A ROADMAP FOR STRENGTHENING STATE S&T COUNCILS

Summary

India's State Science & Technology (S&T) Councils face significant challenges including inadequate financial and human resources, weak governance, and limited collaboration, which hinder their ability to drive regional innovation and keep pace with the evolving R&D landscape. The NITI Aayog has developed a comprehensive roadmap to address these issues, proposing structural reforms, capacity-building initiatives, and strategic partnerships to empower these councils. This initiative is currently in the planned stage, aiming to transform State S&T Councils into high-impact drivers of growth and foster a resilient, self-reliant 'Viksit Bharat' through science and innovation.

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