Mandate & Vision

Mandate

To make the Department as the nodal agency to implement and co-ordinate all the S&T activities in the state.
To popularize and promote science and technology in the state.
To formulate policy statements in science and technology and guidelines based on local problems and environmental factors.
To identify local specific problems and address it through strategic research.
To uplift the economic status of the rural population through interventions with Science and Technology.
To advocate in bringing the latest technology in the state for socio-economic development.
To develop science and technology and its application through research and harnessing the indigenous traditional science and technology know-how.
To identify priority areas of Science, Technology & Environmental needs for long term development of the State.

Vision

To see a day when the interventions of S&T will make our local farmers fully self reliant in socio-economic status without jeopardizing their rich cultural heritage and environment.
To make Nagaland self sufficient in energy by harnessing potent wind, water and solar resources through development and application of appropriate technology.
To enjoy a good communication system across the state vis-a-vis exploration and harnessing the natural resources sustainably to its full potential through Space Technology applications.
To make the Ecosystem of Nagaland sustainable.