Science and Technology Research Institutes and Organisations in India
India is among the top countries globally in the field of scientific research. Below are a list of institutes and organisations in india for the progression and development in the field of scientific education and scientific research & development.
Ministries related to Science and Technology
■ Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is a ministry of the Government of India came into existence on 1982. The main responsibility of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is for the research and development, protection of intellectual property and foreign cooperation, promotion, and coordination in the renewable energy sources such as hydel, wind, biogas, battery energy and solar power.
■ Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
The Ministry of Earth Sciences came into existence on 29 January 2006. The headquarters of the Ministry of Earth Sciences is at Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi. The National Centre for Seismology is under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. India Quake is an app released by the National Centre for Seismology in 2017 related to earthquakes.
■ Ministry of Education (MoE)
Ministry of Education (MoE) is a ministry of the Government of India came into existence on 15 August 1947. The ministry is responsible for the implementation of the National Policy on Education. The Ministry is further divided into two departments - Department of School Education and Literacy and Department of Higher Education.
■ Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is a ministry of the Government of India came into existence on 2016. It was carved out of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology on 2016. The ministry is responsible for IT policy, strategy and development of the electronics industry.
■ Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC)
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is a ministry of the Government of India came into existence on 1985. The ministry is responsible for the planning, promoting, coordinating, and overseeing the implementation of forestry and environmental programmes in india.
Departments related to Science and Technology
■ Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
For the implementation of atomic energy programmes, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) was established. DAE was formed in 3rd August 1954. The headquarters of DAE is in Mumbai. It is directly under the Prime Minister of India.
■ Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
The Department of Biotechnology came into existence in 1986. The Department of Biotechnology came into existence during the Seventh Five Year Plan. Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India when the Department of Biotechnology was formed. The Department of Biotechnology works under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The National Biopharma Mission is a project launched by the Department of Biotechnology in 2017 with the help of the World Bank.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is an indian government department established in May 1971 under the Ministry of Science and Technology in India. It is formed to promote science and technology and also to become a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting the activities of scientific and technology in india.
■ Department of Space (DoS)
The Department of Space (DoS) is an Indian government department established in 1972. It is responsible for the administration of programmes of space research and development. It manages various agencies and institutes related to space exploration and space technologies in the country.
National Academies related to Science and Technology
■ Indian Academy of Sciences (IASc), Bengaluru
The Indian Academy of Sciences was established in 1934. C.V. Raman was the founder of the Indian Academy of Sciences. The headquarters of the Indian Academy of Sciences is in Bangalore. C.V. Raman was elected as the first President of the Indian Academy of Sciences. The second President was Professor T.S. Sadashivan and the third President was Professor M.G.K. Menon. In honour of C.V. Raman, the Government of India established the Raman Chair in 1972. The Council invites eminent scientists from within and outside India to be its chairpersons. Project lifescape is a joint initiative of the Indian Academy of Sciences and the Centre for Ecological Science to provide education on biodiversity.
■ Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), Gurgaon
The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) was established in 1987. It comprises of India's most distinguished engineers, engineer-scientists and technologists. The Academy is an autonomous institution supported partly by the Department of Science and Technology. The headquarters of the Indian National Academy of Engineering is in Gurgaon.
■ Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi
The Indian National Science Academy was established in January 1935. The headquarters of the Indian National Science Academy is in New Delhi. The original name of the Indian National Science Academy was the National Institute of Sciences of India. It was renamed the Indian National Science Academy in 1970.
■ National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), New Delhi
The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) was established in 1990. The headquarters of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences is in New Delhi. The main objective of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences is to promote environmentally sustainable agriculture.
■ National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS), Chennai
The National Academy of Biological Sciences was established on 31 December 2004. Dr. S. Kannaiyan is the founder president of the National Academy of Biological Sciences. The headquarters of the National Academy of Biological Sciences is in Chennai.
■ National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), New Delhi
The National Academy of Medical Sciences was established on 21 April 1961. The headquarters of the National Academy of Medical Sciences is in New Delhi. The National Academy of Medical Sciences functions under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The National Academy of Medical Sciences was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru.
■ National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (NAVS), New Delhi
The National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (NAVS) was established in 1993. Its objective is in the future directions of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry during the 21st Century. The academy is jointly sponsored by the Veterinary Council of India. The headquarters of the National Academy of Veterinary Sciences is in New Delhi.
■ National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), New Delhi
The National Environmental Science Academy was registered in Bihar in 1988 under the provisions of the Societies Act, 1860. The headquarters of the National Environmental Science Academy is in New Delhi. The main objective of the institution is to promote environmental science.
■ The National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), Prayagraj
The National Academy of Sciences is the first science academy in India. The National Academy of Sciences was established in 1930. The founder of The National Academy of Sciences is Meghnath Saha. The headquarters of The National Academy of Sciences is in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The initial name of The National Academy of Sciences was The Academy of Sciences of United Provinces of Agra and Oudh.
Other Science and Technology Research Institutes and Organisations
■ Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
The CSIR was established in 1942. Its headquarters are in New Delhi. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar is the founder director. CSIR is an Indian institution known for the development of scientific research. CSIR works under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The Prime Minister is the Chairman of CSIR.
■ Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
■ Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology was established in 1990. RGCB is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram. RGCB started its operations under the name of Centre for Development of Education, Science and Technology (CDEST). RGCB is the first institution in the country to be named after Rajiv Gandhi. The Committee for Science and Technology and Environment (STEC) under the Government of Kerala was the initial controller of RGCB's activities. Prime Minister Narasimha Rao laid the foundation stone of the new headquarters building of RGCB on 18 November 1995. In 2002, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam dedicated the institution to the nation. In 2007, the institution was taken over by the Central Government.
■ Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
The headquarters of the Indian Institute of Science is in Bengaluru. The Indian Institute of Science was established in 1909. Jamshedji Tata and Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV were the founders of the Indian Institute of Science. The first name of IISc was Tata Research Institute. Morris Travers (British Chemist) was the first director of IISc. The motto of IISc is Discover and Innovate, Transform and Transcend, Serve and Lead.
■ Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
ICAR was formed on 16 July 1929. ICAR functions under the Ministry of Agriculture. The Union Minister of Agriculture is the President of ICAR. ICAR was known as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research at the time of its formation. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research and Indian Journal of Animal Research are the publications published by ICAR.
■ Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is one of the oldest medical research institutions in the world. The headquarters of ICMR is in New Delhi. ICMR was established in 1911 as the Indian Research Fund Association. It was renamed as the Indian Council of Medical Research in 1949.
■ Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) was established in 1945. Homi.J.Bhabha is the founder of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). The main campus of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is located in Mumbai.
■ Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST)
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST) was established in 1976. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST) was inaugurated by P.N. Haskar (the then Chairman of the Planning Commission). Its headquarters is in Thiruvananthapuram. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology functions under the Central Department of Science and Technology.
■ Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)
The Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) was established in 1988. TIFAC is headquartered in New Delhi. TIFAC is established to assess the technology trajectories, look ahead in technology domain and support innovation by networked actions in select areas of national importance.
■ Vigyan Prasar
Vigyan Prasar was established in 1989. Vigyan Prasar is headquartered in New Delhi. The name of the science clubs established by Vigyan Prasar is VIPNET. Dream 2047 is the magazine published by Vigyan Prasar.
■ Survey of India
The Survey of India was established in 1767. It is the oldest scientific department in India. The main objectives of the Survey of India are to provide reliable information for the purpose of national security, sustainable national development and new information markets.
■ Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) was established on 3 January 1954. The initial name of BARC was Atomic Energy Establishment Trombay (AEET). BARC is headquartered in Trombay (Maharashtra). Homi.J.Bhabha is the founder of BARC. BARC is an institution that came into existence with the idea of 'How to effectively utilize nuclear energy for the betterment of the country'.
■ Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) is one of the major nuclear research centres in India. It is located at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu. It is the second largest institution of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) after Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). It was established in 1971 as a dedicated centre dedicated to research in fast reactor science and technology as a result of the vision of Vikram Sarabhai. Originally, it was called Reactor Research Centre (RRC). In December 1985, the then Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi renamed it as Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR).
■ Technology Development Board (TDB)
The Technology Development Board (TDB) is a statutory body constituted by the Indian Government according to the Technology Development Board Act, 1995. The Technology Development Board provides financial support to industrial concerns and other agencies for the development and commercial application of indigenous technology. They also provides assistance for adapting imported technology to wider domestic applications.
■ The Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB)
The Science and Engineering Research Board is a statutory body constituted by the Indian Government according to an act of the Parliament of India in 2009 (SERB ACT, 2008). It is working under the Department of Science and Technology. The SERB was succeeded by Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the year 2024.
■ Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT)
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) is the headquarters of Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT). The foundation stone of RRCAT was laid by Giani Zail Singh in 1984. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology is an institution set up to conduct research related to lasers, particle accelerators and related technologies.
Centres of Excellence
■ Center for Excellence in Robotics (CER), Kharagpur
■ Center of Excellence in Space Sciences India (CESSI), Kolkata
■ Centre for Advanced Functional Materials (CAFM), Kolkata
■ Centre for Computational Materials Science (CCMS), Bengaluru
■ Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CBS), Mumbai
■ Centre for Excellence in Nanoelectronics (CEN), Mumbai
■ Centre for Nanotechnology (CNT), Roorkee
■ Centre for Outreach Programs in Education (COPE), Bhopal
■ Centre for Research in Advanced Technology for Education in Science (CREATES), Bhopal
■ Centre for Research on Environment and Sustainable Technologies (CREST), Bhopal
■ Centre of Excellence for Agri Innovation (CAI), Bengaluru
■ Centre of Excellence for Innovations (CEI), Madurai
■ Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (CEAMT), Kharagpur
■ Centre of Excellence in Climate Modelling (CECM), New Delhi
■ Centre of Nanotechnology (CNT), Roorkee
■ Centres of Excellence and Innovation in Biotechnology (CEIB), New Delhi
■ Deysarkar Centre of Excellence in Petroleum Engineering (DCEPE), Kharagpur
■ National Centre for High Pressure Studies (NCHPS), Kolkata
■ Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness (RCESH), Kharagpur
■ The Centre of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education (COESME), Pune
■ Unit on Nano Science & Technology (UNANST-DST), JNCASR, Bengaluru
Geospatial Institutions
■ Aryabhatta Geo-informatics & Space Application Centre (AGiSAC), Shimla
■ Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG), Gandhi Nagar
■ Centre for Aerospace and Defence Laws (CADL), NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
■ Indian Institute of Surveying and Mapping (IISM), Hyderabad
■ Information Kerala Mission (IKM), Thiruvananthapuram
■ International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS), Thiruvananthapuram
■ Madhya Pradesh Agency For Promotion Of Information Technology (MAP_IT), Bhopal
■ Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Centre (MRSAC), Pune
■ Odisha Geo-Portal, Bhubaneshwar
■ Orissa Space Applications Centre (ORSAC), Bhubaneshwar
■ Remote Sensing and Application Center (RSAC), Uttar Pradesh
■ Science and Technology Park, Pune
■ Survey of India (SoI), Dehradun
■ University of Mysore (UoM), Mysuru
■ University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun
Environmental Institutions
■ Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)
■ Botanical Survey of India (BSI)
■ C. P. R. Environmental Education Centre (CPREEC)
■ Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
■ Central Zoo Authority of India (CZAI)
■ Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES)
■ Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystem (CEMDE)
■ Centre of Excellence in Environmental Economics (CEEE)
■ Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
■ Directorate of Forest Education (DFE)
■ Environmental Information System (ENVIS)
■ Forest Survey of India (FSI)
■ Indian Forest Service (IFS)
■ Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA)
■ Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI)
■ National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board (NAEB)
■ National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
■ National Museum of Natural History (NMNH)
■ National Tiger Conservation Authority (NCTA)
■ National Zoological Park (NZP)
■ Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB)
■ Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON)
■ Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
Centres of Higher Learning
■ Central Universities
■ State Universities
■ Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
■ Indian Institute of Technology (IITs)
■ Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISERs)
■ All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
■ National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs)
■ National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
■ Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
International Organisations
■ British Council
■ Centre for Science & Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre)
■ International Labour Organization (ILO)
■ Oxfam India
■ United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
■ United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
■ World Health Organization (WHO)
Civil Societies
■ Centre for Environment Education (CEE)
■ Centre for Science and Environment
■ Development Alternatives (DA)
■ Grassroots Innovations Augmentation Network (GIAN)
■ Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions (SRISTI)
■ The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
■ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Related Organisations
■ Science Centres & Planetaria
■ National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO)
■ Indian Environmental Society (IES), New Delhi
■ All India Plastic Manufactures Association of India (AIPMA), Mumbai
■ National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
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