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From Honourable Shivaraj V.Patil, Minister of State, Science and Technology, Atomic Energy, Space, Electronics & Ocean Development, New Delhi Letter D.O.No.DST/State-S&T/Mos-83 dated 26.12.1983. Order: The High Power Committee headed by Dr.Malcolm S.Adisheshiah to establish an Autonomous Science and Technology Foundation in Tamilnadu, made certain recommendations. The State Planning Commission, who studied the recommendations of the High Power Committee and the suggestions of Dr.Y.Nayudamma, recommended to Government the establishment of a State Level Council for Science and Technology with the objective (a) to maintain liaison between Government of India and the State (b) to initiate, direct and coordinate research activities of Government Departments, Universities and other Professional bodies, with a view to aid Development of Scientific Research in the State. The Planning Commission among other things, recommended the formation of a State Council for Science and Technology and submitted detailed project report along with the draft Memorandum of Association for the State Science & Technology Council.