The
Planning Commission, GOI has advised the U.T. Administration to set
up an apex body to promote S&T applications in the U.T. of
Puducherry. |
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Accordingly,
the Puducherry Council for Science & Technology was established in
1998 as an autonomous body under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Chief
Minister (Minister for Science & Technology) with Chief Secretary as
Vice Chairman. |
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The Executive Committee of the Council is headed by the Secretary (Envt.)
and Director (Envt.) is Member Secretary for the Council |
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The
Council has been registered under the Societies Act, 1860. |
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The Council functions with the financial support of DSTE, GOP in the
form of annual GIA and project specific funding from DST, GOI.
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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 which will promote applications of science & technology to
the identified needs, objectives and goals? |
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Financial assistance to pursuing research in the area of Science,
Technology and Environment. |
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Popularization of science among students and the public. |