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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH EFFORTS ON COVID-19 BY
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL SCIENTIFIC ADVISER (PSA)
STI in the era of new normal – Survey report by IIT Madras Alumni
Association and Office of PSA
There has been an immense need to understand the role of Science and Technologies during the new normal. This survey investigates the new normal of work and opportunities through research and development in science, technology, and innovation. The post-COVID-19 pandemic era, the new normal, is going to be full of challenges, agility, curiosity, risk assessment and mitigation; and learning by exploring and doing and centralized focus are highly expected. In this new normal, all the concepts are in transformation. Socio-economic problems will indicate the need for change and dependencies on innovative and disruptive scientific evolutions.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is
discovering a state of new normal. In this context, a
study has been conducted during Nov-Dec 2020, by IIT
Madras Alumni Association in collaborations with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India, on India's public attitude to the new normal and in particular with relation to Science and Technology. The study provides an insight into the public perceptions of emerging technologies as well. The public in India demonstrate a sense of resilience and optimism about the future and repose their faith in science and technology to make their lives better. It is trusted that the study will be a useful input into the science and technology planning process and policies for India.
Website link:
https://www.psa.gov.in/psa-prod/publication/Science%20and%20Technology%20in%20the%20New%20 Normal%20in%20India%20-%20A%20public%20attitude%20study.pdf
The Office of the PSA released document on agenda of
reprioritising Health R&D in the context of COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in human history. It has resulted in colossal loss of life and has brought to the forefront the need of a robust healthcare system across all countries in the world.
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister had prepared a report on R&D Expenditure Ecosystem in consultation with the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. It inter-alia recommended boosting of R&D investment in India to 2% of GDP by
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