Under the patronage of:

Department of Science & Technology

Department of Science & Technology (DST) was established in May 1971, with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organizing, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country.

The organizational structure of the Department has evolved over the years to respond quickly to the issues relating to the promotion and development of Science and Technology in the Country. The Department also supports 21 autonomous research institutions/ S&T professional bodies which are working in diverse areas for the promotion of Science and Technology.