The Science & Technology Department of Government of Assam aims to provide S&T inputs for sustained economic development of the State and also to promote activities connected with (a) Harnessing of Solar, Wind, Biomass and other forms of non-conventional and renewable energy. (b) Investigation of sites for harnessing microhydel resources and implementing projects related thereto (c) Scientific land use to improve productivity through remote sensing and GIS techniques and for (e) Popularising the use of Science for socio-economic benefit. The main objective of the Department is to provide a comprehensive environment to the avenues of science a systematic and transparent effort to focus on the commitment of promotion and popularization of Science in the State Assam.