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Draft Policy | UCOST
The policy paper was distributed to nearly 150 scientists/academicians and Government
departments for their comments. The Council received an overwhelming response.

This policy was discussed in a high level expert committee meeting, better known as "Brain
Storming Session(s) on Identification of Priority Areas for S&T intervention" held on 25th
March 2006 under the leadership of Dr. Manju Sharma, Ex-Secretary, Department of
Biotechnology, GOI.

The expert group gave its recommendations on S&T Policy , R&D Programs , Science
Popularization and Communication , Science & Society, TOT and Entrepreneurship
Development.

It was unanimously resolved that the State Science & Technology Policy will be termed
as "Science & Technology Promotion and Development Policy".
The same draft policy is reproduced for greater readership.

Origin of Draft Policy

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INNOVATIVE PROMOTIONS & IPR PROTECTION.

Innovation Promotions
The rise of globalization is changing rules that govern innovation. Therefore, the state shall
ensure successful implementation of S&T and innovation promotion policy which envisages
capacity building of policy makers in S&T and innovation in the light of liberised economic
scenario. The state will also build Science and Technology and innovation capabilities
helping young innovators especially women.

IPR Protection
IPR protection is a critical aspect of technological innovation. It has been increasingly felt
that the immense traditional knowledge base associated with biological diversity in the state
leads to product development. There is a need to scout, spawn, sustain and market these
products after scientific evaluation. The state is equally rich in lower plants
(Algae/Fungi/Bryophytes/Pteridophytes and Micro-organisms) but not much attention has
been paid to protect and bio-prospect them. The state therefore, will conserve, document and
bio-prospect lower plants on priority basis. Suitable R&D programmes will be developed
leading to product development and economic returns.

NETWORKING OF INSTITUTES & INTER MINISTERIAL CO-

ORDINATION.
Networking of Institutes
The state of Uttarakhand is blessed with enormous Central institutions with proven
capabilities of international repute. Therefore, our state will ensure maximum collaboration
between Central & State institutions, universities and R&D organizations so that the state is
benefited from their expertise. The State also believes working in networking mode where
strength and weakness of different R&D institutions are supplemented and complemented.

Inter-Ministerial Co-ordination
In order to ensure effective perspective plan for the development and rapid growth of
economy of state, Govt. shall promote association of scientists, technologists and social
scientists and ensure movement of suitable personnel between scientific institutions and
administration. Science and technology being multidisciplinary in nature, an inter-ministerial
committee comprising of the senior officers of different development depts. will be
constituted to ensure better coordination and better results.

INDUSTRY ACADEMIA PARTNERSHIP & HIMALYAN SYSTEM

SCIENCE.
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High frequency of innovation, shortening of techno-economic life cycles, commercialization
of technologies, research alliances, intensive R&D programmes are the major attributes of
current industrial scenario. The dominant factor, which has a considerable bearing on each of
the above, is technology. The state will recognize industries using indigenous/innovative
technology, technology adoption and R&D work.

Himalyan System Science

The state has distinct geo-morphological attributes and some of its features like high-attitude
ecosystem, tarai-agro systems, glaciers, pastures, bio-diversity, lakes are unique and needs
urgent attention for the conservation and development. The state will, therefore, support all
such R&D programmes which aims to focus on above issues. S&T application for High-tech
agro-production, processing for creating of an efficient, effective and environmentally
friendly business model will be supported by the state, keeping in view of the WTO
provisions in agriculture sector vis-à-vis protection of the farmers and entrepreneurs rights.

POPULARIZATION OF SCIENCE & WATER RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT.
Popularization of Science
The State is predominantly a rural state and its people especially children are denied of the
facilities which could bring science near to them. Therefore, the state will organize popular
lecture series and rural children science congress. Special interactive programmes will be
developed, to inculcate the scientific temper in the state. A planetarium and Science museum
shall be established as a tool for awareness and education in science, astronomy and space
explanation.

Water Resources Management

Although Himalayas are considered to the source for water by rest of the country but water
availability in high/low terrains is still a problem. The state shall identify suitable zones and
appropriate techniques for the availability of on scientific basis to ensure pollution free water.
Proper rain water management techniques will be developed to reduce water wastage and
ensure better quality of life

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT.

Human Resource Development
Manpower planning in S&T is one of the important factor in the economic development of
the state apart from budgetary support. The number of scientists actually engaged in R&D is
far less then required. The strength of R&D personnel will've to be increased in order to
match the rise in R&D expenditure to the level of 2% of GDP. Programmes for career and
better prospects for technical manpower are a vital tool for reversing the flow of talent away
form mainstream.
 It is necessary to pay special attention to create an atmosphere in our research institutions
which will attract, retain and nourish young talented scientists. The state will identify subject-
specific universities and colleges for their development to the level of excellence by injecting
more funds.

The state will endeavour to find new mechanism for the promotion of basic and applied
sciences and encourage R&D activities in engineering, earth, physical, chemical and life
sciences (including Medical Sciences).

Technology Business incubation promotion for entrepreneurship promotion for employment

generation technology incubation units will be established to facilitate the entrepreneur
converting his/her new idea/concept/service or a product into a commercially viable business
and bring its product to market. This will ensure technology based business activities and
foster growth of small and medium-size enterprises.

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