Nano Mission

Building upon the promotional activities carried out as part of the Nano Science and Technology Initiative (NSTI), the Government of India launched a Mission on Nano Science and Technology (Nano Mission) in May 2007 as an "umbrella capacity-building programme".

• The Department of Science and Technology is the nodal agency for implementing the Nano Mission.
• Recognizing the success of Nano Mission, The Union Cabinet gave its approval for continuation of the Mission on Nano Science and Technology (Nano Mission) in its Phase-II in the 12th Plan Period at a total cost of Rs. 650 crores.

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