Andhra Pradesh Calls for Including GII and III in Science and Technology Scoreboard
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An official from Andhra Pradesh has asked for changes to the way India measures its progress in science and technology. The state's Secretary has suggested that the Geographical Indication Index (GII) and the Innovation Index (III) should be added to the national Science and Technology scoreboard. Supporters of this idea say that these indicators would give a more complete picture of how the country is performing in research and new ideas.
The scoreboard is used to track how well different states and sectors are doing in science, technology, and innovation. Adding the GII and III would allow officials to measure things such as the protection of traditional products and the overall level of innovation across regions. The Secretary believes that this would help states like Andhra Pradesh to see where they are strong and where they need more support.
The proposal has not yet been formally accepted by the central authorities. Officials will need to review the suggestion before any decision is made about changing the scoreboard. Still, the request shows that state governments want a bigger role in shaping how science and technology progress is measured in India.
At present, the scoreboard continues to be used in its current form while the proposal is considered.
Sources: The New Indian Express
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