NITI Aayog Launches New Scoreboard to Measure Science and Technology Progress Across India's States
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NITI Aayog, the government's policy think tank, has launched the India Science and Technology (S&T) Scoreboard. The new tool is designed to assess how well each State and Union Territory is performing in science and technology. It will help policymakers and the public compare progress across different regions of the country.
The scoreboard measures the scientific and technological performance of States and UTs using a set of indicators. These indicators allow authorities to identify areas where states are doing well and areas where they need to improve. Officials say the aim is to encourage healthy competition and to support balanced growth in research, innovation, and technology across India.
Experts believe that such a tool can help states plan better investments in education, research institutions, and new technologies. By showing clear data, the scoreboard may also help states learn from each other's best practices. Further details about the indicators and the results are expected to be shared in the coming period.
The launch shows the government's focus on building a stronger science and technology base in every part of the country. As India works towards its goal of becoming a major innovation economy, the scoreboard is expected to play an important role in tracking progress at the state level.
Sources: News On AIR
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