DST Overhauls Portals for Research Grants and Fellowships
- What: Redeveloped DST and MoST portals launched
- Languages: 22 Indian languages via Bhashini
- Key feature: Single-window research grant tracking
- Compliance: DBIM 3.0 and GIGW 3.0 standards
Finding government research grants and fellowship notifications in India no longer requires parsing through fragmented departmental sub-pages. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled redeveloped portals for the Department of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Science and Technology on Friday, consolidating scheme discovery, proposal submissions, and institutional updates into a single digital interface. Built on a citizen-first architecture, the upgrade aims to widen public engagement under the guiding principle of Science by the People, Science for the People.
A core pillar of the overhaul is the direct integration of Bhashini, allowing researchers, students, and entrepreneurs across India to navigate scientific opportunities in 22 scheduled languages. The redesigned platforms also meet GIGW 3.0 and Digital Brand Identity Manual 3.0 benchmarks, offering high-contrast modes, screen-reader compatibility, and responsive design across mobile and desktop devices. For early-stage innovators and academic fellows, this eliminates language barriers when reviewing eligibility criteria or tracking call-for-proposal deadlines.
Behind the interface, the ministry deployed a Content Delivery Network and upgraded cybersecurity measures aligned with CERT-In standards to handle surge traffic during funding announcements. A structured discovery tool now indexes awards, departmental divisions, and bilateral science cooperation pacts, while a centralized repository hosts policy guidelines and administrative forms. The modern content management system ensures faster dissemination of grant results and transparent tracking for India's scientific community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What new features do the redeveloped DST and MoST websites include?
The portals offer a single-window scheme finder, multilingual support across 22 languages via Bhashini, universal accessibility tools, and a centralized document repository for grants and fellowships.
How do the new science portals support researchers and startups?
They centralize eligibility guidelines, calls for proposals, application forms, and award results on a single platform, eliminating the need to search multiple departmental directories.
What digital compliance standards do the new portals follow?
The websites comply with the Digital Brand Identity Manual 3.0 and the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites and Apps 3.0, backed by CERT-In-aligned cybersecurity.
Source
PIB Press Release ID 2321379, Ministry of Science and Technology · 2026-10-09
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