New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Strong coordination between science and policymaking is important to realise the imaginative and prescient of Viksit Bharat, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Indian Government Prof. Ajay Ok. Sood stated on Saturday.
He was talking on the National Science Day Celebration–2026 held at Vigyan Bhawan, the place the theme for this yr was “Women in Science Catalysing Viksit Bharat.”
Prof. Sood stated sectors comparable to aerospace, protection, crucial metals, superior supplies and digital communication require coordinated institutional efforts and sustained analysis funding.
“The science-policy interface plays a crucial role in turning scientific strength into national capability,” he confused.
He highlighted the significance of built-in approaches in rising and strategic areas, stating that analysis, innovation and coverage frameworks should work in synergy.
“India’s future growth will depend on building indigenous technological capacity, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and ensuring that research outcomes are effectively used for societal benefit,” Sood said.
He additionally underlined the necessity to talk science in Indian languages to enhance public engagement and make science extra inclusive.
Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), stated India’s science coverage should help each cutting-edge analysis and innovation that may be translated into sensible purposes.
He famous that DST is dedicated to strengthening interdisciplinary analysis and institutional collaborations, whereas constructing capability in rising applied sciences.
He added that science-led growth should be certain that discoveries in laboratories attain the bottom effectively.
Prof. Karandikar additionally confused the significance of empowering researchers, particularly girls scientists, and creating inclusive analysis ecosystems to guarantee sustained nationwide progress.
He stated coverage measures ought to pace up innovation whereas making certain truthful entry to scientific developments throughout areas and sectors.
During a panel dialogue, Prof. Shekhar C. Mande, President of the Indian National Science Academy, emphasised the necessity for normal dialogue between scientists and policymakers.
He stated evidence-based policymaking should be guided by robust scientific analysis and experience, and nearer cooperation between academia and authorities might be important for achieving Viksit Bharat.
The occasion introduced collectively policymakers, scientists, researchers and academicians to talk about how India’s scientific ecosystem can higher help nationwide growth targets.
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