A total of 23 PM-STIAC meetings and two ‘Super Sessions’ have been organized from October 2018 to July 2022. The meetings were the genesis of several important actionable advisories and have culminated as noteworthy initiatives related to the nine PM-STIAC Missions. The table below lists the meetings with details like dates, topics discussed, and highlights of the discussions.
Serial No. | Date of Meeting | Topics discussed |
1. | 09.10.2018 | Stimulating investment in scientific research, technology development, innovation and commercialization. Finalisation of the nine National Missions of PM-STIAC. |
2. | 13.11.2018 | Expanding the footprint of Indian Science, technology, and innovation ecosystem. Developing research capacity of quality in undergraduate and graduate levels, universities, and R&D institutions. Approaches to enhance academic research in India. |
3. | 11.12.2018 | Overview of MHRD (now called Ministry of Education) initiatives in research and innovation. Reporting and discussion on the actions taken based on the recommendations of the 1st and 2nd meetings of the PM-STIAC. |
4. | 16.01.2019 | Reporting and discussion on the action taken based on the recommendations of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd meetings of PM-STIAC. Brahmaputra River Basin Management. Metasearch engine as the anchor for developing specific artificial intelligence technologies. A brief on Earth Museum |
5. | 18.07.2019 | Update on PM-STIAC Missions and programme management plans PM-STIAC priorities for 2019-20 Jal Shakti Abhiyaan R&D in Disaster Management Initiatives on Mathematics and Data Science Education |
6. | 20.08.2019 | CORE: Information and Communication Technology National TIME Distribution Network National Research Foundation |
7. | 17.09.2019 | Data Architecture for public policy decision making City Research and Innovation Clusters Update: Recommendations of sectoral group of secretaries on technology |
8. | 22.10.2019 | Research and Development in forensic science in India- Status and Requirement. Indian Science Technology and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM): Linking researchers and resources |
9. | 19.11.2019 | Geospatial data infrastructure and strategy for India Science, Technology, and Innovation for achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) S&T interventions for providing feedback on measures to address air pollution in Delhi PM-STIAC National Missions review |
10. | 10.12.2019 | R&D in innovation Mega Science programmes: Potential and Challenges Review of PM-STIAC Missions |
11. | 11.04.2020 | Overview and the way forward in COVID-19 efforts in India |
12. | 01.05.2020 | Overview of the research, development, and innovation strategy needed by India for COVID-19 Approaches/Models to undertake Public-Private Partnership for R&D in priority sectors post COVID'19 |
13. | 24.07.2020 | An Overview of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative Recent space reforms Role of the startup and other enterprises towards advancement in space technology Enhancing private participation across sectors |
14. | 28.08.2020 | Hydrogen Economy Waste to Renewable Hydrogen MANAS: National Digital Wellness Program |
First Super Session | 09.10.2020 | The evolution and future of global responses to the COVID-19 pandemic |
15. | 01.12.2020 | Ease of doing research and development Industry partnership initiatives led by Office of PSA |
16. | 24.07.2020 | End-to-end e-waste management and circular economy Technological initiatives of MeitY Industry/startups working on e-waste mnagement |
Second Super Session | 11.02.2021 | Avian Flu: Status and preparedness for diseases of One Health significance Anti-Microbial Resistance |
17. | 31.03.2021 | Trans-Himalayan research for informed decision making to predict and mitigate disasters |
18. | 25.06.2021 | Photo-voltaic and solar manufacturing in India |
19. | 01.09.2021 | Nano Electronics: The National Centres for Semiconductor Electronics R&D - Past, Present, and Future Electronics Manufacturing: Discussions on the possible roadmap and implementation plans for setting up a Semiconductor R&D Centre (Fab) in India The objective of the meeting was to discuss the possibility of establishing a Government-Industry-Academia consortium, to lead a quantifiable Mission on “Nano Electronics R&D and Electronics Manufacturing” |
20. | 30.11.2021 | Mathematics and Computer Science: Expansion of competence and excellence in India Enhancing public understanding and perception of Mathematics - National Museum of Mathematics |
21. | 07.07.2022 | One Health- Surveillance & Preparedness, Regulation & Response- improving the health, productivity and conservation outcomes Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative Deep Tech Startup Ecosystem- The Way Forward |
22. | 19.01.2023 | National Livelihood Mission Update on PM-STIAC Missions |
23. | 14.07.2023 | Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment (BioE3) policy Empowered Technology Group National Research Foundation Bill |