Division of science and technology

1. The S&T International Cooperation Division of the Department of Science & Technology deals with the International Scientific and Technological Affairs including the negotiations and implementation of Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreements and responsibility for scientific and technological aspects of activities of international organizations. Users can get information about the research activities, collaborative arrangements, joint centres, S&T wings abroad etc. Details of countries where S&T cooperation stands are available. Information related to the Bilateral programmes, Multilateral programmes and Regiotional programmes is also provided.
2. The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) is an autonomous national institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology. It seeks to be an international hub of Biotechnology. Users can get information related to the research activities of the institute, academic programmes, campus and community. Details of cancer research programme, Human Genetics, Neutral Stem Cell Biology, Post Doctoral training programmes etc. are provided. The Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), part of an emerging health Biotech science cluster, is an ambitious initiative which creates the unique institutional environment for the conduct of truly multidisciplinary research that translates scientific and technological advancements into medical innovations that will improve public health. Detailed information about the research activities, academic programmes, short term training programmes and career opportunities for students is given. Details of research activities carried out in the institute are also available.

The National Institute of Plant Genome Research is an autonomous institution supported by the Department of Biotechnology. Users can obtain information about the National Institute of Plant Genome Research and its various activities. Information related to research activities, facilities, students, scientific groups, Bioinformatics is given. Details of Ph. D programmes, courses, trainee admission, workshops, scientific committees etc. are available. Detailed information about the Institute of Life Sciences is provided. Users can find information on the institute's management, missions, committees, faculty, research, academic programmes, opportunities. Information on the institute's infrastructure, library and other facilities is available.

1. The Consultancy Development Centre (CDC) is an autonomous institution of Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology. Information on the Centre's business promotion plan, vision, mission and objectives is given. Details of activities, projects or studies undertaken by the CDC are available. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun is an autonomous research institute of the Department of the Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology. Detailed information is given about the institute's research activities, governing body, research advisory committee, sedimentology etc. 

Users can obtain detailed information about the National Innovation Foundation. Information related to the Governing Board, finance committee, mission and objectives is given. Details of various research activities for business development, intellectual property protection etc. are provided. Innovation database is also available. A list of technologies development in various places of the country is provided. The Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) is an autonomous organization set up in 1988 under the Department of Science and Technology. Detailed information is provided on innovation programmes, support mechanism, technology and past initiatives. Details of technologies which are being used in various sectors such as education, judiciary, health, agriculture etc. are given.