State Science & Technology Programme

Introduction: The State Science and Technology Programme (SSTP) fosters Centre-State S&T cooperation through budgetary support in project mode to State/Union Territory (UT) Science & Technology Councils to catalyse the Science Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem at their State/UT level. Additionally, the programme extends assistance to Patent Information Centres established at the State S&T Councils, facilitating activities related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and contributing to the strengthening of the IP ecosystem.

Objective:

• To catalyse STI ecosystem in the States/UTs
• To enhance the capacity of S&T Councils
• To create Scientific Temper
• To facilitate inter-intra State/UT S&T partnerships
• To create awareness, extent assistance to facilitate Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection

Scheme/programme Component:

• Assistance to S&T Secretariat of Science & Technology Councils aims at catalysing the Science Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem at State/UT level through systemic interventions by S&T Councils under the six components of the STI ecosystem viz. i) Research & Development, ii) Institutional & Human Capacity Building, iii) Innovation, iv) Technology Deployment for Socio-economic development, v) Science Communication & Popularisation and vi) State S&T policies.

• Support to Patent Information Centres (PICs), established at the 23 State/UT Science & Technology Councils, is aimed at facilitating various activities related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) like creating awareness about IPR, building capacity through training programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives, and facilitating in IPR filing and protection. Additionally, the Intellectual Property (IP) Cells are also established at University/Colleges through PICs to enlarge the network. By promoting a culture of innovation and encouraging the strategic use of IPR, these efforts contribute significantly to technological advancement, economic growth, and the overall strengthening of the IP ecosystem at the regional level.

Significant Achievements

Some of the significant achievements of S&T Councils during the last 5 years (2020-2025) are as follows:

• The State S&T Councils of Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh facilitated the formulation and notification of State Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy in their respective states.
• Punjab State Council for Science and Technology in collaboration with Punjab Pollution Control Board had conducted R&D study on partial replacement of coal with paddy straw pellets in the induced draft brick kilns. Based on outcome of the R&D study, the State Government of Punjab had issued notification in November, 2022 for mandatory replacement of 20% coal with pellets based on 100% paddy straw. The notification came into effect in May, 2023. This policy intervention & technology demonstration has been showcased at the national & international level and has received appreciation and the brick kilns using paddy straw pellets are being visited by brick kiln owners from Nepal & other States and as well as by inter-governmental institutes like ICIMOD, Nepal for its replication in the South Asian countries.
• Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) through its Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) Cell has been actively engaged in promoting sustainable water management practices across the state. The Cell has provided extensive technical guidance and support for the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), enabling the effective implementation of RWH systems. As a result of its continued efforts, rainwater harvesting has been successfully adopted by over 500 institutions across Karnataka, including educational campuses, government buildings, and public facilities. Furthermore, more than 1,75,000 residential properties in Bengaluru have implemented RWH systems, contributing significantly to groundwater recharge, reduction of urban flooding, and sustainable urban water management.
• Punjab State Council for Science and Technology in partnership with AIIMS-Bathinda piloted two low cost healthcare interventions namely Non-Pneumatic Anti- Shock Garment and Uterine Tamponade Balloon for managing critical Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) in women in Bhatinda and Faridkot districts of Punjab.  The initiative led to saving of 75 lives, a step towards reduction of Maternal Mortality Rate in the state.

• Assam Science Technology & Environment Council (ASTEC) supported and facilitated the development of a King Chilli Drier. The advantages of this drier include no intermittent handling of material during the whole drying process, ease of operation, lower operational and maintenance costs compared to conventional dryers. The patent for the drier was facilitated by the Patent Information Centre at ASTEC. It has been empaneled with Spices Board, Government of India. More than 40 units of the driers sold within the Assam and shipped to Maharashtra, Manipur, Telangana, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.
• The Patent Information Centre, West Bengal State Council of Science & Technology, as part of post-Geographical Indication (GI) activities, facilitated the introduction of QR codes for authenticating original Authorized Users. This initiative aims to enhance market channel development for GI products and bring socio-economic benefits to the authorized producers in the state.
• Sikkim State Council of Science and Technology (SSCST) conducted the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) susceptibility analysis of 9 high risk glacier lakes and identified the potential sites for flood retention structures in the Dolma Sampa region. Additionally, SSCST conducted two field expeditions to the East Rathong Glacier (ERG) to monitor glacier dynamics. During the expedition, significant surface melting was observed during the ablation season, highlighting the glacier's sensitivity to climate changes.
• Madhya Pradesh Council of Science & Technology established a biomass-based pellet production unit at the Rural Technology Application Center in collaboration of Madhya Pradesh State Bamboo Mission Bhopal. This unit enables the conversion of various biomass sources such as bamboo or bamboo waste, sawdust, wheat straw, paddy husk, eucalyptus bunches, weeds, acacia tree bark, and stalks into pellets.
• Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation & Technology developed protocols for large-scale multiplication of Sugarcane, Sarpgandha, Banana, Bamboo, Brahmi, Gladiolus, Eucalyptus, Dahlia, Potato, Strawberry, Mehandi, Stevia and Aloe Vera at Centre for Plant Biotechnology, Hisar.
• The Goa State Council for Science & Technology launched a campaign aimed at recycling old clothes to combat single-use plastic in the state. As part of the initiative, over 5,000 students from 33 schools across Goa were educated about the harmful effects of single-use plastic and trained in crafting cloth bags. Additionally, with the involvement of over 40 Parent-Teacher Associations, more than 1.25 lakh cloth bags were made by upcycling of old clothes and distributed among residents and shopkeepers.
• Patent Information Centre at Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology awarded with “National Intellectual Property Award 2023” under the category of “Special Citation for PIC” conferred by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India.
• Patent Information Centre at Punjab State Council for Science and Technology was awarded with “IP recognition Award” for proving impeccable IP services to innovators during COVID-19.
• Compendium on State level STI Ecosystem8.54 MB

Details of support provided to S&T Councils during the last 5 years

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