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DR. ANITA AGGARWAL

Member Governing Body-NBEMS
Head of Scientific Divisions (HOD) & Scientist 'F'
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Immunology, M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry), B.Sc. (Chemistry Hons.)
D.O.B: 13-08-1972

Dr. Anita Aggarwal is serving as the Head of Scientific Divisions at DST. Her leadership extends across
several high-impact divisions and cells that are critical to India's scientific and social infrastructure:

• Head, SEED Division: Leads the Science for Equity, Empowerment and Development (SEED)
division, which focuses on providing technological solutions for the empowerment of Scheduled Castes,
Scheduled Tribes and other marginalized communities through Science Technology & Innovation Hubs.
• Head, Medical Devices and Technology Cell (MDTC): Oversees the development and indigenization
of medical devices, ensuring that healthcare technology is accessible and advanced.
• Head, Technology Development and Transfer (TDT): Until recently, she spearheaded the TDT
division, implementing programs such as Waste Management Technologies (WMT), Advanced
Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), and the establishment of Technology Enabling Centres (TEC)
in universities.
• State Science & Technology Programme (SSTP): Managed the coordination of S&T activities across
various Indian states to strengthen local scientific ecosystems.

Key Achievements & Contributions
Research Experience of 12 years in the field of biochemistry/immunology with a focus on cancer,
tuberculosis and anthrax.
She has authored over Twenty-five peer reviewed publications in international journals and three
publications in proceedings.

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