Science and Technology Policy — Mains Questions

Critically evaluate the evolution of India's Science and Technology Policy from the Scientific Policy Resolution of 1958 to the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy of 2013. What paradigm shifts have characterized this journey?

Discuss the institutional architecture governing Science and Technology in India. How do these institutions collaborate and what are the challenges in their effective functioning?

Examine the significance of the National Quantum Mission (NQM) and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) in achieving India's strategic autonomy and economic resilience.