Union Science and Technology Minister Mr S. Jaipal Reddy said that the Centre’s allocation for the Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Ministry has been doubled for the 12th Plan period. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of ‘Children Science Congress’ as part of the 100th Indian Science Congress Mr Reddy said, “In the 12th Five-Year Plan, the combined planned allocation for science and technology and earth sciences has been nearly doubled from Rs 33,000 crore in the previous Plan period.” Commenting on the newly announced Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, the Minister said the policy would lay stress on innovation. According to him, there is a need for integrating science, research and innovation to develop valuable technologies.

Source: Hindu Business Line

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