Introduction

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

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Procurement and Induction of technologies
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Research and Development (R&D) in technologies that require large outlays in resources, both financial and human
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Render sound and timely advice for determining direction and trajectory of Government's R&D and Technology Development Programmes

Objectives

To ensure India has pragmatic policies to facilitate utilisation of the latest technologies for economic growth and sustainable development.
Advise the Government on priorities and strategies for research on emerging technologies across sectors.
Maintain an updated map of technology and technology products available, and being developed, across India.
Develop an indigenization roadmap for selected key technologies.
Advise the Government on its technology supplier and procurement strategy.
Encourage both State & Central government to develop in-house expertise in policy and use aspects of emerging technologies.
Formulate policies for sustainability of public sector technology at PSUs/Labs
Encouraging cross-sector collaborations and research alliances with Universities and Private Companies.
Formulate standards and common vocabulary for vetting of proposals for R&D