MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T) of India comprises three primary departments, each overseeing various research institutes and organizations:
1. Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Established in 1971, DST is responsible for formulating policies related to science and technology, promoting new areas of research, and coordinating S&T activities across the country.
Key Autonomous Institutions:
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Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
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Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital
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Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow
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Bose Institute, Kolkata
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Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bangalore
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Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
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Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru
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Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru
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S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata
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Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun
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Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali
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Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai
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Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)
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Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi
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Anusandhan National Research Foundation
 Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore
International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, TIFR-Bangaluru
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune
International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, TIFR-Bangaluru
National Brain Research Centre, Gurgaon
2. Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Established in 1986, DBT focuses on promoting and accelerating the development of biotechnology in India.
Key Autonomous Institutes:
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National Institute of Immunology, Delhi
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National Centre for Cell Science, Pune
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National Brain Research Centre, Manesar
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Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad
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Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal
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National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Delhi
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Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore
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Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar
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Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram
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Translational Health Science & Technology Institute, Faridabad
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National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad
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National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani, West Bengal
 
Public Sector Undertakings:
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Bharat Immunologicals and Biologicals Corporation Limited (BIBCOL), Bulandshahar, Uttar Pradesh
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Indian Vaccine Corporation Limited, Delhi
 
3. Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR)
Established in 1985, DSIR is tasked with promoting, developing, and transferring indigenous technology.
Key Autonomous Institutions:
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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
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Consultancy Development Centre (CDC)
 
Public Sector Enterprises:
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National Research Development Corporation (NRDC)
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Central Electronics Limited (CEL)
 
CSIR Laboratories:
CSIR operates a network of 37 laboratories across India, including:
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CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai
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CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC), Chennai
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CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi
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CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bengaluru
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CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune
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CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad
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CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru
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CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata
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CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun
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CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur
 
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