State Science & Technology Programme (SSTP) formerly known as ‘Scheme for Assistance for development of State S & T Councils’ is the only scheme of the Central Government focussed on the specific objective of promotion of Science & Technology in the States. The scheme, formulated at the instance of planning commission, is being implemented by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India since 1981. The catalytic core and programme support of DST has encouraged and facilitated State Science & Technology Councils to act as nodal organization for planning, formulating, evaluating and implementing Science & Technology activities at State level. The core support of DST has enabled State S & T councils to equip themselves with requisite S & T manpower and office infrastructure which has contributed to their effective functioning. The programmatic support, on the other hand, aims to demonstrate, through carefully chosen projects, the role State S & T councils can play in the development process of the State.