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| Jurisdiction | Government of Kerala |
| Headquarters | Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram |
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| Parent department | Government of Kerala |
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The Department of Science and Technology is an administrative department of the Government of Kerala. It is responsible for policy formulation and implementation related to the promotion of science, technology, and innovation in the State of Kerala. The department is the nodal authority for science and technology matters, including biotechnology policy and support to research and development institutions.[2]
Governance and administration[edit | edit source]
The department is under the leadership of a Cabinet minister for science and technology, and the incumbent minister is Pinarayi Vijayan.[3] The department is administratively headed by a Principal Secretary to the Government, an IAS officer. The Secretary is assisted by additional, joint, deputy, and under secretaries at the Secretariat.[2]
Functions[edit | edit source]
The department is responsible for coordinating government initiatives in the science and technology sector and for promoting scientific research, innovation, and technology-based development in the State. It oversees policy matters related to biotechnology and provides assistance to science and technology research centres.[2][4][5]
Child agencies, institutions[edit | edit source]
The department is also responsible for the administration of its child agencies and research institutions under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), including:[6]
- Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)[7]
- Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM)[8]
- Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI)
- National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC)
- Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)
- Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (TBGRI)
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Home". KERALA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT. 2026-04-20. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Government of Kerala. Rules of Business of the Government of Kerala, Part II – First Schedule (See Rule 4). General Administration Department. Available at: https://gad.kerala.gov.in/sites/default/files/general_attachment/Rules%20of%20Business%20-%20Part%20II.pdf
- ↑ "Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inagurates Professional Connect 2025". ANI News. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ "KSCSTE to host R&D summit". The Hindu. 2025-07-29. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ "37th Kerala Science Congress to begin in Thrissur on Saturday". The Hindu. 2025-02-07. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ "Eight scientific institutions in capital sign MoU for collaborative research". The Hindu. 2025-09-10. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ Service, Express News (2025-09-11). "Eight institutions form 'Thiruvananthapuram cluster' to drive interdisciplinary innovation". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ "Kerala government signs pact with International Rice Research Institute to promote low-emission rice cultivation". The Hindu. 2025-07-03. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-01.