National Institute of Science Technology and Development
From Indian Science Information
National Institute of Science Technology and Development (NISTAD), New Delhi gets its origin roots back to August 1973 when the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) set up at its headquarters a Centre for the Study of Science, Technology and Development. It was on 30 September 1980 when it was given autonomous status with its own infrastructure marking 30 September 1980 as birthday of the Institute. Following that centre was renamed to NISTAD on 1 April 1981.
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Research Area
The research activity of the institute can be grouped under the following broad programs:
- IPR & development studies
- Information technology and biotechnology: Policy matters and ethical concerns
- Innovation policy
- Innovation & knowledge society
- Technology & integrated assistance to rural artisans
- Sustainable development
- Science-technology-education valuation studies
- History & philosophy of science / Public awareness of science
Directors
Dr. P. Banerjee, Acting Director.
Location
National Institute of Science, Technology & Development Studies (NISTAD) is located at K.S. Krishnan Marg, Near Pusa Gate, New Delhi.
Links
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