Department of Ocean Development - Describes research programmes, budget, and has the annual report. ENVIS Environmental Information System - Links and other details about environmental information on the web. Provided by NIC. Department of Biotechnology - Provides support of commercial development of this field by providing grants, creating technology parks and related institutions. Lists purpose, organizational structure, programs and research centers. Department of Science & Technology - Coordinates, supports, and oversees scientific activities and research in the country. Indian Bureau of Mines - Principal function is the conservation and rational use of mineral resources. Functions under the Ministry of Mines and Minerals. Central Zoo Authority - Oversees zoos and captive wildlife; coordinates breeding programmes, and captive conservation measures. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Promotes the development of indigenous technologies and resources. Includes features on special projects and business areas. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services - Provide ocean information and advisory services to the society, industry, government, and scientific community. Vigyan Prasar - Popularises science and technology. Website has wide variety of science related information for schools. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board - Describes the board's functions, permissions given, and publications. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) - Provides details of spacecraft, launchers, facilities, space science activities, and links to related Indian government bodies. Department for Scientific and Industrial Research - Supports a range of industrial research projects.