New Delhi: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is expanding scientific infrastructure and research support systems across universities and higher educational institutions to democratise access to advanced technology, innovation and scientific facilities, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.
The minister also stated that initiatives such as the Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute (SATHI) have helped build a strong ecosystem for research, innovation, start-ups, and industry-academia collaboration.
“Several universities and colleges are also being connected through space-related laboratories and research programmes to promote scientific temper, innovation-driven learning and emerging technology capabilities among students and young researchers,” said Singh.
He made the comments during a visit to SATHI at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for a comprehensive review of the facility, including its infrastructure, analytical capabilities, achievements, and future roadmap.
SATHI was established with the support of nearly Rs 72 crores from the DST as a national-level shared scientific infrastructure facility. It provides access to advanced instrumentation, analytical services and technical expertise for academia, research institutions, industries, MSMEs and start-ups.
Singh emphasised that strengthening scientific infrastructure in universities is essential for achieving the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and making India globally competitive in emerging technologies and advanced research domains.
