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]
| Abbreviation | KSTA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 30 July 2005 |
| Headquarters | Vijnan Bhavan, Banashankari |
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Region served | Karnataka |
Chairman | S. Ayyappan |
Parent organisation | Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka |
| Website | kstacademy.in |
References
edit- ^ "Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka". karnataka.gov.in. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Karnataka Science and Technology Academy Conference". kstaconference.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Members". kstacademy.in. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
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