The 1958 statement was called as Science Policy Statement (SPS) while that of 1983 as Technology Policy Statement (TPS) and that of 2003 as Science and Technology Policy Statement (STPS)
The 1958 statement was called as Science Policy Statement (SPS) while that of 1983 as Technology Policy Statement (TPS) and that of 2003 as Science and Technology Policy Statement (STPS).
The 2003 document has acknowledged the importance of linking up modern technology with indigenous knowledge base.
Three major concerns which drove specific S&T policies in India were: Science for National Development and Security; Self Reliance and Building ‘Scientific Temper’
Science for national security: (nuclear and atomic energy received high priority but India refused to divert any portion of her atomic resources for the preparation of atomic bombs)
