Science and technology policy - 2003

摘要

The Government has unveiled a new Science and Technology Policy Statement which follows in the footsteps of the Scientific Policy Resolution (1958) and Science and Technology Policy Statement (1983). After intensive dialogue involving scientists, technologists, social scientists, activists, politicians, administrators and concerned citizens which also involved a draft on the web for discussion, the final version has been approved and announced at the 90th Session of the Indian Science Congress at Bangalore. The main policy objectives are to advance scientific temper and fully integrate science and technology into all spheres of national activity on a sustainable basis. It would foster scientific research in universities and other institutions and create suitable employment opportunities in the S&T sector. Women would be ensured full and equal participation. There would be necessary autonomy and freedom of functioning for academic institutions. Full potential of science would be harnessed to accomplish national strategic objectives with encouragement for research and innovation in areas of relevance for the economy and society. Mechanisms would be strengthened for technology development evaluation, absorption and upgradation from concept to utilization. An IPR regime would be formulated for speedy and effective domestic commercialization of such inventions. Special emphasis would be placed on forecasting, prevention and mitigation of natural hazards. International cooperation would continue to be encouraged.