The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) is one of India's leading think tanks, with a mission to enrich policymaking with innovative approaches using science and technology for a sustainable, secure and inclusive society.
Read Moreis the maximum projected increase in monsoon rainfall for the central states of India under the medium-emission scenario in the 2030s, as per a CSTEP study
CSTEP works in critical areas such as environment, energy and strategic materials to enable sustainable growth. We are also involved in cutting-edge research that incorporates Artificial Intelligence for social good and computational tools and modelling to provide solutions for complex developmental issues in India.
CSTEP's technical brief ‘The Potential to Electrify Freight Transportation in India’ assesses the benefits of electrifying freight vehicles in India, while examining the infrastructure and implementation solutions.
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Human-induced climate change has caused widespread adverse impacts and related losses and damages to nature and people, beyond climate variability.
- Dr Indu K Murthy, Sector Head - Climate, Environment and Sustainability in The Hindu
Over the past few decades, extreme climate events in India (such as floods, cyclones, and heat waves) have caused widespread damage and human suffering. We had the hottest March yet in 2022, with 280 heatwaves across the country — the highest in 12 years. In 2020, cyclone Amphan, one of the most powerful cyclones ever recorded, is estimated to have destroyed 17 lakh hectares of agricu
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"CSTEP has been by far, one of our best investments in India. CSTEP marries very well the policy needs with the capacity to provide top-level advice."
- Leonardo Lacerda, Former Director, Environment, Oak Foundation
"Two key values I have witnessed at CSTEP are integrity and humility, because of which they have managed to build very good long-term relationships."
- Dr Samar Verma, Former Programme Manager, IDRC
"CSTEP is a good and trustworthy partner. They understand the multi-faceted and interconnected challenges that we face and have used their abilities in economics, science and IT to inform the policy world in which we work together."
- Krishan Dhawan, Former CEO, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation
“I would like to congratulate CSTEP for completing the source apportionment and emission inventory study for Bengaluru. I would also like to thank Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies for funding this important study. Results and interventions suggested by CSTEP will be important to frame targeted control measures that can be implemented in a phased manner so that Bengaluru city can be removed from the non-attainment category framed by NCAP. I request CSTEP to help us with the financial estimate of the control measures, considering the resource availability.”
- Shri Vijaykumar Gogi, IFS, Former Chairman, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB)
"Bengaluru faces the risk of deterioration in air quality resulting from rapid urbanisation, accompanied by a massive increase in transportation, construction, and industrial activities. I congratulate the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy for conducing the timely source apportionment and emissions inventory studies, which highlight ways to achieve cleaner air through data-centric, cost-effective, and pragmatic policy interventions."
- Dr Anshu Bharadwaj, CEO, Shakti Sustainable Energy FoundationSAFARI tool is now part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC's) Assessment Report (AR) 6 scenarios database.
