Developments of Nanotechnology in India: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology has been assigned the responsibility of development of nanotechnology in India.
To create the background and infrastructure for research and development in the field of nano-technology, the National Nanoscience and Technology Initiative (NSTI) was rolled out in 2001.
The motive of launching NSTI was to create research infrastructure and promote basic research in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
DST under NSTI established the Centre of Excellence for Nano Science and Technology. 20 such centres have been established in various states of the country.
National Mission of Nano Science and Technology
National Mission of Nano Science and Technology – an umbrella programme was launched in 2007 to promote Research & Development in this emerging area of research in a comprehensive fashion.
Recognizing the success of Nano Mission, the Union Cabinet accorded approval for continuation of the Nano Mission in its Phase-II during the 12th Plan period.
India has secured third position amongst nations of the world for Scientific Publications in Nanoscience & Technology due to the efforts led by the Nano Mission.
Main Objectives: Developments of Nanotechnology in India
- Basic research promotion
- Research infrastructure development
- Nano application and technology development
- Human Development in Nanotechnology
- International collaboration and orchestrating national dialogues
- Establishment of Development Centre for Nanosciences
FAQs related to the Nanotechnology in India
What are the achievements of India in nanotechnology?
National Mission of Nano Science and Technology – an umbrella programme was launched in 2007 to promote Research & Development in this emerging area of research in a comprehensive fashion. As a result of all the efforts led by the Nano Mission, today, India is amongst the top five nations in the world in terms of scientific publications in nanoscience and technology.
When was nanotechnology introduced in India?
In India, Research and work on nanotechnology started in 2001 with the formation of the Nanoscience and Technology Initiative. The first funding of Nanoscience and Technology was Rs. 60 crores. Again in 2007, the GOI launched a 5-year program called Nano Mission, it was allocated a budget of Rs. 1,000 crores.
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