institute of nano science and technology sahibzada ajit singh nagar punjab
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali The Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) (Hindi: नानो-विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान) Mohali (Punjab) is an autonomous institution of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India under the Society Registration Act, 1960.[1] Under the umbrella of National Mission on Nano Science and Technology (NANO MISSION),[2] which aims to promote growth and outreach of nanoscience and technology to benefit the country, INST[3] has been set up to undertake research and generate products/devices and technology in the area of Nanoscience and Technology.[4] INST has started its operations from January 2013, under the directorship of Professor Ashok K Ganguli.[5] The institute aims to carry out research in the diverse and rapidly growing areas of nanoscience and technology with specific emphasis on the following areas: agricultural nanotechnology, sensors, medical nanotechnology, microfluidics based technologies, nanotechnology based solutions for energy and environment, nanobiotechnology.[5]