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Karnataka Science and Technology Academy

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Karnataka Science and Technology Academy
AbbreviationKSTA
Formation30 July 2005; 21 years ago (2005-07-30)
TypeGovernmental, Autonomous, Nonprofit Organization
HeadquartersProf. U.R. Rao Vijnana Bhavana, GKVK Campus, Maj. Sandeep Unnikrishnan Road, Vidyaranyapura PO, Doddabettahalli Layout, Bengaluru - 560097
LocationBangalore, India
Region served
Karnataka
Chairman
  • Prof. Udupi Ramachandra Rao (2005-2016)
  • Dr S.K. Shivakumar (2016-2019)
  • Prof. S. Ayyappan (2020-2023)
  • Prof. Rajasab A. H. (2024-Present)
Parent organisation
Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka
Websitekstacademy.in

The Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) is an organization established in 2005 to promote science and technology-related activities in the Indian State of Karnataka. It functions under the Department of Science and Technology of the government of Karnataka.[1] The KSTA organizes programmes and conferences across Karnataka with an aim to "bring scientific awareness" and "popularize... science among general public."[2] The body is headed by a chairman and includes 20 other members, that includes 14 nominated members and 5 ex officio members: secretaries, principal secretaries, and directors of other departments of the government of Karnataka.[3]

References

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  1. ↑ "Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka". karnataka.gov.in. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  2. ↑ "Karnataka Science and Technology Academy Conference". kstaconference.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  3. ↑ "Members". kstacademy.in. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
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