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Science & Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS) NSTMIS,
DST is responsible for collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of information
on resources devoted to S&T activities in the country.
The Scientific
and Technological (S&T) activities play a vital role in the economic, social
and physical development of a country. Scientific and technological research needs
huge investments and calls for a judicious utilization of scarce resources like
finance, trained manpower, raw materials etc. Data collection and analysis pertaining
to resources, devoted to S&T, therefore, assumes significant importance. The
growth of S&T, its performance and impact on society and economy are indicators
to assess the effectiveness of planning and policy formulation.
The National
Science and Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS), a division of Department
of Science and Technology (DST) has been entrusted with the task of building the
information base on a continuous basis on resources devoted to scientific and
technological activities for policy planning in the country.
Activities NSTMIS undertakes broadly two types of research
activities: - In-house Research
- Sponsored Research
In-house Research - National Survey
on resources devoted to S&T activities in the country.
- National
Level database on Extramural (sponsored) R&D projects.
As
an outcome of above in-house research, NSTMIS brings out the following publications
- Research and Development Statistics
- Research
and Development in Industry
- S&T Data Book
- Directory
of R&D Institutions
- Directory of Extramural R&D Projects
Sponsored Research
While
some of the valuable basic data on input resources into S&T activities were
processed in -house, it was felt necessary to involve other interested individuals/organisations
to take up studies in the sponsored project mode in order to convert this activity
into a very comprehensive and cohesive plan programme to make available Science
and Technology indicators. Keeping this in view, the divisional activities were
further strengthened during Seventh Five Year Plan (1985-90) by enlarging the
scope and including the following : - Creation, Updation and Dissemination
of databases on R&D resources, projects, institutions, experts, equipments,
other infrastructure facilities.
- Development of S&T indicators.
- Studying
aspects related to R&D management and policy issues.
- Estimation of
short term and long term requirement of different categories of scientific manpower
particularly in new emerging areas of S&T.
- Studying the mismatch
between employement and output of S&T personnel.
- Supporting R&D
projects on various S&T dimensions.
So far, more
than 125 projects on the various facets of S&T have been sponsored to various
organisations/ establishments and the results of 85 completed projects have already
been published in the form of reports and disseminated to various researchers/users.
Linkages NSTMIS division
maintains a close liaison with UNESCO, NSF, OECD, etc. for matters relating to
S&T statistics and indicators. NSTMIS officers are taken as resource persons
by UNESCO for the various workshops conducted by them on standardisation of concepts
and terminologies used in S&T statistics. NSTMIS expertise has also been shared
with other developing nations like China and Trinidad and Tobago. Apart from this,
NSTMIS continually interacts with various national organisations like Planning
Commission, Institute of Applied Manpower Research, University Grants Commission,
Confederation of Indian Industries and other scientific organisations for exchange
of information and expertise related to Science Statistics and Indicators.
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Team
Sl. No |
Name | Contact |
Email | 1. | Dr.
Laxman Prasad
( Adviser & Head /Sc-'G') | 011-26590218
(TF)011-26510686 | laxman
at nic dot in | 2. | Sh.
Rakesh Chetal
( Adviser/ Sc-'G') | 011-26590267
(TF)-011-26525541 | rchetal
at nic dot in | 3. | Sh.
Parveen Arora
( Director / Sc-'F') | 011-26590331
011-26523432 | parora
at nic dot in | 4. | Dr.
A. N. Rai (Sc-'E') | On Deputation | anrai
at nic dot in | 5. | Mrs.
Namita Gupta (Sc-'E') | 011-26590371 | namita
at nic dot in | For more details visit
the NSTMIS website at www.nstmis-dst.org
National
Survey on Resources Devoted to S&T Activities - 2005-06 | Research
and Development Statistics at a Glance 2007-08 | | |
Contact
For
more information on NSTMIS : Dr. Laxman Prasad
Adviser & Head (NSTMIS)
Department of Science & Technology
Technology
Bhawan
New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi-110 016.
Tele: 011-26590218
Telefax: 011-26510686
Email: laxman at nic dot in
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