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 | Research Area | Implementing Organization | Funding Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vijetha (Silkworm bed disinfectant) | Other Areas | National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), New Delhi | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Waste Heat Recovery in Industrial Utilities | Energy Sciences | Promethean Energy Pvt Ltd, Navi Mumbai | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), New Delhi |
| Water Borne Paint Coatings for Metals | Engineering Sciences | National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), New Delhi | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Water Filter Candles | Medical Sciences | National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), New Delhi | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Water Purification and Treatment | Energy Sciences | iMinBit TechIndia Private Limited, Varanasi | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), New Delhi |
| Water Purifier Without Electricity | Energy Sciences | Watsan Envirotech Pvt. Ltd., Chennai | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), New Delhi |
| Zeolite-A Powder (Detergent Grade) | Chemical Sciences | National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), New Delhi | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |