To Make Science More accessible Websites to all

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said that the new redeveloped websites of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) launched today reflect Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of citizen-first governance by making scientific information accessible, inclusive and useful to people across the country.

Emphasising the public value of the initiative, he said that its guiding principle is “Science by the People, Science for the People”, with science made available, accessible and affordable. He also stressed the importance of enabling the flow of technologies across scientific domains and industries, allowing users to identify information and opportunities according to their requirements through a common digital platform.

Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the redeveloped official websites of DST, www.dst.gov.inand www.most.gov.in, developed in accordance with the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) 3.0 and the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites and Apps (GIGW) 3.0.

Prof. Umesh V. Waghmare, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, was present on the occasion, along with senior DST officials and representatives associated with the website development initiative.

A key feature of the new websites is the integration of Bhashini, enabling access to content in 22 languages and widening the reach of scientific information among diverse audiences. The portals incorporate universal accessibility features, including adjustable font sizes, high-contrast display modes, link highlighting, letter-spacing and line-height adjustments, and screen-reader compatibility.(UPDATED ON 9TH OCTOBER 2026)