About APCOST

Recognizing the importance of Science & Technology for the overall Socio-economic development of State, during sixth five year plan, the Government of India desired to establish the State Councils and the responsibility is vested with the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.The Government of Andhra Pradesh established the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Science & Technology (APCOST) during the year 1986. APCOST is now operating its activities from APCOST- Regional Science Centre (RSC) Complex, Bhavanipuram, Vijayawada 520 012.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has appointed Dr. Y.Aparna as Member Secretary who works under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister. APCOST is identifying the areas where Science & Technology can be applied for development activities and to achieve goals of the State, with a particular emphasis to eliminate poverty, unemployment and develop the activities of Scientific and Technological Research in order to promote the S & T application.