Department of Science and Technology

Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023

Created: June 29, 2023

The Union Cabinet’s recent approval of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023 marks a significant step towards fostering research and development (R&D) and promoting a culture of innovation across India.   Establishment and Administrative Department  The NRF, as per ..

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National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22

Created: May 3, 2023

The “National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22: Summary for Policymakers” was released recently. The objective of the NMIS study was to evaluate the innovation performance of manufacturing firms in India. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the United ..

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National Child Science Congress

Created: January 27, 2023

The National Council for Science and Technology operating under the Department of Science and Technology recently organized the National Child Science Congress, 2023. The congress was hosted by the Gujarat Council of Science City. It was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. ..

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State University Research Excellence (SERB-SURE) scheme

Created: August 4, 2022

Science and Engineering Research Board’s- State University Research Excellence (SERB-SURE) scheme was recently launched to increase the research capabilities in a structured way, in a bid to create a powerful R&D ecosystem in state as well as private universities & ..

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PARAM PORUL Supercomputer

Created: May 26, 2022

PARAM PORUL, a state-of-the-art Supercomputer was inaugurated at NIT Tiruchirappalli on the 25th of May 2022 in a joint initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This newly inaugurated ..

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Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) Guidelines

Created: May 23, 2022

Department of Science and Technology recently released the Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) Guidelines. What is the need to introduce SSR guidelines? India has taken great strides in the advancement of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). However, there is an inadequate ..

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