The
PCS&T an apex
autonomous body
to promote the
Science &
Technology
awareness /
applications /
innovations in
the U.T. of
Puducherry is
functioning in
the Department
of Science,
Technology &
Environment
since 23rd June
1998. PCS&T was
started with the
recommendations
of the Planning
Commission, GOI
vide G.O.
Ms.No.9/Envt/98
dated 23.6.1998.
The PCS&T was
registered on
6th November
1998 under the
Societies
Registration
Act, 1860. Since
from its
constitution,
the Council is
functioning in
the
Administrative
control of
Department of
Science,
Technology &
Environment.
Hon’ble Minister
for S&T is the
Chairman and
Chief Secretary
is the Vice
Chairman of the
Council.
Besides, the
other members
include
Secretaries to
Govt. and Heads
of the academic
/ research
institutes, each
one nominee of
Planning
Commission and
Department of
Science &
Technology
(DST), GOI and
Pondicherry
University.
Further the
Executive
Committee of the
Council is
headed by the
Secretary (Sci.,
Tech. & Envt.)
and Director
(DSTE) is Member
Secretary for
both the Council
and Executive
Committee. The
Council
functions with
the financial
support of DSTE,
Puducherry &
DST, GOI by way
of Grants-in-aid
performs on the
following
mandated
objectives:
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To identify
areas for the
application of
S&T to the
developmental
needs of this
Territory.
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To advise the
Government on
the formulation
of the policies
and measures
this will
promote
applications of
Science &
Technology to
the identified
needs,
objectives and
goals.
-
Financial
assistance for
pursuing
research in the
area of Science,
Technology and
Environment.
-Popularization
of science among
students and the
public.
Functions
of the
Puducherry
Council for
Science and
Technology
1. |
Release
of partial
financial
assistance for
conduct of
Conference /
Seminar /
Workshop by
various
Educational
/ Academics
institutions.
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2. |
Travel Grant
to Academicians
for presenting
paper at
International
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3. |
Organizing
programs in
coordination
with Educational
and Other
Non
Government
organization |
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4. |
Organizing Sky
Watching
Activities |
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5. |
S&T
Publications. |
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6. |
Science Camps
for the students
in the U.T of
Puducherry. |
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7. |
Mobile Science
Exhibition Bus |
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8. |
Extension of
GIA to research
projects
(research
scholars) under
the DST, GOI
funded program
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9 |
Science Magazine
distribution to
the Schools |
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10 |
Financial
assistance to
School /
Colleges for lab
strengthening |
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11 |
Implementation
of National
Green Corps
program in the
U.T of
Puducherry as
state Nodal
Agency of
MoEF&CC. |
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12 |
Implementation
of SAP in the
U.T of
Puducherry as
State Nodal
Agency of
MoEF&CC. |
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13 |
Implementation
of Mass
Cleanliness
Drive on Coastal
Beaches |
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