 The initial push for breaking the inertia was given by the groups from the All India Science Teacher Association (Physics study group) and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).They were joined in 1973 by a group from the University of Delhi which went on to take academic responsibility for the programme.IIT's, National Universities, Post Graduate colleges and various other institutes of national importance further contributed to the growth of HSTP.The curriculum was developed in collaboration between the university faculty and school science teachers.