Objectives of Science and Technology

To ensure food, agricultural, nutritional, environmental, water, health and energy security of the people on a sustainable basis.To mount a direct and sustained effort on the alleviation of poverty, enhancing livelihood security, removal of hunger and malnutrition, reduction of drudgery and regional imbalances, both rural and urban, and generation of employment, by using scientific and technological capabilities along with our traditional knowledge pool.To promote the empowerment of women in all science and technology activities and ensure their full and equal participation.