Establishment of Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) at Mohali
	14:9 IST

The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the establishment of an autonomous ‘Institute of Nano Science & Technology Mohali’ under the Department of Science & Technology at a total cost of Rs.142.45 crores for 11th Plan Period as a registered society. This will intensify activities in Nano Science and Technology by promoting (i) Basic Research, (ii) Infrastructure Development, (iii) Human Resource Development, (iv) International Collaborations and (v) Public Private Partnerships. ***** SH/LV