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MinistriesCentral GovernmentApex: Union Cabinet of India

Ministry of Science and Technology

The Ministry of Science and Technology coordinates government science and technology policies, basic scientific research, biotechnology development, and scientific industrial innovations across India.

CategoryMinistries
JurisdictionCentral Government
Official Websitedst.gov.in

Permanent Role & Statutory Function

Apex union ministry promoting scientific research, funding frontier technologies, fostering biotechnology, and administering scientific laboratories through DST, DBT, and CSIR.

Constitutional & Executive Responsibilities

1

Formulation of national science, technology, and innovation policies (STIP)

2

Research funding and academic fellowships through the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB / ANRF)

3

Advancement of biotechnology, genomics, and bio-manufacturing through the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

4

Operation of national scientific industrial laboratories under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

5

Support to deep-tech and science startups via BIRAC and technology business incubators

Major Organizations, Subordinate Bodies & Statutory Boards

Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
Survey of India

Citizen Public Services Delivered

INSPIRE Programme Portal
Survey of India Geoportal (Online Maps)
CSIR Technology Showcase
BIRAC Biotech Startup Grants Portal

Related Identity & Citizen Documents

No direct citizen identity document requirements mapped for this institutional body.

Flagship Schemes & Initiatives

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education
KIRAN Scheme for Women Scientists
Bio-NEST Bio-Incubation Scheme

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