Office Address : Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016
Website : https://dst.gov.in
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE ( INDEPENDENT CHARGE )
| Dr. Jitendra Singh | Minister of State (IC) | mos-stes@gov.in | +91 11 23714230, 23321681, 23321682 |
| Shri Rajeev Kumar Choudhary | Additional Private Secretary | rk.choudhary2018@ias.nic.in | +91 11 23714230, 23321681, 23321682 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
| Dr Rajesh S Gokhale | Secretary (A/C) | dstsec@nic.in | +91 11 26510068, 26511439 |
| Shri Sunil Kumar (IFoS, PB..1995) | Additional Secretary | jssk-dst@gov.in | +91 11 26962216 |
| Ms. Yatinder Prasad (IAAS..1993) | Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor | fa-dst@nic.in | +91 11 26963689 |
| Ms. A. Dhanalakshmi | Joint Secretary | a.dhanlakshmi@nic.in | +91 11 26516077 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
6th-8th Floor, Block 2 and 4th-5th Floor, Block 3 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi – 110 003
| Dr Rajesh S Gokhale | Secretary | secy@dbt.nic.in | +91 11 24362950, 24362881 |
| Ms. Yatinder Prasad (IAAS..1993) | Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor | fa.dbt@nic.in | +91 11 24361888 |
| Shri Shiv Ram Meena (CSS) | Joint Secretary | meena.sr65@gov.in | +91 11 24363057 |
| Ms. Ekta Vishnoi (IRS, IT..1999) | Joint Secretary | jsadmin.dbt@nic.in | +91 11 24362982, 24360745 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (DSIR)
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110016
| Dr. N. Kalaiselvi | Secretary & DG CSIR | secy-dsir@nic.in | +91 11 23710472, 23717053, 23731832 |
| Shri Chetan Prakash Jain, (IRPS..1995) | Additional Secretary & FA | cp.jain@gov.in | +91 11 23711595 |
| Shri Mahendra Kumar Gupta (IRPS..1998) | Joint Secretary | jsa-dsir@nic.in | +91 11 23716582, 23351745 |
| Shri Surinder Pal Singh | Joint Secretary | surinder.singh66@gov.in | +91 11 26590257, 26590652, 26590687 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Ministry of Science and Technology?
The Ministry of Science and Technology is a ministry of the Government of India responsible for promoting scientific research, technological innovation, biotechnology, and the application of science for national development. It formulates policies, funds research, and supports scientific institutions across the country.
What are the main departments under the Ministry of Science and Technology?
The Ministry comprises three departments:
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
What are the primary functions of the Ministry?
The Ministry is responsible for:
Promoting scientific research and innovation
Supporting emerging technologies
Funding research institutions and universities
Developing biotechnology and life sciences
Encouraging industrial research and development
Promoting international scientific cooperation
Building scientific infrastructure and human resources
What is the Department of Science and Technology (DST)?
DST promotes scientific research, technology development, innovation, startup ecosystems, climate research, advanced materials, and national science missions.
What is the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)?
DBT supports research and innovation in biotechnology, genomics, bioinformatics, agriculture, healthcare, vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and industrial biotechnology.
What is the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)?
DSIR promotes industrial research, indigenous technology development, technology commercialization, and supports public-funded research organizations.
What is CSIR?
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is an autonomous organization under DSIR that operates a nationwide network of laboratories conducting research in science, engineering, healthcare, chemicals, aerospace, and environmental sciences.
What is SERB?
The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) supports competitive research in science and engineering through grants and fellowships. (Note: SERB has now been succeeded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation for many functions under recent policy changes.)
What is the INSPIRE Programme?
INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) is a flagship programme that encourages talented students to pursue careers in science through scholarships, fellowships, internships, and research opportunities.
Where can I find official information about the Ministry of Science and Technology?
Official information, notifications, research schemes, funding opportunities, scientific programmes, publications, and departmental updates are available on the official website of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
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