National Policy on Science and Technology and Innovation

Scientific Policy Resolution 1958

The main objective is to nurture, promote and sustain science and scientific research. This policy aims to bring the benefits of acquiring and applying scientific knowledge to the people. This policy encourages research in all scientific fields. This plan emphasizes on developing infrastructure for scientific research and making them available properly.

Technology Policy Statement 1983

This plan is part of the government's policy of achieving technological self-sufficiency and efficiency. The main objectives of this policy are to coordinate socio-economic projects and implement the National Innovation System. According to the Technology Policy Statement, the government distributes materials for the implementation of this policy and sends detailed instructions to various ministries and agencies in this regard.

Science and Technology Policy 2003

The main objectives are to bring investment and innovation and implement the use of science and technology in the country. The Science and Technology Policy 2003 was a policy prepared in consideration of the changes in the scientific research sector in line with the changes in the economic sector during the liberalization phase of 1990. It was decided to invest heavily in the research and development sector with the aim of increasing the investment in GDP to 2%.

Science and Technology Innovation Policy 2013

The science policy was launched with the aim of speeding up and stabilizing the welfare activities of the people as science and technology started accelerating national development. To promote the innovation ecosystem led by science and technology in the country, and to link science, technology and innovation with socio-economic priorities.

Science and Technology Innovation Policy 2020

Aims to bring about profound changes by promoting research at the individual and official levels of short-term and long-term projects. This policy helps in identifying the limitations and strengths of the Indian science and technology sector, making the Indian science and technology sector more efficient and providing its benefits in the socio-economic field.

Main Objectives

• To foster a scientific mindset among all sections of society and increase employment opportunities through the use of science and technology.

• To enhance India's scientific performance by providing world-class infrastructure and make India one of the top five scientific powers in the world.

• To seek effective implementation of research results in the socio-commercial sector by including private participation and new technologies in the field of scientific and technological research.