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Date of Updation: 01/01/2018

Containing Information in respect of 17 items under section 4(1)(b)of The Right to

Information Act 2005

4(1) (b)(i) The particulars of DST organization, functions and duties:

The Department of Science and Technology functions under the overall direction

and control of the Principal Secretary to Govt, Dept. of Information Technology,

Biotechnology and Science & Technology, GoK. It exercises control in respect of

preparation and implementation of programs and schemes, which are useful for

promotion and development of science and technology in the State. Funds are

being channelized through Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society

(KSTePS) for coordination between various implementing agencies. KSTePS serves

as a mechanism in supporting the preparation and implementation of policy

initiatives of Dept. of Science and Technology and act as a nodal agency.

Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Govt. of Karnataka

DST

Organizations Advisory Body

Karnataka Science and Technology

Promotion Society (KSTePS)

Karnataka Science and Technology

Academy (KSTA)

Karnataka State Council for Science

and Technology (KSCST)

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (JNP)

Science Centers & Planetariums

Vision Group on Science and

Technology (VGST)

Vision Group on Nano Technology

(VGNT)

Company

Science Gallery Bangalore (SGB)

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Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS)

Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS) was established as

an autonomous organization under the Department of Science and Technology,

Government of Karnataka on 22nd November 2012. KSTePS is Chaired by the

Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Information Technology,

Biotechnology and Science & Technology, while Special Director (Technical), DST is

the Member Secretary. The Governing Body has a total number of nine members

(Annexure-1).

KSTePS has been entrusted to implement flagship programs of the Department as

well as for planning, monitoring, assessment and evaluation of the programs to

derive benefits through effective coordination between the subsidiary

organizations of DST.

Functions:

o Development of science centres for popularization of science and technology

development to inculcate a scientific spirit and attitude for students and

general public.

o Establishment of planetariums for encouragement of astronomy and STEM

based education.

o Supporting and funding the development of S&T based institutions and

organizations.

o Encouragement for science and technology education and capacity building.

o Sponsoring scientific and technological programs, research & development

and encouragement for young researchers.

o Promotion of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

o Awards for scientists, engineers and writers for their contributions to society.

o Organization of Science and Technology outreach programs.

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4(1) (b)(ii) – Powers and Duties of its officers and employees:

Chairman Policy and decision making related to Science and Technology Activities

Managing Director

Overall co-ordination and administration of KSTePS

Senior Scientific Officer

Handling Projects related to S&T, Development of Sub-Regional Science Centres in Madikeri and Chikkamagaluru, LA& LC questions, Evaluation of proposals submitted under Assistance to other scientific institutions, Nano Events and promotion of Nano. Processing of files referred by MD.

Senior Scientific Officer

Development of Sub-Regional Science Centres in Chittapura, Yadagiri; Development of Mini Resource Science Centres in Pavagada and Hosadurga; Science and Technology Promotional Activities, Exhibitions, Organization of Melas, Gender Budget, Coordination with VGST team and other files reffered by MD.

Scientific Officer

Development of Sub-Regional Science Centres in Bidar, Chamarajanagar and Regional Science Centre in Mysore; Coordination with line Departments/Organizations and SGB; Handling S&T Projects; Processing of files referred by MD.

Scientific Officer

Development of Sub-Regional Science Centres in Davanagere, Shivamogga and Gadag; Preparation of Cabinet Notes; Overall coordination of SDP Programs; Monitoring of Organizations under DST; Overseeing MPIC; LA&LC questions; Preparation of Reports and Letters; Attending Meetings. Processing of files referred by MD.

Scientific Officer

Development of Sub-Regional Science Centres in Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Raichur and Bellary; Overseeing, monitoring and development of planetariums in Pilikula (Mangalore), Dharwad, Bagalkot, VIjayapura, Gadag and Madikeri; Coordination of Exhibitions; Script Preparation for Planetariums; Other scientific and technical activities suggested by MD.

Scientific Officer

Monitoring and Coordination of Mobile Planetariums; Development of Science Centres in Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Raichur and Bellary; Development of Content for Highschool Students; Coordination of Conferences and Seminars. Other scientific and technical activities suggested by MD.

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Engineer

Development of Regional Science Centre in Pilikula; Mini Science Resource Centres; Karnataka Israel Industrial Research and Development Program; Unmanned Aerial System; Content Generation Centre; Coordination of Training of Trainers Program; Website Development, Upgradation and Maintenance; RTI, App development and IT related activities; EoI and E-Tender Activities; System Maintenance and Administration; Processing of files referred by MD.

Engineer Development of Regional Science Centre in Dharwad; Mini Science Resource Centres; Unmanned Aerial System; Content Generation Centre; VGST Website Maintenance and Upgradation; RTI; Website Development, Upgradation and Maintenance; App development and IT related activities; EoI and E-Tender Activities; System Maintenance and Administration; Processing of files referred by MD.

Consultant (Education) Monitoring of Mobile Planetariums; Development of Content for High School Students and other activities referred by MD.

Project Coordinator Handling project proposal; Arranging Review Meeting; Corresponding with Program Coordinators and Auditor; Answering queries of Program Co-coordinator.

Administrative Officer

Processing & Maintenance of Admin and Accounts Files; Organization of Meetings; Replying for LA&LC, RTI questions and other letters; Working as a Kannada Communicator; Other activities referred by MD.

Assistant Administrative Officer

Assistance Institution Grant-in-Aid; Administration and Accounts Work; Treasury Works; RTI; Hyderabad Karnataka 371J; Other Dept. Official Work; Processing of files referred by MD.

Assistant Accounts Superintendent

Processing Admin Related Files; Tour Files: Payment for Monthly Vehicle Charges; Tally; Payments for Meeting Expenses; Audit Work, Stationery and Petty Cash; and Accounts Related Work; Processing of files referred by MD.

Accountant Coordination of VGST Programs and Accounting; Releases of Grants for VGST funded Programs; Preparation of Financial Statements; Inputs for VGST Websites; Audit Work, Maintenance of Accounts of KSTePS as per the day to day activities.

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Accountant Maintenance and Overseeing Accounts of SDP; Science and Technology Schemes; District Science Centres; Nano; Other Scientific Institutions; MPIC, Salary and Tax Related Work; Audit Work; Maintenance of Accounts Statement; BRS; Head of Account wise Grant Maintenance; Maintenance of Accounts of KSTePS as per the day to day activities.

Accountant

Assistance to Accountant – 1 on VGST Programs; Audit Related Works and Assisting to all other Accounts Work.

Accountant Handling Accounts; Handling Personal file of Staff; Arranging Review Meetings: Maintaining Stock

Assistant Accountant Assistance to Assistant Accounts Superintendent and Accountant 1&2; Maintenance of Salary Registers; Audit related works; Maintenance of Accounts and day to day activities.

Personal Assistant All works assigned by Principal Secretary in relation Secretariat Works; Files Segregations and Maintenance; Meeting Schedules; Processing of files referred by Principal Secretary.

Personal Assistant All works assigned by Deputy Secretary in relation Secretariat Works Taking dictation, attending telephone calls, typing work, monitor file movement.

Personal Assistant All works assigned by Advisor in relation Secretariat Works; Taking dictation, attending telephone calls, typing work, monitor file movement.

Personal Assistant

Handling Front office; Arranging Review Meeting; Handling Mails and Correspondence; Assisting in preparing the proposals for evaluation.

Stenographer

All works assigned by MD in relation Secretarial Works; Files Segregations and Maintenance; Meeting Schedules; MD Tour Program; Monitor File Movement, Maintenance of Inward and Outward Registers; Checking of Emails and Correspondence; Maintaining filing system and contact list; Processing of files referred by MD and other officers.

Stenographer

Attending telephone calls, typing work, maintenance of attendance and stock registers, Maintenance of Leave Register; biometric maintenance; Maintenance of Movement Register.

Stenographer Typing work, taking dictation, attending telephone calls, monitor file movement.

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Office Assistant

Support to organization of Meetings; Transportation Management; Maintenance of Petty Cash; Supervision of Attenders and Overseeing the cleanness of office.

Office Assistant Supervision of Attenders and Overseeing the cleanness of office

Office Assistant Maintaining project files; Responding to LA/LC questions; Handling Tappals; Assisting in preparing the proposal for evaluation

Attenders

To keep office neat and clean, deliver files, tapals to other Departments.

Drivers

Official transportation

In addition, following retired officers are helping KSTePS in coordination of various

programs:

Advisor Assisting Principal Secretary to Govt./Chairman, KSTePS on Secretariat Files; Supporting KSTePS Programs.

Nodal Officer

Coordination with DCs for allotment of Land for all Programs, Development of Science Centres, Planetariums.

Consultant (Technical) Technical Support for Construction Related Activities and Guidance on Development and Maintenance of Science Centres and Planetariums.

Scientific Officer Monitor and supervise the activities of VGST; Organizing Review meeting of projects; Preparing the proposals for evaluation; Follow-up of the projects from start to end; Answering any queries of the Program Coordinators

Scientific Officer Monitor and supervise the activities of VGST; Organizing Review meeting of projects; Preparing the proposals for valuation; Follow-up of the projects from start to end; Answering any queries of the Program Co-coordinators.

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4(1) b(iii) – The procedure followed in the decision-making process, including

channels supervision and accountability

Policy and decision making related to Science and Technology are administered

based on the guidance of Chairman, KSTePS. Management of both

Scientific/Technical and Administration are supervised by Managing Director,

KSTePS as per the rules and regulations outlined in Memorandum of Association

(MOA) with a support of officers.

4(1) (b)(iv) The norms set for the discharge of functions

To attend to works on priority and immediate basis as well as discharge functions

as per rules and regulation outlined in Memorandum of Association and

Administrative and financial powers of KSTePS.

4(1) (b)(v) Rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records held by it or

under its control or used by its employees for discharging its function

Delegation of Administration and Financial Powers as well as Rules and Regulations,

given in the MOA are norms set for the discharge of functions. Any amendments to

the norms, rules & regulations will be implemented based on the

recommendations of Annual General Body, Chaired by Principal Secretary to Govt.,

Dept. of IT, BT and S&T.

4(1) (b)(vi) A statement of categories of documents that are held by it or under

its control

Being the nodal agency, KSTePS maintains documents related to plan of actions of

all grant-in-aid institutions, request for grants, progress report of various schemes,

Annual Reports, Proceedings of Meetings, Government Orders and Notifications,

Files related to day-to-day business of the KSTePS including Accounts.

4(1) (b) (vii) The particulars of any arrangements that exists for a consultation

with or representation by members of the public in relation to the formation of

its policy or implementation thereof

and

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4(1) (b)(viii) A statement of Boards, Council, Committee’s and other bodies

constituted:

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Committee/Council Head by

1 Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS) http://ksteps.karnataka.gov.in/Pages/about-KSTePS.aspx

Principal Secretary to Govt., Dept. of IT. BT and S&T/ Chairman, KSTePS

2 Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST) http://vgst.in/organization.php

Prof. CNR Rao, FRS JNCASR Bengaluru

3

Vision Group on Nano Technology (VGNT) http://www.bengaluruindianano.in/nanotechnology-vision-group.php

Prof. CNR Rao, FRS JNCASR Bengaluru

Note: Meeting of the above committee or council are not open to public.

4(1) b(ix) Directory of its officers and employees:

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Designation Officer's Name Telephone No. (O)

1 Principal Secretary to Govt.,

Dept. of IT, BT and S&T/

Chairman, KSTePS

Shri Gaurav Gupta, IAS 080-22280562

2 Special Director (Technical), DST/Managing Director, KSTePS

Dr. H. Honne Gowda 080-26711177

3 Advisor, KSTePS Mr. Jeetendra Singh KAS (Retd.) 080-22280565

4 Nodal Officer Mr. Shivakumar D. M. KAS (Retd.) 080-26711166

5 Scientific Officer Mr. Shanmukappan Muthaggi (Retd.) Prof. Technical Engineer

080-22032013

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6 Scientific Officer Mr. Muralidhar A. L. (Retd.) Deputy Director

080- 22032013

7 Senior Scientific Officer 1) Dr. R. T. Venkatesha 2) Ms. Chetana S.

080-26711166

8 Scientific Officer 1) Dr. M. S. Ravi Kumar 2) Dr. Rohit Kumar H. G. 3) Mr. Satyakumar Sharma 4) Mr. Viswakeerthy S.

080-26711166

9 Engineer 1) Ms. Soumya Vaidya 2) Ms. Savita N. Patil

080-26711166

10 Consultant 1) Ms. Anitha Narayan 080-26711166

11 Project Coordinator 1) Ms. Sunitha R. 080-22032013

12 Administrative Officer 1) Mr. Swamy C. 080-26711166

13 Assistant Administrative Officer 1) Mr. Nanjundaswamy K. P. 080-26711166

14 Assistant

Accounts Superintendent

1) Ms. Pavithra Devi S. 080-26711166

15 Accountants 1) Ms. Sandhya R. 2) Ms. Sumithra M. 3) Mr. Manusrinivasa T. 4) Ms. Chandrakala A.

080-26711166 080-22032013

16 Assistant Accountant 1) Ms. Rakshitha J. 080-26711166

17 Personal Assistants 1) Ms. Renuka Selvi S. 2) Ms. Divya Giridhar P. 3) Mr. Krishna K. C. 4) Ms. Ramya S.N.

080-22280562 080-22280565 080-22280565 080-22032013

18 Personal Assistant to Managing

Director

1) Mr. Santhosh Kumar R. 080-26711166

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19 Stenographers 1) Ms. Uma Maheshwari V. P. 2) Ms. Nisarga M. 3) Ms. Swathi K.M.

080-26711177 080-26711166 080-22280565

20 Data Entry Operator 1) Ms. Shruthi G.R. 080-22353956

21 Office Assistants 1) Mr. Shanthkumar M.B. 2) Mr. Vijaykumar V. 3) Sri Venkatesh T.

080-26711166 080-22280565 080-22032013

22 Drivers 1) Mr. Raju 2) Mr. Shivappa Shivanagi 3) Mr. Rajanna K.S.

080-26711166 080-22280565 080-22032013

23 Attender 1) Mr. Lokesh. K. N. 2) Mr. Thimmesha 3) Mr. Mahesh C. N. 4) Mr. Shivakumara 5) Mr. Krishne Gowda S. 6) Mr. Shashidara N.

080-26711166 080-22353956

4(1) b(x) Monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees:

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Designation Officer's Name Deputation from

DPAR Remuneration

1 Chairman Shri Gaurav Gupta IAS Drawn @ Secretariat

2 Managing Director Dr. H. Honne Gowda Special Director (Technical)

Drawn @ Secretariat

Contractual Officers:

1 Advisor, KSTePS Mr. Jeetendra Singh KAS Retired 1,11,000.00

2 Nodal Officer Mr. Shivakumar D.M. KAS Retired 80,000.00

3 Scientific Officer Mr. Shanmukappan Muthaggi

Retired Professor (Technical Engineer)

50,000.00

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4 Scientific Officer Mr. Muralidhar A. L. Retired Deputy Director, Dept.

of Education

50,000.00

Contractual Officers:

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Designation Officer's Name Remuneration

5 Senior Scientific Officer Dr. R. T. Venkatesh 80,135.00

6 Senior Scientific Officer Ms. Chetana S. 60,500.00

7 Scientific Officer Dr. M. S. Ravi Kumar 59,230.00

8 Scientific Officer Dr. Rohit Kumar H. G. 54,038.00

9 Scientific Officer Mr. Satyakumar Sharma 52,938.00

10 Scientific Officer Mr. Viswakeerthy S. 40,480.00

11 Engineer Ms. Soumya Vaidya 49,913.00

12 Engineer Ms. Savita N. Patil 49,913.00

13 Consultant Ms. Anitha Narayan 33,000.00

14 Project Coordinator Ms. Sunitha R. 30,613.00

15 Administrative Officer Mr. Swamy C. 57,448.00

16 Assistant Administrative Officer

Mr. Nanjundaswamy K. P. 38,088.00

17 Assistant Accounts Superintendent

Ms. Pavithra Devi S. 30,250.00

18 Accountant Ms. Sandhya R. 29,975.00

19 Accountant Ms. Sumithra M. 28,875.00

20 Accountant Mr. Manusrinivasa T. 27,500.00

21 Accountant Ms. Chandrakala A. 29,282.00

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22 Assistant Accountant Ms. Rakshitha J. 19,800.00

23 Personal Assistant Ms. Renuka Selvi S. 43,244.00

24 Personal Assistant Mr. Krishna K. C. 33,275.00

25 Personal Assistant Ms. Divya Giridhar P. 24,957.00

26 Personal Assistant Ms. Ramya S.N. 38,500.00

27 Personal Assistant to M.D Mr. Santhosh Kumar R. 23,000.00

28 Stenographer Ms. Uma Maheshwari V. P. 29,425.00

29 Stenographer Ms. Nisarga M. 22,688.00

30 Stenographer Ms. Swathi K. M. 16,638.00

31 Data Entry Operator Ms. Shruthi G.R. 19,000.00

32 Office Assistant Mr. Shanthkumar M. B. 21,313.00

33 Office Assistant Mr. Vijaykumar V. 31,400.00

34 Office Assistant Sri Venkatesh T. 18,302.00

35 Driver Mr. Raju 21,629.00

36 Driver Mr. Shivappa Shivanagi 20,570.00

37 Driver Mr. Rajanna K.S. 23,851.00

38 Attender Mr. Lokesh K. N. 16,638.00

39 Attender Mr. Thimmesha 15,882.00

40 Attender Mr. Mahesh C.N. 17,188.00

41 Attender Mr. Shivakumar 14,300.00

42 Attender Mr. Krishne Gowda S. 17,394.00

43 Attender Mr. Shashidara N. 17,160.00

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4(1) b(xi) The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made (as on 31.11.2018)

The budget allocated for FY: 2018-‘19

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Head of Account Description Budget Allocated to KSTePS (Rs. in Lakhs)

Budget Released to

KSTePS (Rs. in Lakhs)

1 3425-60- 200-0-01 (059)

Assistance to Scientific Institutions/Other Programs

1698.00 849.00

2 3425-60-200-0-16 (059)

Science & Technology Schemes

2800.00 1400.00

3 3425-60-200-0-19 (059)

Promotion of S&T programs including Nano

200.00 100.00

4 3425-60-200-0-20 (059)

Assistance to District Science Centres/Other Programs

700.00 350.00

5 3425-60- 200-0-20 (115)

Assistance to District Science Centres/Outsource salary

122.00 61.00

6 3425-60-600-0-02-(059)

Vision Group on Science & Technology (VGST)

808.00 404.00

7 3425-60-600-0-03-(059)

Karnataka Fund for Infrastructure Strengthening in Science and Technology in Higher Educational Institutions (K-FIST Level 1 and Level 2)

1000.00 500.00

Total 7328.00 3664.00

4(1) b(xii) The manner of execution of subsidy programs, including the amounts allocation and the details of beneficiaries of such programs

No subsidy programs are available in this Department.

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4(1) b(xiii) Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorization granted by it

Not Applicable 4(1) b(xiv) Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form

Details of programs implemented are given in the website of KSTePS http://ksteps.karnataka.gov.in. 4(1) b(xv) The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or reading room, if maintained for a public use

General public can obtain the information through KSTePS website. There is no separate library maintained by KSTePS. 4(1) b(xvi) The names, designations and other particulars of the public information officers

Appellate Authority Public Information Officer Assistant Public

Information Officer

Sri Gaurav Gupta, IAS

Principal Secretary to Govt.,

Dept. of IT. BT and S&T/

Chairman, KSTePS

Dept. of IT, BT and S&T,

Government of Karnataka,

6th Floor, 5th Stage, MS

Building, Ambedkar Veedhi,

Bengaluru-01

Phone: 080-2228 0562/ 080-

2203 2434 /080-22374314

Fax: 080-2228 8340

Email: itbtsec@karnataka.gov.in

Dr. H. Honne Gowda

Special Director (Technical),

DST / Managing Director,

KSTePS

Karnataka Science and

Technology Promotion

Society (KSTePS), 3rd Floor,

"Vijnana Bhavana", No.24/2,

21st Main Road,

Banashankari 2nd Stage,

Bengaluru- 70

Email: ksteps.dst@

gmail.com

Ph No. :080-26711166

Dr. R. T. Venkatesh

Senior Scientific Officer

Karnataka Science and

Technology Promotion

Society (KSTePS), 3rd

Floor, "Vijnana Bhavana",

No.24/2, 21st Main Road,

Banashankari 2nd Stage,

Bengaluru- 70

Email: ksteps.dst@

gmail.com

Ph No. :080-26711166

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www.ksteps.

karnataka.gov.in

www.ksteps.

karnataka.gov.in

4(1) b(xvii) Such other information as may be prescribed and thereafter update these applications every year Nil

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Annexure-1 Governing Body:

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Name and Address Designation

1 Principal Secretary to Govt., Department of IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka

Chairman

2 Principal Secretary to Govt. (B&R) Dept. of Finance, Govt. of Karnataka

Member

3 Commissioner, Collegiate Education, GOK Member

4 Deputy Secretary to S&T, Department of IT, BT and S&T, GOK

Member

5 Director, Jawaharlal Neharu Planetarium, Bengaluru Member

6 Executive Secretary, Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Bengaluru

Member

7 Director, Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), Bengaluru

Member

8 Director, Dept. of State Education Research and training (DSERT), Bengaluru

Member

9 Special Director (Technical), Dept. of S&T, Govt. of Karnataka

Member