Executive Summary:
This document is a response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2870 regarding research infrastructure support in rural and backward regions, including Telangana. The Ministry of Science and Technology outlines various schemes and institutions in Telangana receiving assistance to strengthen science and research infrastructure. It also details plans and existing hubs for innovation and technology in the region. The answer was provided on August 6, 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Science & Technology Infrastructure Strengthening Schemes:**
* The Department of Science and Technology (DST) implements schemes such as FIST, PURSE, SATHI, and CURIE to develop scientific infrastructure.
* Several projects in Telangana have received support under these schemes.
* **Institutions Supported in Telangana:**
* **FIST:** Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal, University of Hyderabad, Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani (Hyderabad Campus), Osmania University, Telangana University, JB Institute of Engineering and Technology, and Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology.
* **SATHI:** IIT Hyderabad.
* **PURSE:** International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad.
* **CURIE:** St. Francis College for Women, University College for Women, and Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women Autonomous.
* **INSPIRE Scheme:**
* The INSPIRE scheme aims to attract talented youth to science careers.
* It includes INSPIRE Fellowship (for PhD) and INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship (for postdoctoral researchers).
* Several institutions in Telangana host INSPIRE Scholars and Faculty (see full list in original document).
* **Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Projects:**
* ANRF has sanctioned a project under PAIR and another under the EV-Mission program in Telangana.
* **PAIR:** Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (Technologies in Healthcare, AI, Materials Energy).
* **EV-Mission:** International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials ARCI, Hyderabad (EV Materials and Fabrication Technologies).
* **BioNEST Bio-incubation Centres:**
* BIRAC has established two bio-incubation centres in Telangana under the BioNEST program.
* Centres are located at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, and IIT Hyderabad.
* **Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs):**
* Under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS), DST has established two TIHs in Telangana.
* Data IHub Foundation at IIIT Hyderabad (Data Banks, Data Services, and Data Analytics).
* NMICPS Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation Foundation TiHAN at IIT Hyderabad (Autonomous Navigation and Data Acquisition Systems).
Impact Analysis:
* **Researchers and Scientists:**
* Impact: Increased access to funding, infrastructure, and resources for research and development.
* Action Required: Leverage available schemes and facilities to advance scientific endeavors.
* **Students and Aspiring Scientists:**
* Impact: Opportunities for pursuing studies and careers in science through schemes like INSPIRE.
* Action Required: Explore and apply for relevant fellowships and programs.
* **Higher Education Institutions:**
* Impact: Enhanced research capabilities through infrastructure development and funding.
* Action Required: Utilize the support to improve research infrastructure and attract talent.
* **Startups and Entrepreneurs:**
* Impact: Access to bio-incubation centres for scaling technologies and accessing high-end infrastructure.
* Action Required: Utilize available resources and facilities to foster innovation.
* **Telangana State Government:**
* Impact: Strengthening of the state's research and innovation ecosystem.
* Action Required: Support and facilitate the implementation of these schemes and hubs.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Science and Technology: A department under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, responsible for implementing science and technology policies and programs.
Telangana: A state in India, specifically mentioned in the context of receiving assistance for strengthening science and research infrastructure.
Fund for Improvement of ST Infrastructure in Universities and Higher Educational Institutions (FIST): A scheme by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to strengthen scientific infrastructure in universities and higher educational institutions.
Sophisticated Analytical Technical Help Institutes (SATHI): A scheme by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to provide access to sophisticated analytical instruments and expertise.
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE): A scheme by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) that aims to attract talented youth to pursue studies and careers in basic and applied sciences.
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana: An institute of technology located in Hyderabad, Telangana that has received assistance under schemes like FIST and SATHI.
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana: A pharmaceutical education and research institute in Hyderabad, Telangana, hosting a BioNEST bioincubation centre.
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF): An organization that has sanctioned projects under Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) and EV-Mission program in Telangana.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2870
ANSWERED ON 06/08/2025
RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
2870. SHRI KUNDURU RAGHUVEER:
Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to
state:
(a) whether the Government is implementing any schemes for
strengthening science and research infrastructure in rural and
backward regions including Nalgonda district of Telangana, if so, the
details thereof;
(b) the list of institutions in Telangana that have received
assistance under schemes such as FIST, SATHI or INSPIRE during the
last five years;
(c) whether the Government has any plan to set up a Centre of
Excellence or Regional Innovation Hub in southern Telangana; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the expected timeline therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी तथा पथ्ृ िी विज्ञान मंत्रालय के राज्य मंत्री (स्ितंत्र प्रभार)
(डॉ. जितेंद्र स हं )
(a) to (b): To strengthen scientific infrastructure, Department of
Science and Technology implements various schemes such as
the Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Universities and
Higher Educational Institutions (FIST), Promotion of University
Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE), Sophisticated Analytical
& Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) and Consolidation of University
Research for Innovation and Excellence (CURIE). Through these
schemes, several projects have been supported for the development
of scientific infrastructure across various States and Union Territories,
including the State of Telangana. Details of support provided for the
Page 1 of 6development of scientific infrastructure under these schemes in the
state of Telangana are given below:
S.No. Scheme Institution Names
1. FIST Indian Institute of Technology,
Hyderabad, Telangana
National Institute of Technology,
Warangal, Telangana
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad,
Telangana
Birla Institute of Technology & Science,
Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad,
Telangana
Osmania University, Hyderabad,
Telangana
Telangana University, Telangana
JB Institute of Engineering and
Technology, Moinabad Mandal R. R.
District, Hyderabad, Telangana
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of
Technology, Gandipet, Hyderabad,
Telangana
2. SATHI Indian Institute of Technology,
Hyderabad, Telangana
3. PURSE International Institute of Information
Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana
4. CURIE St. Francis College for Women,
Hyderabad, Telangana
University College for Women,
Hyderabad, Telangana
Stanley College of Engineering and
Technology for Women (Autonomous),
Hyderabad, Telangana
Page 2 of 6The INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research)
Scheme by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) aims to
attract talented youth to pursue studies and careers in basic and
applied sciences, including engineering, medicine, agriculture and
veterinary sciences across India, to strengthen the country’s R&D
base. Under the INSPIRE Fellowship, 1st rank holders and eligible
INSPIRE Scholars can pursue a fully funded PhD with support for 5
years and INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship offers research grant over 5
years to post-doctoral researchers aged 27–32 (age relaxations
applicable). The details of institutes where INSPIRE Scholars and
INSPIRE Faculty are working in the state of Telangana are given below:
S. No. Institution Names
1. International Institute of Information Technology,
Hyderabad, Telangana
2. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University,
Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana
3. Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Kandi,
Sangareddy, Telangana
4. Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural
University, Budwel, Hyderabad, Telangana
5. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information and
Services (INCOIS), Nizampet, Telangana
6. National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB),
Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana
7. Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural
University (PJTAU), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad,
Telangana
8. Dr. Reddy's Institute of Life Sciences, Gachibowli,
Hyderabad, Telangana
9. Palamuru University, Mahbubnagar, Telangana
10. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and
Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana
Page 3 of 6S. No. Institution Names
11. National Geophysical Research Institute, Habsiguda,
Hyderabad, Telangana
12. University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad,
Telangana
13. ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad,
Secunderabad, Telangana
14. Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
15. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Habsiguda,
Hyderabad, Telangana
16. Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Uppal,
Hyderabad, Telangana
17. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani,
Hyderabad, Telangana
18. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-
Arid Tropics, Patancheruvu, Hyderabad, Telangana
19. Telangana University, Nadepalle, Telangana
20. National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Telangana
21. Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad,
Telangana
22. Hyderabad Eye Research Foundation L V Prasad Eye
Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana
23. International Advanced Research Centre for Powder
Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad,
Telangana
24. Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar,
Hyderabad, Telangana
25. ICMR- National Animal Resource Facility for
Biomedical Research, Hyderabad, Telangana
26. Mahindra University, Hyderabad, Telangana
Page 4 of 6Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has sanctioned a
project under Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research
(PAIR) and another project under EV-Mission program in the state of
Telangana. Details are given below:
Scheme Project Title Institute name
Partnerships in Research
Indian Institute of
for Advanced
Technology,
PAIR Technologies in
Hyderabad,
Healthcare, AI, Materials
Telangana
& Energy (PRATHAME)
International
Development and Advanced Research
Demonstration of Centre for Powder
EV-
Materials and Metallurgy and New
Mission
Fabrication Technologies Materials (ARCI),
for Tropical Batteries Hyderabad,
Telangana
The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a
Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of Department of Biotechnology has
established two bio-incubation centres, one each in (1) National
Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad and
(2) Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana under the
BioNEST (Bioincubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling
Technologies) program in the State of Telangana to provide access to
high end infrastructure for start-ups and entrepreneurs. The details of
the bioincubators are as follows:
S.No. Name of the Incubation Centre
1 BioNEST Avishkaran-Foundation for Pharma Innovation,
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and
Research, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, Telangana
2 BioNEST Foundation for Center for Healthcare
Entrepreneurship (CfHE), Indian Institute of Technology
Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
Page 5 of 6(c) to (d): Under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-
Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), the Department of Science & Technology
(DST), has established two Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs) in the
state of Telangana:
1. Data I-Hub Foundation at IIIT-Hyderabad – focusing on the
technology vertical "Data Banks & Data Services, and Data
Analytics".
2. NMICPS Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation
Foundation (TiHAN) at IIT-Hyderabad – focusing
on "Autonomous Navigation and Data Acquisition Systems
(UAVs and ROVs.)".
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