Department of Science and Technology (Kerala)

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The Department of Science and Technology is an administrative department of the Government of Kerala. It is responsible for policy formulation and implementation related to the promotion of science, technology, and innovation in the State of Kerala. The department is the nodal authority for science and technology matters, including biotechnology policy and support to research and development institutions. [1]

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Department of Science and Technology
Government of Kerala Logo.svg
Department overview
Jurisdiction Government of Kerala
Headquarters Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram
Minister responsible
Department executive
  • K.P Sudheer [2] , Ex officio Principal Secretary to Government
Parent departmentGovernment of Kerala
Child Department

Governance and administration

The department is under the leadership of a Cabinet minister for science and technology, and the incumbent minister is Pinarayi Vijayan. [3] The department is administratively headed by a Principal Secretary to the Government, an IAS officer. The Secretary is assisted by additional, joint, deputy, and under secretaries at the Secretariat. [1]

Functions

The department is responsible for coordinating government initiatives in the science and technology sector and for promoting scientific research, innovation, and technology-based development in the State. It oversees policy matters related to biotechnology and provides assistance to science and technology research centres. [1] [4] [5]

Child agencies, Institutions

The department is also responsible for the administration of its child agencies and research institutions under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), including: [6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Government of Kerala. Rules of Business of the Government of Kerala, Part II – First Schedule (See Rule 4). General Administration Department. Available at: https://gad.kerala.gov.in/sites/default/files/general_attachment/Rules%20of%20Business%20-%20Part%20II.pdf
  2. ↑ https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/
  3. ↑ "Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inagurates Professional Connect 2025". ANI News. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
  4. ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (2025-07-29). "KSCSTE to host R&D summit". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2025-12-01.{{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (2025-02-07). "37th Kerala Science Congress to begin in Thrissur on Saturday". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2025-12-01.{{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (2025-09-10). "Eight scientific institutions in capital sign MoU for collaborative research". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2025-12-01.{{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ↑ Service, Express News (2025-09-11). "Eight institutions form 'Thiruvananthapuram cluster' to drive interdisciplinary innovation". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
  8. ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (2025-07-03). "Kerala government signs pact with International Rice Research Institute to promote low-emission rice cultivation". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2025-12-01.{{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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