In November 1999, Cabinet Secretariat established the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. The PSA’s office aims to provide pragmatic and objective advice to the Prime Minister and cabinet on matters related to science, technology and innovation with a focus on application of science and technology in critical infrastructure, economic and social sectors in partnership with Government departments, institutions and industry
PSA’s Role
Key Initiatives Undertaken By PSA
PM-STIAC
The Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) is an overarching council that facilitates the PSA’s Office to assess the status in specific science and technology domains, comprehend challenges, formulate interventions, develop a futuristic roadmap and advise the Prime Minister accordingly.
Empowered Technology Group (ETG)
Established with the approval of the Union Cabinet, the Empowered Technology Group (ETG) aims to proactively lay down, coordinate, and oversee national-level policies relating to procurement & induction, facilitate Research and Development (R&D) and provide timely advice for determining direction and trajectory of Government's R&D and Technology Development Programmes.
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The Team
Former Principal Scientific Advisors
Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
In the office from November 1999 to November 2001
Major Initiatives as PSA
Dr. Abdul Kalam, as the first PSA was responsible for evolving policies, strategies and missions for many development applications.
Significant Awards
1981 - Padma Bhushan
1990 - Padma Vibhushan
1997- Bharat Ratna
- Graduated in Science from St. Joseph's College, Trichy in 1954 and specialized in Aeronautical Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1957
- At Indian Space Research Organisation, served as Project Director and developed India's first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-3)
- Responsible for the evolution of ISRO's launch vehicle programme, particularly the PSLV configuration
- As Chief Executive of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP), he developed the Indigenous Guided Missiles at Defence Research and Development Organisation
- Created Research Centre Imarat for advanced technologies
- Was the Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister and Secretary, Department of Defence Research & development between 1992-1999
- Became the 11th President of India on 25th July 2002
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