Ministry of Science and Technology (India)


The Ministry of Science and Technology is the Indian government ministry charged with formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws relating to science and technology in India.

Organisation

The ministry includes the following departments:

Department of Biotechnology

Autonomous Institutes
Public Sector Undertakings

Scientific Directorates

  • Biomanufacturing
  • Information Systems Biology
  • Bio-Wealth & Biosafety
  • Data Monitoring and Analysis
  • Health & Wellness
  • Technology, Capacity & Partnerships
  • Emerging Frontiers in Biotechnology
  • Global Innovations
  • Health Interventions and Equity
  • Advanced Biofuels and Sustainability

Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

Department of Science and Technology

Autonomous Body

  • National Anusandhan Research Foundation

Attached Institutions

Professional Bodies

Statutory Bodies

  • Science and Engineering Research Board
  • Technology Development Board
  • Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

International Bi-lateral Institutions

List of ministers

The Minister of Science and Technology is the head of the ministry. It is a key office in the Union Cabinet.

Media

In the year 2010, the National Geographic Channel and Ministry of Science and Technology came together to create a documentary film on reducing carbon footprint. The film was titled ''Cutting Carbon Footprint''