Fireside Chat on Role of Early Career Researchers in Science Advice

Fireside Chat on Role of Early Career Researchers in Science Advice

Fireside Chat on 

Speaker Prof. Rémi Quirion 

President, International Network of Government Science Advice (INGSA) and Chief Scientist of Québec

 

Fireside Chat on Role of Early Career Researchers in Science Advice

Date: 13 June 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: G-03, IDR Building, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Lunch will follow the event
This session aims to foster an open and engaging discussion on the evolving role of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in science-policy interfaces. Professor Quirion will reflect on global practices and pathways through which ECRs can engage in science advice and evidence-informed policymaking.
 
Following the opening talk and discussants’ remarks, the session will open into a curated conversation with participants, including ECRs, research managers, and policy professionals, offering a space for interactive dialogue and exchange.
 
Limited seats available. Only confirmed registrations will be informed regarding participation
 
Express your interest here:  https://forms.gle/as3EavzbLuK5dCdi9

Vinod Kumar Sahu

Vinod Kumar Sahu

Dr. Vinod Kumar Sahu

DST-STI Fellow

Email : vinodks@iisc.ac.in vinodsahu084@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinodsahuagri/

Background:

Dr. Vinod Kumar Sahu is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the DST Centre for Policy, IIT Indore, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. His research primarily focuses on agricultural policy and climate-resilient agriculture.

Dr. Sahu completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Biotechnology from Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), Jabalpur, India, where he developed molecular identification techniques for Curcuma species using DNA barcoding. He also holds an M.Sc. in Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology from RVSKVV, Gwalior, with research on Fusarium Wilt resistance in chickpea, and a B.Sc. (Ag.) from ITM University, Gwalior.

He has professional experience spanning policy consultancy, agricultural innovation, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Sahu has contributed to agribusiness development through his leadership roles as an Agriculture Consultant with the Directorate of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand, co-founder of AmbronicsPvt. Ltd., founder of Pragati Foundation, and as a DBT-BIRAC Sparsh Fellow.

Achievements and Awards

  • Sahu has been recognized with several prestigious national and international honors, including:
  • Golden Banana Award for Excellence in Entrepreneur Development by the National Centre for Cold Chain Development (2016).
  • Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to the National Conference at RVSKVV, Gwalior (2018).
  • Scientist Association Award by GRISAAS 2018, organized by Aastha Foundation.
  • ABSTC Scholarship by the International Society for Biosafety Research (ISBR), USA, at the ISBR Conference in Spain (2019).
  • Represented Sidhi district at the State Youth Parliament, organized by the Government of Youth Affairs and Sports, India (2019).
  • SOLVED Challenge Champion (2021) for Agri Start-up Innovation, sponsored by UNDP and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, India.
  • First Rank in Climate Data Hackathon on Climate Resilient Agriculture, sponsored by UNDP and Indian Data Week (2022).
  • Runner-up in the Waste to Wealth Ideation 2.0 Program, Career College Bhopal (2022).
  • State CM Plantation (VAYU Doot) Award (2022).

Fellowships Awards

  • ABSTC Fellowship by ISBR, USA (2019).
  • DBT-BIRAC Sparsh Fellowship (2020), incubated at IIMCIP, Kolkata.
  • Internship under the Swachh Bharat Mission, Office of the Collector, Gwalior (2017).

Innovations

  • Sahu has successfully developed innovative solutions such as:
  • Mobile Mini Soil Testing Lab, recognized by UNDP Agri SOLVED Challenge 2021.
  • Agri-Tonics Bricks, validated by DBT-BIRAC E-Yuva Program and awarded in the Swachh Bharat Challenge.

Research Contributions

  • Submitted 180 accessions of Curcuma sequences to NCBI GenBank and 33 accessions to ICAR-NBPGR.
  • Published 8 research papers in national and international journals.
  • Authored 1 book, 3 book chapters, and multiple popular articles.

International Exposure

Dr. Sahu has participated in several international programs, including:

  • ISBR Symposium 2019, Tarragona, Spain.
  • Training on early-sown wheat and high-throughput phenotyping, organized by CIMMYT & BISA (2020).
  • Hands-on training on Advanced NGS Technology, organized by ICGEB & SLIBTECH, Sri Lanka (2024).
  • Workshop on Precision Medicine Diagnostics, organized by ICGEB China Regional Research Center, Taizhou (2024).

Summary

Dr. Vinod Kumar Sahu exemplifies innovation, dedication, and a vision for impactful contributions to agriculture and biotechnology. His work spans research, policy development, and entrepreneurial innovation, making him a dynamic contributor to sustainable agricultural development.

Lochan Singh

Lochan Singh

Dr. Lochan Singh

DST-STI Fellow

Background:

Dr. Lochan Singh is selected as DST-STI Post-doctoral Fellow (6th Cohort) at IISc and posted at DST-Center for Policy Research (CPR) at University of Hyderabad (since 28th August 2024). Before joining as fellow, she had worked for nearly 4 years as Assistant Professor cum Research Executive (Contract basis) in Contract Research Organization (CRO) at National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM, an Institute of National Importance) at Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana (India). She completed her PhD in 2020 on topic “DeterminationofPolycyclicAromaticHydrocarbonsinProcessedFood,BeveragesandKitchenexhaust” from the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (AES) at NIFTEM. The work is also recognized in news and other media coverage:
• Kebabs safe but risk varies sample to sample: Study. Published 12.03.23, 03:55 AM, The Telegraph, https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/kebabs-safe-but-risk-varies-sample-to-sample-study/cid/1921913
• Science Last Fortnight: PAHs in Indian Food: Causing cancer?. https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/115/01/0011.pdf

Her M.Sc work (thesis based) at Navsari Agriculture University (NAU, Gujarat) focused on “Isolation and molecular characterization of phosphate solubilizing bacteria from rhizospheric soil”.
Her specialization fields and broad interests encompass multi-disciplinary work in the areas of Policy Research, Start-up ecosystem, Industry-Academia Linkages & Outreach (for sponsored research projects, technology transfer, consultancy), Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (Health,RiskAssessment), Food Processing (Foodcontaminantsandtoxicants, Food Biotechnology, Food Chemistry, Food Sustainability, Wasteutilization), CookingEnvironment(Fumesanddepositions),Analytical Methods, PlantBiotechnology and Phosphate solubilizing microbes. She was also selected/awarded Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Direct Senior Research Fellowship (CSIR-SRF) in 2019 for trans-disciplinary research TDR-81 subject code. She has cleared General Aptitude Test (GATE) in 2013 in Biotechnology subject and also won best poster award (First position) in National conference on sustainability issues in food processing sector (SIFPROS-2015), NIFTEM, Kundli, HR.

She has co-guided one B.Tech and one M.Tech student on their projects during her tenure at NIFTEM on project titles “System for Instantaneous Identification of Milk and Common Milk Adulterants using Neural Networks (SIIMANN) based on Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy” and “Development on plant based cheese analogues”, respectively. She has also developed training module: Training Syllabus for Mission Karmayogi: Capacity Development Plan (Advance Training Module) titled “Schemes of Ministry of Food Processing Industry (MOFPI) and its convergence with other ministries/departments”. She has published 6 book chapters (Publishers: Taylor and Francis, Wiley, Royal Society of Chemistry), 1 book (Lambert Publishing House) and nearly 41 articles in peer reviewed national and international journals such as Trends in Food Science and Technology, Food Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, Food Control etc. She is a review editor in Journal “Frontiers in Sustainable Food systems” and has been reviewer to many journals such as Journal of Food Science and Technology, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Molecules, BMC Public Health, Food Chemistry, Discover Food, International journal of biological macromolecules, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Food Analytical Methods, RSC Advances, Cogent Food & Agriculture, Heliyon and Food Science & Nutrition. She is a life member of AssociationofFoodScientistandTechnologist(AFSTI) and IndianScienceCongress(ISC), and was affiliate member RoyalSocietyofChemistry(RSC) in 2021. She actively participates and organizes/coordinates webinars, trainings and other outreach activities.

Scientist Ranking:

AD Scientist Ranking: https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist/lochan-singh/404247

Diwakar Kumar

Diwakar Kumar

Diwakar Kumar

DST-STI Fellow

Email : sahay.diwakar15@gmail.com

Background:

Diwakar Kumar is a Policy Fellow at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, working at National Institute of Science Education and research Bhubaneshwar. His academic and professional expertise spans public policy, agricultural innovation, rural development, and sustainability. He has previously taught courses in Public Policy, Business Environment, Sustainability, and Business Research Methods at JG University, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to his teaching and research.

His MPhil/Ph.D. research, titled “Agricultural Innovation, Extension, and Policy Measures for Rural Development: A Case Study of Agricultural Universities in Gujarat,” focused on the intersection of policy, technology dissemination, and rural development. Using an ethnography-based case study methodology, the thesis examined the political economy of agricultural advancements and the role of agricultural universities in Gujarat. The research provides valuable insights into the complexities of policy implementation, innovation diffusion, and their impacts on rural communities.

With a keen interest in the political economy of agricultural inputs, his work explores power dynamics, policies, and economic structures shaping the production, distribution, and accessibility of these inputs. My interdisciplinary foundation, exemplified by M.A. in Tribal Law and Governance from the Central University of Jharkhand, that enriches my understanding of social and economic systems.

Astha Jaiswal

Astha Jaiswal

Dr. Astha Jaiswal

DST-STI Fellow

Email : asthak1@IISc.ac.in

Background:

Dr. Astha Jaiswal is a DST-STI Policy Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), Central University of Gujarat (CUG), supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Her work primarily explores ways to improve STEM accessibility and contribute to evidence-based policymaking in India’s STI ecosystem. Dr. Jaiswal has a background in Science policy, technology governance, Responsible Innovation and has actively engaged in policy research, stakeholder consultations, and capacity-building initiatives.

Aditi Chauhan

Aditi Chauhan

Dr. Aditi Chauhan

DST-STI Fellow

Background:

Dr. Aditi Chauhan is currently serving as a DST-STI Fellow affiliated with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. She is based at the DST Center for Policy Research (CPR), Panjab University, Chandigarh. Prior to this role, she served as a Research Officer at the DPIIT-IPR Chair, PU Chandigarh, for over three years. Dr. Chauhan completed her B.Sc. in Science and M.Sc. in Microbiology at CSK Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur, where she excelled as the university topper in both programs. Recognizing her exceptional academic achievements, she was awarded a Gold Medal and the prestigious DST-INSPIRE Fellowship by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. In 2016, she was honoured with the Academic Excellence Award by Kaptan Singh Solanki, then Governor of Punjab and Haryana. Dr. Chauhan earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Her doctoral research received international acclaim, being ranked among the top 100 works at the 18th World Congress on Gynaecological Endocrinology in Florence, Italy, in 2018. She also secured the 2nd Best Poster Award at the 35th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists. To date, she has authored more than 30 research publications in national and international journals. Her primary research interests lie in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy; Intellectual Property Rights; and Technology Transfer and Commercialization. 

Workshop on Becoming an Effective Doctoral Supervisor 

Announcement

Conducted by 
Professor Maresi Nerad 
Emeritus Professor, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA

Organized by 
DST Centre for Policy Research
Indian Institute of Science
Bengaluru 560 012

Dates: 3 and 4 February 2025

  • Become familiar with multiple ways to connect, guide and lead your supervisees to become independent researchers, be they domestic or international doctoral candidates.
  • Understand various features and benefits of supervision concepts, understand cultural differences within the supervisor-supervisee relationship and apply them effectively.
  • Learn how to communicate effectively in difficult situations with your supervisees.

The success of doing a doctorate depends not only on whether the doctoral candidates are suitable and skilled for this research. Empirical research has found that guidance and support by the supervisor(s) can often make the difference between success and failure.

The workshop begins by reflecting on one’s own doctoral experience, explains the current approaches to doctoral education, co-supervision, and creating an appropriate researcher learning environment.

Since doctoral candidates come from various backgrounds and bring with them various experiences, current adult learning theories will be presented, as well as key cultural differences that affect the supervising relationship.

We will practice how to convey difficult messages to one’s supervisee, and how to make one’s expectations for a quality dissertation transparent to your supervisees. 

The workshop will be highly interactive, and work will be done in small groups.
Role plays will be used to practice communication of conveying difficult messages.
Participants must be present for the entire time.

The workshop is aimed at early-career faculty members in Indian universities / institutes who are supervising one or more doctoral students at present. You should be willing to discuss the above-mentioned topics openly in a group.

If you are interested in participating in this Workshop, please fill out and submit this online form by 11:59 p.m. on 23 February 2025 (Thursday). 

Meta Science

Meta Science

Meta Science

Meta Science

What is Meta Science?

Meta science, often referred to as the “science of science,” is the systematic study of scientific practices. It aims to improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of research by examining how science is conducted, reported,interpreted and disseminated. Meta science seeks to address a plethora of issues such as reliability and integrity of scientific research, responsible assessment of scientific research and researchers, replicability and reproducibility of scientific findings as well as measuring the impact of science on society. The goal of this type of research is ultimately to foster more robust, impactful and trustworthy scientific research.

Our Focus Areas

1. Open Science

Open Science is at the heart of our meta science work, focusing on making research and data available to everyone. By removing barriers like paywalls, we can foster greater collaboration and drive innovation. Embracing Open Science can make research more transparent, efficient, and impactful, ultimately benefiting society as a whole.

In India, adopting Open Science could transform our research landscape, making it more competitive and relevant to real-world needs. Researchers, especially in publicly funded institutions, should share not just their findings but also their data, including negative results. This openness would encourage more dialogue between scientists and the public, ensuring that research addresses the needs of society rather than just the demands of high-impact journals.

The free flow of science can lead to a more transparent, collaborative, and inspiring research environment. Digital technologies have made it easier to share research widely, benefiting not just the scientific community but also industries and the public. However, Open Science hasn’t yet gained the widespread support it needs, particularly in India. It’s time for us to embrace these practices, with the necessary push from the system, to shift our research focus from publication metrics to real societal impact.

The Open Science team at the center is actively engaged in collaborations, surveys, workshops, and conferences to assess the integration of Open Science practices within India’s scientific research ecosystem. For further insights,  explore our recent publications and reports.

Projects:

Open Science South Asia Network (OSSAN):

The OSSAN 2022 Conference in South Asia, organized by DST-CPR at IISc Bangalore, was the first international event dedicated to promoting the concept of open science among researchers in the region. The conference also sought to establish a network of like-minded individuals. To know more about OSSAN Conference 2022, please visit OSSAN Conference 2022

Funding:  This initiative was funded by Code for Science & Society event grant.

Academic Publications:

Koley, M., Bharadwaj, J. (2024). Open Science and Science, Technology, and Innovation Ecosystem: Exploring from “Policies” to “Practices” Within India. In: Singh, K., Chongtham, N., Trikha, R., Bhardwaj, M., Kaur, S. (eds) Science, Technology and Innovation Ecosystem: An Indian and Global Perspective. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-2815-2_13

Koley, M. (2022). Analysis of Open Science Policy Recommendations Proposed in India’s 5th Science, Technology & Innovation Policy Draft. Journal of Science Policy & Governance, 21(2), 1-8. (Paper)

Chaube, P.; Koley, M (2023). Does South Asia need a regional dialogue on Open Science?. Science Diplomacy. Vol 6(4). Issue. (Paper)

Koley, M.; Lala, K. (2023). Limitations of the “Indian One Nation, One Subscription” Policy Proposal and a Way Forward. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science (https://doi.org/10.1177/09610006221146771).

Koley, M. (2022). Open Science in Drug Discovery: Addressing the Gaps in Traditional Model of Developing New Medicines. CSIR NScPR Science Diplomacy (2022). Vol 6. Perspective Article. (Paper)

Koley, M.; Lala, K. (2022). Changing dynamics of scholarly publication: a perspective towards open access publishing and the proposed one nation, one subscription policy of India. Scientometrics. (Paper)

Koley, M.; Lala, K. (2022). Are Journal Archiving and Embargo Policies Impeding the Success of India’s Open Access Policies? Learned Publishing. (Paper)

Koley M., Namdeo S.K., Bhattacharjee S., Affi N. A. (2022). Digital Technologies for Open and Equitable Sharing of Knowledge in India. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. (Paper)

Popular Articles: 

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility | Principal Scientific Adviser

https://dstcpriisc.org/iisc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Open-Research-Data_Policy-Brief.pdf

Open access: A problem way beyond one nation one subscription

Unwinding the open data debate for rare diseases

India Can Have Its Own Open Access Digital Publishing Platform – The Wire Science

An era of open science

Open access is crucial for self-reliance in science – The Hindu

2. Responsible Research Assessment

There’s a revolution happening in how we evaluate research, moving away from traditional metrics like impact factors and citation counts. These conventional measures have long been the benchmarks of success, but they often miss the true value of scientific work—the quality, creativity, and real-world impact it brings. Responsible Research Assessment is about changing this narrative, pushing for a fairer, more transparent way of recognizing scientific contributions.

This shift is essential because impactful science isn’t just about numbers. It’s about the knowledge we generate, the problems we solve, and the positive changes we bring to society. The new approach encourages looking beyond where a paper is published or how often it’s cited, to consider how the research improves lives, advances understanding, and drives innovation. By embracing these values, we can foster a research culture that prioritizes meaningful work over chasing metrics.

The Reform of Research Assessment team is continuing the work we began with the SfDORA Community Grant project ‘Exploring the Current Practices in Research Assessment within Indian Academia‘, where we explored how research is evaluated by Indian funding agencies. Now, we’re broadening our focus to understand how research assessment is evolving globally. Our goal is to create a practical framework that helps implement these changes effectively. By learning from international experiences and best practices, we’re committed to helping shape a fairer and more impactful way of assessing research, both in India and around the world.

Projects: 

a. “Exploring the Current Practices in Research Assessment within Indian Academia”

The project initiated a broader discussion on the frameworks used by key institutions within the Indian research ecosystem, examining their capacities, strengths, and gaps in existing practices. To achieve this, a series of workshops was organized with major stakeholders to explore and deliberate on the strengths and weaknesses of current practices. To read the report and outcomes of the project, click here.

To know more, visit the project webpage here.

Funding: This project was funded by DORA (San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment) under the Community Engagement Grant Program.

b. A Global Observatory of Responsible Research Assessment (AGORRA) project:  

We are contributing to this global observatory and have received two years of funding to analyze research assessment practices within the Indian research ecosystem. To know more about AGORRA project, visit AGORRA

Academic Publications:

Suchiradipta, B.; Koley, M. & Bharadwaj, J. (2023). Workshop on Research Assessment Practices in Indian Funding Agencies. Journal of Science Policy & Governance. Vol 22, Issue 01. (Paper)

Suchiradipta, B. and Koley, M. (2022). Research assessment in India: What should stay, what could be better? DSTCPR, IISc. RESEARCH ASSESSMENT IN INDIA. (Paper)

Popular Articles: 

Does the Way India Evaluates Its Research Doing Its Job?

3. Research Priority, Research Ethics & Integrity:

Research integrity and ethics are foundational to maintaining the credibility and reliability of scientific research. In India, challenges such as a high rate of retractions, instances of plagiarism, and other ethical violations have raised significant concerns about the quality and integrity of research. The pressure to “publish or perish” has exacerbated these issues, leading to practices that compromise the rigor and transparency of research.

Research priorities also play a pivotal role in shaping the ethical role and efficiency of the scientific research ecosystem. When the emphasis is placed more on quantity than quality, it can lead to misaligned priorities, such as overlooking localized issues in favor of global or international topics that are more likely to be published in prestigious journals. It is crucial to prioritize research that addresses real-world, locally relevant problems, fosters innovation, and adheres to ethical standards to elevate the integrity of science.

Globally, India’s research ecosystem has been flagged for integrity issues, underscoring the need for stronger ethical standards, better oversight, and a culture that prioritizes responsible research practices over mere publication metrics.

Projects:

a. Research priorities & Alignments with national needs:

India faces a significant gap between its health challenges and the focus of its research efforts. Our study (Priorities of health research in India: evidence of misalignment between research outputs and disease burden) reveals that the research priorities in health and biomedical sciences are often misaligned with the country’s disease burden. Using WHO data on Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) to measure disease impact, the study found that cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, which account for 23% of the burden, receive only 6% of research attention. In contrast, cancers contribute just 5% to the burden but dominate 25% of research publications.

This misalignment is influenced by factors like global market demands, the academic prestige of certain diseases, and funding opportunities in global health. The study suggests that these disparities might also result from weaknesses in India’s healthcare delivery, highlighting the need for research efforts that better address the nation’s most pressing health issues.

Read this article published in The Hindu: Which topics are India’s researchers publishing papers on? – The Hindu

b. Retraction Dashboard:

The project developed a beta “Retraction Dashboard” with a focus on Indian retractions, encouraging the Indian research community to report academic fraud. Utilizing the Retraction Watch data, the dashboard features data on retractions and instances of misconduct within Indian research, identified through community vigilance. Targeting Indian students, researchers, and policymakers, the initiative aimed to raise awareness of research best practices and fraud reporting through outreach activities, data visualization, and webinars.

The dashboard now enables analysis of retraction trends and assists institutions in monitoring retractions associated with their affiliations.

Here is the dashboard: https://retraction-dashboard.netlify.app

Funding: This project is funded by Open Scholarship Seed Awards by Open Research Funders Group. To know more, visit List of Awarded Proposals

Academic Publications:

Kumar, A., Koley, M., Yegros, A. et al. Priorities of health research in India: evidence of misalignment between research outputs and disease burden. Scientometrics 129, 2433–2450 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-024-04980-x

Popular articles:

Is India’s health research aligned with India’s health needs? – The Hindu

Data | India’s health research is not aligned with its disease burden – The Hindu

National Research Foundation’s chance to bridge India’s science-society gap – The Hindu

NIRF parameters ill-designed & lead to absurd university ratings. Govt must order a review

Which topics are India’s researchers publishing papers on? – The Hindu

4. HEI rankings and their implications on scholarship

University rankings like Times Higher Education (THE) and QS often emphasize quantitative research metrics over the actual quality of education and research, which can distort the true value of academic institutions. This focus encourages universities to prioritize superficial indicators, leading to a misalignment of goals and potentially compromising the depth and integrity of academic work. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) while tailored to India, faces similar issues, with excessive emphasis on numbers rather than a holistic evaluation of educational quality.

We are currently researching the implications of these rankings on the research culture in India, examining how they influence institutional priorities and academic practices.

Publications:

NIRF parameters ill-designed & lead to absurd university ratings. Govt must order a review

What purposes do university rankings serve? | Explained

Our Team

Moumita Koley, Ph.D.
Senior Research Consultant, DST CPR

Avinash Kumar, Ph.D.
Research Associate, DST CPR

Panchami Jose
Research Associate

Jahnab Bharadwaj
Research Consultant

ITEC STIP 2024 open sessions

ITEC STIP 2024 open sessions

ITEC Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program - 2024

 
Keynote Sessions 
(open for all)
 
ITEC open sessions

“The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme,  ITEC  for short, is the leading capacity building platform of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Instituted in 1964, ITEC is one of the oldest institutionalized arrangements for international capacity building having trained more than 200,000 officials from 160+ countries in both the civilian and in the defence sector.”

IISc, Bangalore’s Science Technology and Innovation Policy course through the ITEC Programme will provide a forum for discussion on development of public policy to promote Science, Technology and Innovation. The course will include lectures, popular talks, group activities, roundtables, panel discussions, field visits and cultural immersion programs.