Address: Bigyan Bhawan Near IDBI Building G.S. Road, Guwahati-781005 Assam, India
The Assam Science Technology & Environment Council (ASTEC) was constituted in 1986-87 as an autonomous Council of the Department of Science Technology & Environment, Govt. of Assam for implementation of some of the major programmes in the sectors of science & technology, remote sensing, energy (non-conventional & renewable sources) and environment as the institutional organization of the Department.
Goals
To formulate policies on various aspects of science, technology and environment which are in the interest of the state and the country.
To formulate schemes/programmes on the various aspects of science, technology and environment.
To execute/ implement schemes on science, technology and environment of the Govt. of India, Government of Assam, North Eastern Council and other public bodies.
To promote research in the field of science, technology and environment in Assam by giving financial support to scientists, technical persons and experts working in institutions or otherwise in the State.
To advise the concerned departments/organisations of the Government of Assam, public bodies' etc. on various aspects of science, technology and environment, in so far as the departments/organisations are concern.