Karnataka Science and Technology Academy

Summary

The Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) is an organization established in 2005 to promote science and technology-related activities in the Indian State of Karnataka. It functions under the Department of Science and Technology of the government of Karnataka.[1] The KSTA organizes programmes and conferences across Karnataka with an aim to "bring scientific awareness" and "popularize... science among general public."[2] The body is headed by a chairman and includes 20 other members, that includes 14 nominated members and 5 ex officio members: secretaries, principal secretaries, and directors of other departments of the government of Karnataka.[3]

Karnataka Science and Technology Academy
AbbreviationKSTA
Formation30 July 2005; 18 years ago (2005-07-30)
HeadquartersVijnan Bhavan, Banashankari
Location
Region served
Karnataka
Chairman
S. Ayyappan
Parent organisation
Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka
Websitekstacademy.in

References edit

  1. ^ "Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka". karnataka.gov.in. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Karnataka Science and Technology Academy Conference". kstaconference.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Members". kstacademy.in. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.

External links edit

  • Official website