Function and Objectives

(1) Encouragement of primarily applied research at the Universities/ or other institutions by suggesting problems to them and considering suggestions from them.

(2) Maintenance of liaison with the National Committee on Science and Technology, research institutions and the various National Laboratories with a view to coordinating with the universities in other States and other agencies for the prosecution of the applied research.

(3) Arrangement and supervision of researches on such problems of applied research pertaining to Agriculture, Technology and Industries, etc., as may be set to it.

(4) Submission of advice to the State Government in various departments relating to the general promotion of scientific research and applied research.

(5) Consideration of ways and means of utilizing the results of applied research conducted for the development of resources of the State and to make recommendations to Government in this behalf.

(6) Inspection of universities and/or other institutions where suitable facilities may exist in the State when necessary for ascertaining the facilities they offer for carrying out specific research to their needs in respect of the development of scientific research.

(7) Maintenance of upto-date records generally of the progress of scientific research in the country and in particular in the State.

(8) Framing of rules , regulations and bye-laws of the State Council and adopt forms for applications for research projects (on the lines of the C.S.I.R., New Delhi) with the prior approval of the State Government.

(9) Conduct of applied researches in any problem which may be set to it by the private firms or individual provided the entire cost thereof plus incidental charges as may be considered necessary by the Council is paid by the party concerned. The result of such investigations shall be conveyed to the party concerned.

(10) Establishment of regional or state laboratory as well as Pilot Plant for conducting research on the utilization of raw materials whereby new industries in the State could be established or developed.

(11) Conduct of such other work which may promote the cause relating to Science and Technology with the prior approval of the State Government and ensuring it compliance.

(12) Observation and close supervision of the research projects undertaken and to ensure that the money is not wasted.

(13) Preparation and publication of the annual report on the researches carried out.

(14) Formulation of Science and Technology policy to ensure that basic needs of the people are met by     efficient and judicious use of the national resources ensuring full employment, technological and economic competence and self-reliance in strategic sectors of the national economy and submit recommendations to the State Government for implementation.

(15) Any specific work entrusted by the State Government relating to the Science and Technology and ensuring its full implementation.

(16) Conduct of seminars and symposia relating to Science and Technology in the State.

Note: Govt. shall as and when necessary issue directions to the State Council from time to time which shall be binding on the Council.