Building upon the promotional activities carried out as part of the Nano Science and Technology Initiative (NSTI) in the highly promising and competitive area of Nano Science and Technology, the Government of India launched a Mission on Nano Science and Technology (Nano Mission) in May 2007. An allocation of Rs. 1000 crore for 5 years has been made. The Department of Science and Technology is the nodal agency for implementing the Nano Mission. For further details about DST's activities in Nano Science and Technology and the Nano Mission, please visit the Nano Mission website