Announcements & Opportunities
Department of Biotechnology invites applications from colleges of all the states and union territories of India offering undergraduate education (UG) in Sciences under ‘STAR COLLEGE’ Scheme to brand and nurture excellence in UG Science education under Urban and Rural categories. The program emphasizes holistic improvement of science education at undergraduate level with special emphasis on practical training to students. The initiative provides support for (a) Access to specialized infrastructure to students, (b) Improving knowledge and skills of teachers in basic Sciences and specialized techniques, (c) Assurance of consumables, reagents and chemicals for students, (d) Substantial hands-on experience in designing and conducting practicals to ensure critical thinking, (e) and access to books and journals including ejournal facilities