The Science and Engineering Research Board Act, 2008
5. Oversight
Committee of Experts. -
1.
Subject
to the rules made in this behalf, the Board shall constitute an Oversight
Committee of Experts consisting of experts, eminent scientists and academics to
advise and assist the Board.
2.
The
Oversight Committee shall consist of the following persons, namely:-
i.
a
scientist of eminence and international repute- Chairperson;
ii.
Secretary
to the Government of India in the Department of Science and Technology, ex
officio-Vice-Chairperson;
iii.
Presidents
of Indian National Science Academy, Indian Academy of Sciences and Indian
National Academy of Engineering, ex officio-Members;
iv.
not
more than three members to be appointed by the Central Government from amongst
distinguished experts in different areas of science and technology; and
v.
Secretary
to the Board, ex officio-Member.