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Subject: General Science
Topic: Science and Technological Development in India
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Science and Technology Infrastructure: Scientific and technological activities in India are carried out under a wide set-up consisting of Central government, State Governments, higher educational sector, pubic and private sector industry and non-profit institutions/associations. Notable among these are: the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). In addition, there are many laboratories of various departments / ministries, viz. Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Electronics, Department of Space, Department of Ocean Development. Defence Research and Development Organisation, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources and the Ministry of Science and Technology. Further, there are over 1,200 in-house research and development units in industrial undertakings supporting research in their respective industries.
New Science and Technology Policy 2003 : The policy outlines the approach to S & T governance, optimal utilisation of existing physical and knowledge resources, development of innovative technologies, systems and technologies for mitigation and management of natural hazards, generation and management of intellectual property and creation of awareness amongst general masses about the use and benefits of science and technology.