* National Super Computing Mission
|-
|-
| 6 || [https://dst.gov.in/scientific-programmes/scientific-engineering-research/women-scientists-programs Women Scientists Programs] ||  
| 6 || [https://dst.gov.in/scientific-programmes/scientific-engineering-research/women-scientists-programs Women Scientists Programs] ||  
* Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions (GATI)<br>
* Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions (GATI)
* Women Scientists Scheme  
* Women Scientists Scheme  
|}
|}
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*The Institute of Advanced Study in Science & Technology, Guwahati
*The Institute of Advanced Study in Science & Technology, Guwahati
*[[Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council]] (TIFAC)
*[[Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council]] (TIFAC)
*[[North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR)|North East Centre for Technology Application & Reach (NECTAR)]]
*[[North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach]] (NECTAR)
*[[Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology]], Dehradun
*[[Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology]], Dehradun
*[[Vigyan Prasar]], New Delhi
*Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi


==Attached Institutions==
==Attached Institutions==

Revision as of 17:54, 27 August 2021

Department of Science & Technology
Emblem of India
Central Government of India overview
FormedMay 3, 1971 (1971-05-03)
Jurisdiction India
HeadquartersNew Delhi
Annual budget₹6,067.39 crore (US$850 million) (for the Financial Year 2021-22)[1]
Minister responsible
Central Government of India executive
Websitedst.gov.in
DST Headquarter, Technology Bhavan, New Delhi
Hon'ble President of India, on National Science Day 2020, New Delhi

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is a department within the Ministry of Science and Technology in India. It was established in May 1971 to promote new areas of science and technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting Scientific and Technological activities in the country. It gives funds to various approved scientific projects in India. It also supports various researchers in India to attend conferences abroad and to go for experimental works.

Jitendra Singh is minister of the department, while Ashutosh Sharma is its secretary.[citation needed]

Open access

Department of Science and Technology (India) supports open access to scientific knowledge, originated from the public-funded research in India. In December 2014, the DST and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India had jointly adopted their Open Access Policy.[2]

Scientific Programmes

DST Scientific Programmes
Sr. No. Group Scientific Programmes
1 Scientific & Engineering Research
  • Mega Facilities for Basic Research
  • Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) programme
  • R&D Infrastructure (FIST, SAIFs, PURSE, SATHI)
  • 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) [3]
  • Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI)
  • VAJRA (Visiting Advanced Joint Research) Faculty Scheme
2 Technology Development
  • Technical Research Centres Programme
  • 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
  • Patent Facilitation Programme (PFP)
3 International S&T Cooperation
  • Bilateral Cooperation with developed and developing countries
  • Multilateral & Regional Cooperation
  • Thematic Cooperation
4 S&T for Socio Economic Programme
5 Technology Missions Division
  • Technology Mission Programme on Water and Clean Energy
  • Nano Science & Technology Mission [4]
  • National Super Computing Mission
6 Women Scientists Programs
  • Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions (GATI)
  • Women Scientists Scheme

Autonomous S&T Institutions

The autonomous science and technology institutions organized under the department include:[5]

Attached Institutions

References

  1. ↑ "Department of Science and Technology (India)" (PDF). Union Budget. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ "India unveils new open access policy : Indigenus". blogs.nature.com. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  3. ↑ "Science and Engineering Research Board". SERB. Govt of India. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  4. ↑ Palkhiwala, Kalpana. "Nano Mission - Towards Global Knowledge Hub". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  5. ↑ "Autonomous S&T Institutions". Department of Science & Technology. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  6. ↑ "Agharkar Research Institute (ARI)". aripune.org. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  7. ↑ "Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences". Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences.
  8. ↑ "Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences". BSIP. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  9. ↑ "Bose Institute". J C Bose Institute. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  10. ↑ "Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali". NSTITUTE OF NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  11. ↑ "Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science". Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  12. ↑ "National Innovation Foundation – India". NIF – India. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  13. ↑ "Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum". sctimst. Retrieved 17 March 2021.

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