The Scientific and Technological (S&T) activities play a vital role in the economic, social and physical development of a country. Scientific and technological research needs huge investments and calls for a judicious utilization of scarce resources like finance, trained manpower, raw materials etc. Data collection and analysis pertaining to resources, devoted to S&T, therefore, assumes significant importance. The growth of S&T, its performance and impact on society and economy are indicators to assess the effectiveness of planning and policy formulation.

The National Science and Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS), a division of Department of Science and Technology (DST) has been entrusted with the task of building the information base on a continuous basis on resources devoted to scientific and technological activities for policy planning in the country.

New Initiatives

1. Innovation plays a vital role in nation's prosperity. Recognizing the importance, the Indian Government has mounted a new initiative the Science, Technology, Innovation and Creation of Knowledge framework (STICK). The National Innovation Survey framework, evolved upon in-depth discussion with the national and international experts shall be used in the implementation of the STICK Programme. For more information on STICK Programme:nationalinnovationsurvey.nstmis-dst.org
2. Bibliometric Commissioned Studies
   India's Research Landscape: Output, Collaboration & Comparative Performance
   
   i) Elsevier, 2016 (Salient Highlights, Full Report)
   ii) Thomson Reuters, 2015

Research & Development Statistics 2017-18, December 2017:
- Research & Development Statistics at a Glance
- Science & Technology Indicators Tables 2017-18