The
Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC)
was established in 1974 and is an apex body through
which the Department of Science and Technology
(DST), Govt. of India promotes R&D programmes
in newly emerging and challenging areas of science
and engineering. SERC is composed of eminent scientists,
technologists drawn from various universities/national
laboratories and Industry. This Council is assisted
by Programme Advisory Committees (PACs) in various
disciplines of Science & Engineering.