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| name = Department of Science & Technology | | name = Department of Science & Technology | ||
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| budget = {{INRConvert|6067.39|c}} (for the Financial Year 2021–22)<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=1 February 2021|title=Department of Science and Technology (India)|url=https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/eb/sumsbe.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030150213/https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/eb/sumsbe.pdf |archive-date=30 October 2019 |access-date=6 February 2021|website=Union Budget}}</ref> | | budget = {{INRConvert|6067.39|c}} (for the Financial Year 2021–22)<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=1 February 2021|title=Department of Science and Technology (India)|url=https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/eb/sumsbe.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030150213/https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/eb/sumsbe.pdf |archive-date=30 October 2019 |access-date=6 February 2021|website=Union Budget}}</ref> | ||
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| minister1_name = Jitendra Singh | | minister1_name = [[Jitendra Singh (politician, born 1956)|Jitendra Singh]] | ||
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[[File:DST-New-Delhi.jpg|right|thumb|260px|DST Headquarter, Technology Bhavan, New Delhi]] | [[File:DST-New-Delhi.jpg|right|thumb|260px|DST Headquarter, Technology Bhavan, New Delhi]] | ||
[[File:DST-scienceday.jpg|right|thumb|260px| | [[File:DST-scienceday.jpg|right|thumb|260px|President of India, on [[National Science Day]] 2020, New Delhi]] | ||
{{Short description|Indian government agency}} | {{Short description|Indian government agency}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}} | {{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} | ||
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 | 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. | ||
==Open access == | ==Open access == | ||
Department of Science and Technology ( | The Department of Science and Technology (DST) 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.nature.com/indigenus/2014/12/india-unveils-new-open-access-policy.html|title=India unveils new open access policy : Indigenus|website=blogs.nature.com|access-date=2016-03-31}}</ref> | ||
==Scientific Programmes== | ==Scientific Programmes== | ||
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* Patent Facilitation Programme (PFP) | * Patent Facilitation Programme (PFP) | ||
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| 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 | * 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> | * 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 | ||
* [[National Quantum Mission India]] | |||
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| 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] || | ||
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*[[Agharkar Research Institute]], Pune<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://aripune.org/|title=Agharkar Research Institute (ARI)|website=aripune.org|access-date=2021-03-17}}</ref> | *[[Agharkar Research Institute]], Pune<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://aripune.org/|title=Agharkar Research Institute (ARI)|website=aripune.org|access-date=2021-03-17}}</ref> | ||
*[[Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences]], Nanital<ref>{{cite web |title=Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences |url=https://www.aries.res.in/ |website=Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences}}</ref> | *[[Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences]], Nanital<ref>{{cite web |title=Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences |url=https://www.aries.res.in/ |website=Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences}}</ref> | ||
*[[Birbal Sahni Institute of | *[[Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences]], Lucknow<ref>{{cite web |title=Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences |url=https://www.bsip.res.in/ |website=BSIP |access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref> | ||
*[[Bose Institute]], Kolkata<ref>{{cite web |title=Bose Institute |url=http://www.jcbose.ac.in/ |website=J C Bose Institute |access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref> | *[[Bose Institute]], Kolkata<ref>{{cite web |title=Bose Institute |url=http://www.jcbose.ac.in/ |website=J C Bose Institute |access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref> | ||
*[[Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences]], Bangalore | *[[Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences]], Bangalore | ||
*[[Indian Institute of Geomagnetism]], Mumbai | *[[Indian Institute of Geomagnetism]], Mumbai | ||
* | *International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, Hyderabad | ||
*[[Institute of Nano Science and Technology | *[[Institute of Nano Science and Technology]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali |url=https://www.inst.ac.in/ |website=NSTITUTE OF NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref> SAS Nagar | ||
*[[Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science]], Kolkata<ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science |url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ |website=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science |access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref> | *[[Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science]], Kolkata<ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science |url=http://www.iacs.res.in/ |website=Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science |access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref> | ||
*[[Indian Institute of Astrophysics]], | *[[Indian Institute of Astrophysics]], Bengaluru | ||
* | *National Innovation Foundation<ref>{{cite web |title=National Innovation Foundation – India |url=https://nif.org.in/ |website=NIF – India |access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref> | ||
*[[Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research]], | *[[Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research]], Bengaluru | ||
*[[Raman Research Institute]], | *[[Raman Research Institute]], Bengaluru | ||
*[[Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum |url=https://www.sctimst.ac.in/ |website=sctimst |access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref> | *[[Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum |url=https://www.sctimst.ac.in/ |website=sctimst |access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref> | ||
*[[S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences]], Kolkata | *[[S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences]], Kolkata | ||
* | *Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1630032 |title=IASST develops an artificial intelligence-based computer diagnosis framework for rapid and accurate diagnosis of oral cancers |date=7 June 2020 |access-date=17 August 2024 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
* | *Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) | ||
*[[North East Centre for Technology Application and 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 | ||
*[[Anusandhan National Research Foundation]] | |||
== Scientific and industrial research organisations == | |||
DST runs a program to recognise non-governmental and non-commercial organisations engaged in science and technology areas as ''Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (SIRO).'' In 2024, there were 884 organisations across natural and applied sciences, agricultural sciences, social sciences and biomedical sciences.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scientific and Industrial Research Organizations (SIRO) {{!}} DSIR : Department of Scientific and Industrial Research {{!}} Government of India |url=https://www.dsir.gov.in/scientific-and-industrial-research-organizations-siro |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=www.dsir.gov.in}}</ref> | |||
==Attached Institutions== | ==Attached Institutions== | ||
* | *National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation, Kolkata | ||
*[[Survey of India]], Dehradun | *[[Survey of India]], Dehradun | ||
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[[Category:Ministry of Science and Technology (India)]] | [[Category:Ministry of Science and Technology (India)]] | ||
[[Category:Science and technology in India]] | [[Category:Science and technology in India]] | ||
[[Category:Science and technology ministries]] | [[Category:Science and technology ministries|India]] | ||
[[Category:1971 establishments in India]] | [[Category:1971 establishments in India]] | ||
{{India-gov-stub}} | {{India-gov-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 08:35, 22 February 2026
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| Central Government of India overview | |
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| Formed | May 3, 1971 |
| Jurisdiction |  India |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Annual budget | ₹6,067.39 crore (US$850 million) (for the Financial Year 2021–22)[1] |
| Minister responsible | |
| Central Government of India executive |
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| Parent department | Ministry of Science and Technology |
| Website | dst |
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.
Open access[edit | edit source]
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) 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[edit | edit source]
| Sr. No. | Group | Scientific Programmes |
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| 1 | Scientific & Engineering Research |
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| 2 | Technology Development |
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| 3 | International S&T Cooperation |
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| 4 | S&T for Socio Economic Programme |
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| 5 | Technology Missions Division |
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| 6 | Women Scientists Programs |
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Autonomous S&T Institutions[edit | edit source]
The autonomous science and technology institutions organized under the department include:[5]
- Agharkar Research Institute, Pune[6]
- Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nanital[7]
- Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow[8]
- Bose Institute, Kolkata[9]
- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai
- International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, Hyderabad
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology,[10] SAS Nagar
- Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata[11]
- Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
- National Innovation Foundation[12]
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru
- Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru
- Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology[13]
- S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata
- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati[14]
- Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)
- North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR)
- Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun
- Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi
- Anusandhan National Research Foundation
Scientific and industrial research organisations[edit | edit source]
DST runs a program to recognise non-governmental and non-commercial organisations engaged in science and technology areas as Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (SIRO). In 2024, there were 884 organisations across natural and applied sciences, agricultural sciences, social sciences and biomedical sciences.[15]
Attached Institutions[edit | edit source]
- National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation, Kolkata
- Survey of India, Dehradun
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Department of Science and Technology (India)" (PDF). Union Budget. 1 February 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ↑ "India unveils new open access policy : Indigenus". blogs.nature.com. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ↑ "Science and Engineering Research Board". SERB. Govt of India. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Autonomous S&T Institutions". Department of Science & Technology. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ↑ "Agharkar Research Institute (ARI)". aripune.org. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ↑ "Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences". Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences.
- ↑ "Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences". BSIP. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ↑ "Bose Institute". J C Bose Institute. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ↑ "Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali". NSTITUTE OF NANO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ↑ "Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science". Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ↑ "National Innovation Foundation – India". NIF – India. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ↑ "Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum". sctimst. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ↑ "IASST develops an artificial intelligence-based computer diagnosis framework for rapid and accurate diagnosis of oral cancers". pib.gov.in. 7 June 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ↑ "Scientific and Industrial Research Organizations (SIRO) | DSIR : Department of Scientific and Industrial Research | Government of India". www.dsir.gov.in. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
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