Launch of DBT-Star College Mentorship Programme by Dr Jitendra Singh, Hon'ble MoS (IC), S&T

DBT is committed to the values of Pursuit of excellence, academic and intellectual freedom, creativity and innovation, diversity, cooperation and communication along with accountability. The Star College scheme was launched for improving critical thinking and ‘hands on’ experimental work at undergraduate (College) level in sciences. A total of 278 undergraduate colleges across the country are currently being supported under the Scheme.

The Mentorship Programme will help towards the concept of networking; hand holding and outreach; under which the college/institution is expected to organize workshops/meetings per month; handhold at colleges particularly in the rural areas or lesser endowed areas and conduct outreach activities with government schools.