The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) is a part of the Ministry of Science and Technology, which was announced through a Presidential Notification, dated January 4, 1985 (74/2/1/8 Cab.) contained in the 164th Amendment of the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961.The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) has a mandate to carry out the activities relating to indigenous technology promotion, development, utilization and transfer.
Dr. Jitendra Singh is the Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Dr. N Kalaiselvi is the Secretary, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research-cum-Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.