Centre for Cooperation in Science & Technology among Developing Societies(CCSTDS)
Promoted by Indian National Science Academy(INSA) in Association with Scientific Agencies & Departments
To promote co-operation in Science & Technology between India and other developing countries for mutual benefit.
To provide a forum for sharing experience in the design and development of useful programmes in S & T including exchange of information, science communication, traditional knowledge and IPR related activities.
To organize training/workshops on topics of emerging importance including science policy.
To encourage mobility of scientists especially young scientists from Developing Countries to pursue training in Indian institutions.
To project India as an International hub for S & T Training.
To exchange co-operative endeavour in areas of mutual interests and concerns such as bio-diversity and sustainable development, waste management, technology management etc.