India Report on Science, Technology and Innovation

Abstract

India is a country with a long history of science and technology development. Since ancient times, the country has accomplished many outstanding achievements. However, when India became independent, its science and technology infrastructure was fairly weak and its organizational structure was far from adequate. As a result, the country relied heavily on foreign support for science and technology. After decades of efforts guided by national needs, India has strengthened its science and technology infrastructure and capability, continuously reducing its dependence on foreign countries and growing from small to big, weak to strong. Furthermore, India made major progress in the areas of institutions, facilities, service and product, etc. In both basic and applied research fields, India commands considerable strength, which provides powerful support and motivation for national economic construction and development.