Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India is a pioneering agency in the country promoting new areas of Science & Technology and also plays the role of a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country. The Department has several specific projects for promotion of Management Information Systems for Science and Technology and coordination thereof; Promotion of Science and Technology at the State, District, and Village levels for grass- roots development; Application of Science and Technology for weaker sections, women and other disadvantaged sections of Society.
