Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty

Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a Statutory body of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has recently launched a ‘Visiting Advanced Joint Research (VAJRA) Faculty Scheme’ to connect the Indian academic and research and development (R&D) systems to the best of global science and scientists for a sustained international collaborative research.




Science Scholarship to Women

The ‘Women Scientist Scheme’ of the Department of Science and Technology, provides career opportunities which includes fellowship to unemployed women scientists and technologists, especially those who had a break in career




Funds Allocation for Science Research

Government has taken several steps to promote science and scientific research in the country.




Encouraging Scientists to Take Research Work

Government has taken several measures to encourage young scientists to undertake research work. The schemes / programmes are designed to identify promising




Integrated Security System at Stations

Based on the report of a High Level Committee and in consultation with the Zonal Railways, 202 stations have been identified as sensitive for the purpose of installation of an Integrated Security System (ISS) to strengthen surveillance mechanism at these stations.