India is likely to unveil a new science policy next year which will give primacy to global competitiveness on scientific discoveries and evolving affordable solutions through science.
“The government plans to bring in a new science, technology and innovation policy in 2013,” Vayalar Ravi, Science and Technology Minister said addressing participants of the Second National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) here.
The new Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy is expected to help in achieving faster, sustainable and inclusive growth and proposes to introduce sound measurement systems based on global experience.
Emphasis of the policy will be to provide a renewed impetus for the science and technology sector while creating a vibrant innovation ecosystem that is intertwined with the overall S&T strategy.
The Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh is expected to unveil the STI Policy on January 3 next at the Centenary session of the Indian Science Congress in Kolkata.