ABOUT THE SCIENCE DIPLOMACY PROGRAMME

As part of its ongoing research studies on Science &Technology and Innovation, RIS together with the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore has launched a major project for Science Diplomacy this year, which is funded by the Department of Science and Technology. The programme was launched on 7 May 2018 at New Delhi.

The key objective is to realize the potential of Science Diplomacy by various means, including:

• ♦ Capacity building in science diplomacy
• ♦ Developing networks and
• ♦ Science diplomacy for strategic thinking.
   

The program envisages leveraging the strengths and expertise of Indian Diaspora working in the field of S&T to help the nation meet its agenda in some select S&T sectors.

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