The STAC mechanism covers 24 socio-economic ministries.
In 2003, a Inter-Sectoral Science and Technology Advisory Committee (IS-STAC) was set up to provide a forum for the Member Secretaries of STACs, other scientists and technologists to share the expertise and experience and provide additional tools in decision making processes vis-à-vis socio-economic development
DST formed a new consolidated programme ‘Science for Equity, Empowerment and Development (SEED)’ for providing technology solutions for challenges in rural and urban areas for the disadvantaged sections of the society.
