Answer: Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Notes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund during the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 in New Delhi. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the nodal agency for implementation. It aims to boost private sector R&D, promote strategic and sunrise technologies, and strengthen self-reliance.
