President
Former Vice Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University and
Arunachal University
Address to be delivered in STI Workshop at Tehran, Iran, July 26-31, 2015.
THIS PRESENTATION COVERS IN BRIEF
Indian S&T System
S&T Policy objectives and Scientific programs
launched under S&T policy
Industry-Academia Collaboration and need for TripleHelix Arrangement
An overview of the “Make in India” Program
Research, Communication and Popularization of
Science
Building Innovation Eco-System
Programs to develop innovative traits amongst
students (Eg. KVPY, Science Olympiads, INSPIRE
program etc.)
Highlights of International S&T Cooperation and MegaScience.
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Central
Socio-Economic
& Other Ministries
State Government
S&T Departments,
Institutions
S&T in
Non-Government
Organizations(NGOs)
Central Government
S&T Department,
Institutions
S&T System
In India
Independent
Research
Institutes
In-House R&D
In
Private Industry
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ANATOMY OF INDIAN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
AND INNOVATION SYSTEM
Socio economic
Ministries as users
of S&T outputs
Ministries and Departments
(dealing with S&T)
1. Ministry of Science and Technology
2. Ministry of Earth Sciences
3. Ministry of Environment and Forests
4. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
5. Ministry of Agriculture
6. Ministry of Communications & Information Tech.
7. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
8. Ministry of Human Resource Development
9. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
10. Ministry of Power
11. Ministry of Defense
12. Department of Atomic Energy
13. Department of Space
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S&T INSTITUTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi
Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore
Indian National Academy of Engineering, New Delhi
The National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad
The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata
Autonomous S&T Institutions (about 16)
Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment
Council (TIFAC is an autonomous organization aims to keep a
technology watch on global trends and formulating preferred
technology options)
National Innovation Foundation
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FOUNDATION OF S&T POLICY
Our S&T policy (2002) is anchored in our abiding belief
that for science and technology to grow,
It must be green,
It must be ethical,
It must have a human face,
It must be gender sensitive,
It must be region and context-specific,
It must reflect our enormous diversity and plurality, and
It must be dynamic and flexible.
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POLICY OBJECTIVES
Main objectives of India’s Science and Technology Policy:
To ensure food, agricultural, nutritional, environmental,
water, health and energy security of the people on a
sustainable basis.
To vigorously foster scientific research in universities
and other academic institutions; and attract the brightest
young persons to careers in science and technology.
To promote the empowerment of women in all science
and technology.
To establish an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) regime.
To promote international science and technology
cooperation.
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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS UNDER
S&T POLICY
Intensification of Research in High Priority Areas
(IRHPA)
Integrated Science Olympiad Program
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (Science Incentive
Plan for Children)
Programs related to young scientist and HR
development
Swarana Jayanti (Golden Jubilee) Fellowships
Fast Track Scheme For Young Scientists (FAST) (below
35 years, up to Rs. 1.7 million)
Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen
Areas of Science and Technology (BOYSCAST)
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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS UNDER
S&T POLICY (CONTD.)
Utilization of the Scientific Expertise of Retired
Scientists (USERS)
National Science and Technology Management
Information System (NSTMIS)
Regional Sophisticated Instrumentation Centres
(RSICs)
Fund for improvement of S&T (FIST) infrastructure in
academic institutions
Assistance to professional bodies and
seminar/symposia
International travel assistance for participation in
conferences abroad
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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS UNDER
S&T POLICY (CONTD.)
National Council for Science and Technology
Communication (NCSTC)
Scientific and Engineering Research Council (SERC)
Instrumentation Development Program (IDP)
Technology Development Board (TDB)
Science and society
Women empowerment through S&T
Programs under International Cooperation
Project support to scientists and technologists in
challenging areas
Unit and core group around an outstanding scientist
Training programs involving young scientists
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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS UNDER
S&T POLICY (CONTD.)
Technology Mission on WAR for Water (Winning,
Augmentation and Renovation)
Solar Energy Research Initiatives
National Mission on Nano Science & Technology
National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem
(NMSHE)
National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate
Change (NMSKCC)
Clean Coal Technology Initiative
National Program On Carbon Sequestration Research
India Innovation Fund
Innovate in India Fund (USD 250 million) by Infosys
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FELLOWSHIPS/AWARDS
Ramanujan Fellowships (DST)
(http://dst.gov.in/whats_new/ramanujan_fellowship.pdf)
Swarnajayanti Fellowship (DST)
(http://dst.gov.in/about_us/ar00-01-sr-swarnajayanthi.htm)
Ramalingaswami Fellowship (DBT)
(http://dbtindia.nic.in/research/researchfmain.html)
Visiting Scientist from Abroad (DBT)
(www.dbtindia.nic.in)
C.V. Raman Int. Fellowship (DST, Africa Program)
INDIA’S STRENGTH IN S&T
Highly competitive world class S&T man-power
Strong Science and Mathematics base in Schools and
Colleges education
Traditional knowledge System
Information Technology and Soft-wares
Highly reputed management institutions
Process Chemistry
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
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INDIA’S EMERGENCE AS
GLOBAL R&D PLATFORM
60 global players set up R&D centers in India in last five years
General Electric R&D Centre – 1000 PhD’s
Many pharmaceutical, IT and telecommunication companies have
established their R&D units in India
Strong networking with public sector R&D labs.
Indian S&T annual budget is $ 18.8 billion ($ 62 billion on PPP)
Current Investment on R&D is about 1.0% of the GDP
Nearly 65% is contributed by Public and 35% by Private Sector
Government has plans to increase expenditure on R&D to 2% by
2017
Schemes Launched by Government and Private Sectors
No.
Scheme/program/initiative
Launched by
Area/Sector
1 Small Business Innovation Research Initiative (SBIRI) -2007-08 Govt/Department of
Biotechnology
2 NASSCOM-ICICI Knowledge Park Fund - 2008
Private
3 Fund for Accelerating Start-ups in Technology (FAST) - 2008 DSIR
Biotechnology and related
fields
ICT software
All areas
4 Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme (2008)
Private/FICCI
All areas
5 Pharmaceuticals R&D Support
Program (PRDSF) – 2004
Govt/DST
Pharma and drug
development
6 Techno-entrepreneur promotion programme (TePP) – 1998
Govt/DSIR,TIFAC
All areas
7 Technology Development and Demonstration Programme
(TDDP) – 1993 & Technology Development Board (1996)
8 Home Grown Technology (HGT) Program - 1992
9 Sponsored Research and Development (SPREAD) - 1989
Govt/DSIR
All Areas
Govt/DST,TIFAC
Govt/DST
10 Technology Development & Utilization Programme for Women 2007
11 New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative
(NMITLI) - 2003
12 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme (from 1990s)
Govt/DST
All Areas
All areas – research –industry
links
All areas for women
CSIR – Public –Private
Partnership
All IITs and UGC
All areas
All areas
Total Outlay USD =62.3 billion (PPP), 1 Billion USD = Rs. 6400 Cr
The World’s R&D spending was approximately one trillion dollars in 2010.
Rank
Country
Expenditures
on R&D
(billions
of US$, PPP),
%
of GDP PPP
Expenditures
on R&D per
capita
(US$ PPP),
Year
1
United States
405.3
2.7%
1,275.64
2011
2
China
337.5
2.08%
248.16
2013
3
Japan
160.3
3.67%
1,260.42
2011
4
Germany
69.5
2.3%
861.04
2011
5
South Korea
65.4
4.36%
1,307.90
2012
6
France
42.2
1.9%
640.91
2011
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United Kingdom
38.4
1.7%
602.78
2011
8
India
36.1
0.9%
29.07
2011
9
Russia
32.8
1.0%
240.62
2013
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Iran
0.7
0.12%
9.08
2014
Iran Data Reference: http://www.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=13930215000513
Industry-Academia collaboration in India
The lack of strong linkage between universities and
the industry is due to:
 The faculty having low or no industrial experience
or exposure;
 Limited opportunity for industrial internship
 No-risk taking attitude of Industry
 Unwillingness of the faculty to take up target
oriented time bound projects
 Chronic dependency of our industry on foreign
collaboration;
Novel and notable initiatives to promote industryuniversity collaborations
A Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) was
established at IIT, Madras 1973. Industries from all sectors utilize the expertise and
facilities of the Institute.
IIT Delhi, established a Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT).
It acts as an interface between the institute and industry.
The BITS. Pilani has created a number of institutionalized linkages with industry.
The Tiruchi Regional Engineering College, Tiruchi :- Set up in 1989 the Tiruchi
Regional Engineering College Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Park
(TRECSTEP) conducts one-month long entrepreneurial development programs.
About 64 new industrial units were set up by the trainee at TRECSTEP.
University of Pune : The University of Pune established Science, Technology and
Entrepreneurship Park (UPSTEP) in 1986, to provide test and certification facilities
and consultancy services.
NASSCOM and UGC have jointly undertaken a Faculty Development Program for
upgrading the skill-sets and knowledge base of the existing technical faculty.
Novel and notable initiatives to promote industryuniversity collaborations
NASSCOM and AICTE : UPDATING SKILLS :
In 2012, the National Association of Software and Service Companies
(NASSCOM) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
signed an MoU to develop a manpower base for the software sector.
Higher Education Forums: Regional Intel Higher Education
programs Regional Intel Higher Education programs (RIHEP) provide
a venue to foster interaction between Intel and leading universities
worldwide.
BIRAC and ABLE Collaboration : Biotechnology Industry
Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and Association of
Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE) signed an Agreement to act
as knowledge partner in order to manage technical knowledge,
Interactions with the private biotech industry, inputs for policy making,
dissemination of schemes through workshops and seminars.
Recent initiatives of Government of India
As the most funding (65%) for Research and Development in India
comes from the Government side. There is an urgent need for more
contribution from industry in research,
• The industry must engage itself more in terms of funding as well as in skill
development, innovation and entrepreneurship.
• The gap between the academia and industry has to be bridged to enhance
employability of our people
The Ministry of HRD, Government of India has set up three task forces:
a)
b)
c)
Research, innovation and entrepreneurship
Skill and employability
Ways to foster institutional mechanism
The recommendations of these task forces are of wider perspective.
The Government is keen to promote top end research for skill building
and the plans to foster ties with academia, industry and the Government.
There is a need to transform our academic institutions from centres
of knowledge dissemination to hubs of knowledge creation,
Perhaps the Triple Helix Model will be the answer
TRIPLE HELIX MODEL
UNIVERSITY-BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT
Triple helix model attempts to capture
transformation of roles and
relationships among the emerging
primary institutional triad of
University-Business-Government.
Triple helix becomes a platform for
institution formation, the creation of
new organizational formats to promote
innovation, such as incubators,
science parks and venture capital
firms and endorse a culture of PPP.
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SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
RESEARCH BOARD (SERB)
SERB is created on the line of US NSF with full
autonomy, flexibility and enhanced budget to promote
basic research in Science and Engineering.
This has become necessary to be able to effectively
respond to the fast-changing contours of advanced
research and ever-increasing global competition.
The Science and Engineering Research Board Bill, 2008
was passed by the Lok Sabha on December 12, 2008
and by the Rajya Sabha on December 19, 2008.
ENHANCE SUPPORT FOR
RESEARCH
Technology Systems Programs
Support in the fields of Molecular Electronics, Conducting Polymers, Non-invasive
Bio-sensors, Glass Technology, Technology for Bio-fuels, Water Purification
Promotion of University Research
and Scientific Excellence (PURSE)
Large grants are given to selected Universities on the basis of their research out
put to strengthen research infrastructure.
Consolidation of University
Research for Innovation and
Excellence (CURIE)
Funds are given to selected Women Universities to strengthen research
infrastructure.
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATION (NCSTC)
The Council is an Apex Organisation of the Government of India that
Endeavours to

Communicate Science and Technology
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Stimulate Scientific and Technological temper

Coordinate and orchestrate such efforts
The main objective are

to create excitement concerning advances in Science &
Technology

to enable informed decision-making at the grass roots level

to encourage intelligent debate on developmental issues
NCSTC has played a pioneering role and blazed new trails on the
Indian science popularization scene.
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MAJOR PROGRAMS OF NCSTC
Bharat Jan Vigyan Jatha (BJVJ-1987)
Largest ever science communication experiments in India, perhaps
in the world. Involved 26 voluntary groups. Five Groups covering
25,000 kms,
Bharat Jan Gyan Vigyan Jatha (BJGVJ-1992)
In BJGVJ-1992, some 2600 voluntary agencies/other groups,
spread over nearly 375 districts with some 400 Groups, at about
50,000 locations all over the country reaching nearly a fourth of our
population.
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A flagship program of NCSTC organized every year since 1993 on Dec. 27-31.
School Student below K-12 (Age group 11-17 years) participate
About 1.2 million school students get involved and mentored by 1,00,000
teachers
Children first make their presentation at district level congress, screened in
projects participate in next level i.e. level CSC then in grand finale.
600 best projects participate in national event of CSC
Two best and potential projects participate in annual session of Indian
Science Congress.
Participation of foreign child scientists viz. From ASEAN & SAARC countries
are now encouraged
Students conduct mini-research projects of topics of social relevance
They work in a team and make presentations of their findings before experts
The projects are evaluated and awarded
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NATIONAL TEACHERS SCIENCE CONGRESS
NTSC started in 2003 with Science teachers presenting
papers of the specific topic of the year
This platform provides a forum to the teachers to enhance
their level of scientific awareness.
Communicating innovative concepts, share their creativity
in the methodologies of science education, besides
imparting innovativeness in sharing educative processes.
Participating teachers are induced to prove their localized
knowledge in respective field of S&T.
The 8th NTSC will held in mid-December and the topic will
be “Learning Science by Doing”.
Proceedings and declaration are brought out periodically.
MAJOR PROGRAMS OF NCSTC
Popular Science Books and Magazines
Have supported popular science publications in several
languages. The goal is to help bring out at least two popular
science magazines in all the 18 languages.
Ham and Community Radio
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Training
NCSTC Ham-Network (60 members)
Vigyan Prasar handles and runs the NCSTC Ham Club VU2NCT
Several Community Radios are supported by NCSTC
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Science Express
(www.sciencexpress.in)
Science Express (Phases V and VI) Biodiversity (2011-13)
GLIMPSES OF THE SCIENCE
EXPRESS
SCIENCE EXPRESS
A TRAILBLAZING SUCCESS
Science Express is an innovative mobile exhibition mounted on a
specially designed 16 coach AC train
Began journey across India since October 2007
After the successful tour across India in four phases,
Since 2012, this iconic train is running as 'Science Express - Biodiversity
Special (SEBS)'
The Science Express exhibition train has traveled over 100,000 km.
With over 10 million visitors at its 300 halts and 1200 exhibition days till
date, Science Express is the largest, longest and most visited mobile
science exhibition perhaps in the world.
30000 participants in Climate Change Platform activities
Over 1000 stories/news items in known newspapers, over 50 hours on TV
Channels/ AIR/ FM Radios.
150 highly trained, motivated Science Communicators to guide the
students
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GLOBAL INNOVATION INDEX
India continued its dismal performance on Global
Innovation Index for the sixth consecutive year
from 56th rank in 2010, 62nd rank in 2011, 64th in
2012, 66th in 2013, and 76th in 2014.
Singapore (7th), Hong Kong(10th) and South
Korea (16th ) are the only Asian economies in the
top 20 on the Global Innovation Index in the year
2014 , the top innovator countries are:
(1) Switzerland, (2) United Kingdom, (3) Sweden,
(4) Finland, (5) Netherlands and (6) USA.
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WHAT IS INNOVATION?
Innovation can be defined as the application of
knowledge to create additional value and
wealth.
Innovation is not invention. Invention is the first
occurrence of an idea for a new product or
process while innovation is the first attempt to
carry it out into practice.
Innovation requires inspired application of
knowledge to create additional value.
We believe that innovation traits begins from birth
Mother’s role is very critical as she can lay the
foundation of design perception and innovation in
child with love, colours, shape, touch, sounds,
pictures and language.
We must focus on preparing effective modules for
mothers and child care centers to encourage
innovations.
In schools we shall minimize instructions and
remove fears from children’s mind.
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Indian Jugad Technology
Another Innovative attempt “Jugaad”
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Highly Innovative Indian Jugaad Technology
FAVOURABLE FACTORS FOR
INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Robust protection of intellectual property
Political stability
Efficient regulatory environment
Technical skills of the workforce
Quality IT and communications infrastructure
Availability of scientists and engineers
Availability of university graduates.
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DRIVING FACTORS FOR DEVELOPMENT
Discovery is scholarship driven
Solution based strategy is market &
society driven
Innovation is competition driven
In India the Innovation eco-system is relatively
weak on account of mismatch of development and
poor risk bearing capacity in the manufacturing
sector.
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ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
Set the right legal and technological
infrastructure in place.
Liberalize higher education, now.
Realize that innovation triggers growth. Provide
incentives to innovative organizations who
significantly invest in R&D.
Government could act an investor and invest
into venture funds that are professionally
managed
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ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Skill up-gradation of faculty to encourage
innovation.
Inculcate seeds of Innovation in students’
minds to have them evolve as entrepreneurs
Provide mentorship and resources to
innovators helping them converting ideas to
successful innovations
Every institute of higher learning need to
establish innovation center.
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NCSTC SUPPORT FOR INNOVATION
Initiative for Research and Innovation in Science
(IRIS)
IRIS is a joint initiative of CII, DST and Intel, for
encouraging and promoting the innovators among
school students (below 18 years).
It started in 2006 and completed 9 successful years.
Till 2014, a total of 82 Indian students who have won 102
awards and accolades at Intel ISEF competing against
more than 6 million high school students from across
the world.
Winners represented India at Intel Science &
Engineering Fair (ISEF) in LA in May 2014
IRIS
NCSTC SUPPORT FOR INNOVATION
(CONTD.)
India Innovation Initiative (I3)
India Innovation Initiative (I3) is being promoted jointly
by DST, CII & Agilent. I3 aims at creating an innovation ecosystem in the country by sensitizing, encouraging and
promoting innovators (above 18 years including grassroots
innovators) and facilitating the commercialization of the
innovations. It was launched in April 2009.
More than 250 innovators participated in 2009 and top
5 young innovators were awarded handsome cash prizes and
certificates.
NCSTC SUPPORT FOR INNOVATION
(CONTD.)
Regional Innovation Science Hubs for Inventors (RISHI):
Promotion of creativity amongst young people
Talented students are encouraging to pursue ideas
Three weeks internship is proposed
RISHI will be located at school, university with centre
of Science Education, Science Centre, Science City,
S&T based voluntary organisation,
Societies/Foundations promoting science talent and
Bal Bhavan.
Tentative cost will be Rs.25.00 lakhs per RISHI.
The International Science Olympiads
The International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO)
International Olympiad in Astronomy and
Astrophysics (IOAA)
The International Biology Olympiad (IBO)
The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO)
The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)
The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
Mathematics
First participation: 1989.
Number of participations: 27.
Gold medals: 11. Silver medals: 62. Bronze medals: 59.
Honourable mentions: 23.
KISHORE VAIGYANIC PROTSAHAN YOJANA
(YOUNG SCIENTISTS ENCOURAGEMENT PLAN)
The "Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana" (KVPY) is
a program started in 1999 by the Department of
Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
to encourage students who are studying Basic
Sciences to take up research career in Science.
Generous fellowships are provided up to the
pre-Ph.D. level to the selected KVPY Fellows.
UG: 1st-3rd years of – B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Integrated M.Sc. /M.S.
Monthly Fellowship – Rs. 5000, Annual Contingency Grant – Rs. 20000
PG: M. Sc. / 4th to 5th years of Integrated M.Sc. /M.S./M.Math./M.Stat.
Monthly Fellowship – Rs. 7000, Annual Contingency Grant – Rs. 28000
Some 500 fellowships are awarded every year in Basic Sciences,
Engineering and Medicine.
World’s largest single program launched by
DST in 2008 to attract millions of talented
students in Science and Research
(Initial funding is Rs. 2000 crore)
INSPIRE PROGRAM
INSPIRE program has three components:
Scheme for Early Attraction of Talents for Science
(SEATS)
Scholarships and mentoring for 1 million children between
age group of 10-17 years
Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
Scholarships for10000 students between age group of 1722 years
Assured Opportunity for Research Careers (AORC)
Fellowships for1000 scholars and faculty positions for
1000 between age group of 22-32 years
COMPONENTS OF INSPIRE AND THEIR
INTER-CONNECTIVITY
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Algae for Biofuel
(More than 15 million litres of algal oil per year)
Guayule for Latex
Corn for Plastic
Cockleburs for Velcro
(Two square inches of Velcro can hold 80 kg)
Lotus Plant for Nanotechnology
Golden triangle approach
for drug discovery
Traditional
Medicine
Modern
Medicine
Modern
Science
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Time: 15 years, Cost: $1.5 b
Could be a
winner in
21st century
Time: 3-5 yrs, Cost: $10-20 m
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NANOTECHNOLOGY
Nanotechnology is considered as the key technology of the 21st
century as it can offer solutions to many diverse problems from
environment to health.
It has limitless possibilities to create new things.
It opens up new opportunities for wealth creation and
employment generation.
The nanotechnology market is worth about $ 1 trillion. Currently,
the global R&D spending in this field is $ 3 billion and India’s
share is about $ 210 million (only 7%).
More than 30 institutions are involved in research and
teaching/training programs in Nanotechnology.
In 2001, India launched a major Nano-Science and Technology
Initiative and gets extramural support by all funding agencies.
(Rs. 10 billion for 2007-2012)
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COMPONENTS OF NANO
MISSION
Basic Research Promotion and HRD
(Individual
projects, Centers of Excellence, Educational Programmes in
Higher Institutions and Post Graduate Fellowships)
Nano Technology Applications
(Joint Industry &academia/R&D Projects, Nano Application and
Development Centers in selected areas, Nano Technology
Business Incubators)
International Collaborations
(Joint Centers in mutually beneficial areas )
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
India has achieved outstanding progress in almost all
the areas of IT during last 25 years.
Indian export of IT products and services now grows by
30%.
A network of 37 Software Technology Parks of India
(STPIs) helping about 8000 IT companies.
Multi-national companies have opened R&D Centers in
India and now frequently using “Made in India” and
“India Inside” insignia for their product promotion.
India is one of the select group of countries that has
developed super computer.
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International S&T Cooperation
International Science & Technology Cooperation is realized at three
levels, viz
 Bilateral Cooperation with developed and developing countries,
 Regional Cooperation such as with SAARC, ASEAN and BIMSTEC and
 Multilateral Cooperation through EU, TWAS, IBSA, BRICS, UNESCO and NAM.
Presently India has bilateral S&T cooperation agreements with 83
countries out of which the active cooperation is only with 44 countries.
 During the recent years the cooperation has strengthened significantly with
Australia, Canada, EU, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Russia, UK and USA.
 Cooperation with African countries has also been strengthened through India
Africa S&T Initiative.
The Department currently supports three bi-national S&T Centres
which are independent entities
 Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR / CEFIPRA)
 Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
 Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC)
India and Iran cooperation in S&T
India and Iran have signed an agreement for mutual cooperation in
the fields of Science and Technology in New Delhi on January 25,
2003. It was decided to set up of a Joint Committee for determining
the areas of mutual cooperation in the fields of:
• Information and Communication Technology;
• Biotechnology;
• Pharmaceutical Research;
• Food Technology etc
Envisages cooperation through, among others, visits and exchange of experts,
holding scientific and technological Workshops, implementation of Joint
Projects, training, exchange of experiences in regard of S&T infrastructure,
women entrepreneurship and technology in rural areas
Responsibility of implementing this Agreement rests with the Ministry of Science
& Technology of the Government of Republic of India and the Ministry of Science,
Research and Technology of Government of Islamic Republic of Iran.
INTERNATIONAL S&T COOPERATION
India has entered into Bilateral S&T Agreements
with 83 countries.
●Promotion of science-based decision-making,
●environmental and biodiversity protection, ●safe
drinking water, ●watershed management,
●agriculture, ●energy, ●basic space sciences,
●climate, ●HIV/AIDS, ●infectious and chronic
diseases, ●health and biomedical research,
●telemedicine, ●information and communication
technologies, ● sustainable development, etc
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REGIONAL S&T COOPERATION
Indo-EU Cooperation
Indo-ASEAN Cooperation
SAARC S&T Cooperation
BIMSTEC Program on S&T
Cooperation in NAM countries
S&T Cooperation between Indian Ocean Rim
Countries (IOR-ARC)
Indo-Africa S&T Program (Sir C.V. Raman Fellowships)
GLOBAL INNOVATION AND
TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (GITA)
Indo-Israel Initiative for Industrial R&D (i4RD) Programme
with MATIMOP Israeli Industry Centre for R&D, Israel
Indo-Canada S&T Cooperation Programme with
International Science & Technology Partnerships, Canada
(ISTP).
Indo-Taiwan Programme in S&T Cooperation with IndiaTaipei Association, Taiwan
Indo-ASEAN S&T Development Fund
Indo-Russian Collaboration in Developing & Exchanges in
IT with National Centre of Information Technology, Russia.
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SOME IDENTIFIED AREAS FOR
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Some of the identified areas for international cooperation includes:
Biotechnology
Advanced Materials
Nano-technology
Catalysts
Lasers
Electronics and
Microelectronics
Atmospheric Sciences
Remote Sensing
Nuclear Science
Siesmicity and disaster
management
Renewable Energy
Photonics
Sensors
drugs and pharmaceuticals
including herbal drugs
Information Technology
Astronomy & Astrophysics.
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NUCLEAR COOPERATION
Cooperation on Nuclear Safety
Nuclear Reactor Accident Analysis and
Modeling.
Agreement on the development of
superconducting radio frequency
(SCRF) Linear accelerators.
Nuclear Reactor design, Licensing and
other regulatory aspects.
High Energy Physics
INTERNATIONAL MEGA-SCIENCE
COLLABORATION
(BIG MONEY, BIG MACHINE, BIG RESEARCH)
Fermi Lab: ILC and neutrino Physics
Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR), Darmstadt
(Finland, France, Germany, India, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia,
Sweden), Cost: 1.6 billion Euro, 3,000 Scientists fro 51countries will
be using this facility
RIKEN, Japan
DESY, Hamburg
Elettra Synchrotron Facility, Trieste
CERN-LHC projects
Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) (US, Canada, Japan, China, India)
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)
Gravitational Wave Observatory (GWO) (US, UK, Germany and
Australia)
PM Narendra Modi Meets Iranian
President Hassan Rouhani
Advancing a significant India-Iran Partnership
8 Jul 2015
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