New India Science Policy Will Build Research Capacity

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Scientific innovation is the focus of a new science, technology and innovation policy announced by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. According to a University World News article, Singh said he would be doubling investment in science in the next five years in order to establish India as a top nation for scientific research.

India has expanded its research infrastructure in recent years, establishing many new institutions, including 16 new central universities and 10 new national institutes of technology.