CEPT University (Ahmedabad) Approval Authorities

About DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research)

The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) is a part of the Ministry of Science and Technology, which was announced through a Presidential Notification, dated January 4, 1985 (74/2/1/8 Cab.) contained in the 164th Amendment of the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961. The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) has a mandate to carry out the activities relating to indigenous technology promotion, development, utilization and transfer.

Dr. Jitendra Singh is the Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology & Earth Sciences.

Dr Shekhar C Mande is the Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-cum-Secretary, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research.

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