New Delhi, Sept 18 : The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the establishment of an autonomous ‘Institute of Nano Science and Technology Mohali’ under the Department of Science and Technology at a total cost of Rs. 142.45 crores for 11th Plan Period as a registered society.

This will intensify activities in Nano Science and Technology by promoting the basic research, infrastructure development, human resource development, international collaborations and public private partnerships. (ANI)