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Background
Overview
Essential for India's economic growth, global competitiveness, 'Make in India', 'Startup India', 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives, and addressing societal challenges through technological solutions. It impacts job creation, innovation, and national security.
The Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) ecosystem encompasses the entire framework of policies, institutions, funding mechanisms, and human resources that drive scientific discovery, technological development, and their application for economic and societal benefit. A robust STI ecosystem is crucial for a nation's competitiveness, self-reliance, and sustainable development, facilitating the translation of research into industrial products and services.