Department Of Science And Technology Assam, The Science & Technology Department of Government of Assam was created on 21st November 1982. Its main aim to provide S&T inputs for sustained economic development of the State and also to promote activities connected with
(a) Harnessing of Solar, Wind, Biomass and other forms of non-conventional and renewable energy.
(b) Investigation of sites for harnessing microhydel resources and implementing projects related thereto (c) Scientific land use to improve productivity through remote sensing and GIS techniques and for (e) Popularizing the use of Science for socio-economic benefit. Citizen’s Charter is a comprehensive document which represents a systematic and transparent effort to focus on the commitment of the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of Assam towards its citizens/clients in respect of standard of services, information, choice and consultation, non-discrimination accessibility, grievance Redressal mechanism, courtesy and value of service rendered. The charter also includes expectations of the Department from the citizen/client for fulfilling the commitment and various functions.
The objective of the charter exercise is to introduce transparency and exchange of information between citizens and administration of the department and to streamline administration in tune with the needs of citizens. For this transformative process to materialize, three elements have been incorporated in the charter.
- Clarity at every level about the objectives of charter as a policy instrument
- Designing and delivery of the charter as an instrument of citizen-administration interface
- Evolving mechanisms for charter monitoring, charter evaluation and periodic charter review. Also, evolving a system of acknowledging effectiveness in charter implementation.
The department’s citizen’s charter documents the provided services/transactions and the related objectives and targets. It is imperative for the Department to strive for improvement in performance through implementation of its citizen’s charter.
Mandate of the Department
- To provide Science & Technology support for sustained economic development of the state
- Promoting Space applications for Development and Governance
- Popularizing the use of Science for Socio-economic benefit in the field of innovation, research, development and intellectual property rights along with environmental understanding and conservation
- Harnessing of Solar, and other forms of non-conventional and renewable energy
- Supporting start-ups, incubation and innovation led developments
- To promote science among the general people across the state, establish new institutions of excellence in the field of science, maintain the facilities already developed, and encourage the use of science for the benefit of common man.
Vision , Mission and Objectives of the Department
- Vision
- Mission
- Objectives of the Department
Vision: To excel in science and technology for all round development of the state.
Mission
1. Popularization of S&T innovations among students.
2. Application of Remote sensing technology for natural resource management for planning and development.
3. Enhancing the use of new and renewable energy sources and devices for bridging the gap of energy requirements and capacity building there on.
4. Supporting business environment, spreading innovative products, process & methods as well as distinctive knowledge & skills.
Objectives of the Department.
1. To formulate policies on various aspects of science, technology which are in the interest of the state and the country.
2. To implement schemes of the Govt. of India, Govt. of Assam, North-Eastern Council and other public bodies on science, technology through subordinate organization’s under the Department..
3. To promote research in the field of science, technology in Assam by providing financial support to the scientists, technical persons and experts working in institutions and organizations in the state.
Contact Us
Science & Technology Department, Government of Assam
D-Block,4th Floor,Janata Bhawan, Guwahati-6
Whom to Contact for:
For all matters related to the department
Name: Shri VS Bhaskar, IAS
Designation: Additional Chief Secretary to Govt. of Assam, Science & Technology Department.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0361-2237062
Fax:
Address:
Janata Bhawan, Block C, 2nd Floor, Dispur, Guwahati-06
For all matters related to the department
Name: Sri Nitin Khade, IAS
Designation: Secretary to Govt. of Assam
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0361-2237184
Fax:
Address:Janata Bhawan, Block-C , 4th floor, , Dispur, Guwahati-06
For matters relating to Directorate of Science & Technology, Guwahati Planetarium, Schemes/Works, District Science Centres, Science City, Budget/Ceiling, Audit/PAC, Court Case, NESAC, Training, Assembly business etc
Name: Smt. Kimnei Changsan, ACS
Designation: Joint Secretary to Govt. of Assam
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9435733341
Fax:
Address:
Block-D, 4th floor, Janata Bhawan, Dispur, Guwahati-06
For matters relating to ASTEC & AEDA, ARSAC
Name: Shri Omar Ali Badshah, ACS
Designation: Deputy Secretary to Govt. of Assam and OSD, ASTEC
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 7896578032
Fax:
Address:
Janata Bhawan, Block-C , 4th floor, Dispur, Guwahati-06