In order to encourage and promote science and technology activities in the States and UTs, the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi, during the 6th Plan (1980-1985) launched a scheme entitled “Assistance for development of State Councils on Science & Technology” currently known as State Science & Technology Programme (SSTP). So far, 36 State Councils for S&T including those in 7 Union Territories (UT’s) in the country are established. This programme is initiated by DST for the promotion of Science & Technology and building strong base for providing S&T intervention in the country through Centre-State partnership.