Department of Science and Technology (DST) has taken several new initiatives for promoting innovation, supporting cutting-edge research, attracting the youth towards science, improving the ease of doing science, and fostering international collaborations. The department has aligned its activities with the National Agenda of the Government towards Make in India, Startup India, Digital India, Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat, etc, and has moved ahead with several achievements.
| Title of Innovation | Innovator's Name | Research Area | Implementing Organization | Funding Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adarsh-New sesamum variety | Laljibhai Murani | Agricultural Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Air Sealant/Tyre sealant | K Pandu Ranga Rao, Medak, Telangana | — | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Ajitgarh Selection New Cauliflower Variety | Jagdish Pareekh | Agricultural Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| A multipurpose axe | Mohd. RafiqAhangar, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir | — | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Arecanut Peeler | Narsimha Bhandari | Engineering Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Areca nut polisher | Lalbiakzuala Ralte and Lalpiangliana Sailo, Aizawl, Mizoram | — | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Asu Making Machine for Pochampally Sarees | C Mallesham, Nalgonda, Telangana | — | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Attachment on drill machine to gather metal chips | Khushi R. Patel | Engineering Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Auto air kick pump for two wheelers & tongs | Arvind Patel | Engineering Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Automatic Cup Hanger Making Machine for Rubber Plantation | Mohan Kumar, G.S, Kollam (Quilon), Kerala | — | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |