The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, in coordination with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, launched the API integration of DPIIT’s Startup India Portal with the Indian Science, Technology and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) Portal on 6 November 2026, under the chairmanship of Prof.
Key Developments & Strategic Framework
Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA). The initiative seeks to strengthen linkages between the startup ecosystem and the country’s research infrastructure by enabling DPIIT-recognised startups to discover and access existing scientific and testing facilities.
Detailing the operational roadmap, the launch was attended by Dr. (Mrs.) Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary, Office of the PSA; and Shri Ateesh Kumar Singh, Additional Secretary, DPIIT.
Dr. Vishal Choudhary, Scientist-F; Dr. Santhosh Nair, Scientist-D; Dr. Shefali Uttam, Technical Staff, Office of the PSA; and members of the DPIIT and I-STEM teams were also present. Dr.
Official Perspectives & Key Statements
In official remarks concerning the development, Secretary highlighted the imperative of rigorous milestone tracking, cross-agency alignment, and steadfast adherence to established operational timelines.
Contextual Background & Implementation Scope
Vishal Choudhary gave a brief presentation
Looking Forward: Strategic Roadmap
Administrative bodies and departmental task forces will maintain active oversight across designated implementation cycles, ensuring scheduled deliverables translate into tangible public outcomes.
