Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | 6,287 followers on LinkedIn. Fostering Innovation, Advancing Science: DST - Empowering Science & Technology Nationwide. | Established in May 1971, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) serves as the cornerstone for advancing scientific frontiers. With a mission to explore and promote emerging fields within Science and Technology, DST assumes the pivotal role of a central coordinating body. Tasked with organizing and facilitating a spectrum of Science and Technology initiatives across India, it champions innovation and collaboration.