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Monday, February 24, 2003
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National Science Day
Vinod Kumar

OVER the years, science and technology, has been used as an effective instrument of growth. India is today recognised as one of the world most advanced country in science and technology. The first National Science Day was observed throughout the country on February 28, 1987. Since then, every year, this day is observed as the National Science Day with a motive to acknowledge the accomplishments of people who are associated with Indian Science and technology. We are providing you a list of Websites that can provide information about science and scientists who have played a vital role in the development of this great nation.

http://dst.gov.in

This is the official Website of Ministry of Science and Technology (DST). Here mandate, administrative setup, organisational structure, annual report and policies of Ministry of Science and Technology is made available. You will also come to know about the scientific programmes, which are carried out by DST. Complete information about science and technology system in India is given. List of autonomous S&T institutions, professional bodies associated with the DST is given on this site. From here you can also apply for vacancies that are available in the department of science and technology. Citizen’s charter is given here both in Hindi and English.

www.isro.org

This is official Website of the Department of Space (ISRO). This site is available in English and Hindi. It contains vital information about the Indian space science, services and its international cooperation. The data of all programmes, which have been successfully completed, is available on this site. Complete list of various space centres and major Indian space missions (1994 - 2004), of the department of space is given. Information about annual report, annual budget and job opportunities in ISRO is on this site. The milestones, which are archived by ISRO, are also given.