Building upon the promotional activities carried out as part of the Nano Science and Technology Initiative (NSTI) in the highly promising and competitive area of Nano Science and Technology, the Government of India launched a Mission on Nano Science and Technology (Nano Mission) in May 2007. Recognizing the success of Nano Mission, the Union Cabinet accorded approval for continuation of the Nano Mission in its Phase-II during the 12th Plan period with an allocation of Rs. 650 crore. The Department of Science and Technology is the nodal agency for implementing the Nano Mission.

For further details about DST's activities in Nano Science and Technology and the Nano Mission, please visit Nano Mission website nanomission.gov.in

  1. “Guidelines and Best Practices for Safe Handling of Nanomaterials in Research Laboratories and Industries”
  2. "Draft Guidelines and Best Practices for Safe Handling of Nanomaterials in Research Laboratories and Industries"
For more information Contact:
Dr Rajiv Sharma
Mission Director
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi- 110016
Tel: 011-26512514
rajivdst[at]nic[dot]in
Dr Namrata Pathak
Scientist 'F'
Technology Mission Division (Nano, Energy, Water, Solar, Supercomputing)
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi- 110016
Telephone :011-26590367,011-26522815
Email: namrata[dot]pathak[at]nic[dot]in
Dr G.V.R Reddy
Scientist - 'E'
Technology Mission Division (Nano, Energy, Water, Solar, Supercomputing)
Department of Science and Technology
Technology Bhavan
New Delhi-110016
Telephone : 011-26590604
Email:raghunath[dot]reddy[at]nic[dot]in
Dr Poonam Yadav
Scientist 'B'
Technology Mission Division (Nano, Energy, Water, Solar, Supercomputing)
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi- 110016
Telephone : 011-26590603
Email: poonam[dot]yadav[at]nic[dot]in
Mrs Rupashree Dash
Scientist - 'B'
Technology Mission Division (Nano, Energy, Water, Solar, Supercomputing)
Department of Science and Technology
Technology Bhavan
New Delhi-110016
Telephone : 011-26590487
Email:rupashree[dot]dash[at]nic[dot]in