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National Initiative on Science,
Technology and Innovation
Statistics (NISTIS)

One-stop approach to strengthen and increase the usability of
the National STI Statistics.

Introduction

The Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Statistics refers to measurement and monitoring of scientific ecosystem and its impact. The STI Statistics includes data collection, analysis and dissemination of the data and indicators. STI indicators help in gaining detailed understanding about the STI ecosystem and its socio-economic impact.

The National Initiative on Science, Technology and Innovation Statistics (NISTIS) has been launched as a one-stop coordinated effort to build a robust STI Statistics ecosystem. Currently, India’s STI system is fragmented and is faced with challenges such as accessibility, availability, reliability and international comparability of data and indicators.

National Advisory Committee (NAC)
Project Management Unit (PMU)
Centre for STI Statistics (CSTIS)

A NAC has been constituted to provide overall direction and guidance for this initiative. The NAC, composed of high-level representatives from the Key Ministries, Departments and Agencies, is Chaired by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and Co-chaired by the Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. In the first meeting of the NAC, held on 4 th August 2022, it was recommended that a Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Statistics (CSTIS) be established as one-stop coordinated mechanism to address the challenges face by India's STI Statistics system and improve the usability of STI indicators for policy and programme planning.
A NAC has been constituted to provide overall direction and guidance for this initiative. The NAC, composed of high-level representatives from the Key Ministries, Departments and Agencies, is Chaired by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and Co-chaired by the Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. In the first meeting of the NAC, held on 4 th August 2022, it was recommended that a Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Statistics (CSTIS) be established as one-stop coordinated mechanism to address the challenges face by India's STI Statistics system and improve the usability of STI indicators for policy and programme planning.
A NAC has been constituted to provide overall direction and guidance for this initiative. The NAC, composed of high-level representatives from the Key Ministries, Departments and Agencies, is Chaired by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and Co-chaired by the Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. In the first meeting of the NAC, held on 4 th August 2022, it was recommended that a Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Statistics (CSTIS) be established as one-stop coordinated mechanism to address the challenges face by India's STI Statistics system and improve the usability of STI indicators for policy and programme planning.

Primary functions of the NISTIS

01
Engage
Engage
with key data sources & synergise STI indicators.
02
Build
Build
meaningful & contextually relevant indicators.
03
Facilitate
Facilitate
in-house research activities to build new data models, indicators and indices relevant for STI Statistics.
04
Interface
Interface
E with international agencies to strengthen the quality and international comparability of Indian STI indicators.
05
Clearing House
Clearing House
E act as a clearing house for any STI-related data and indicators to avoid ambiguity among the data sources.
06
Develop Capacity
Develop Capacity
with institutions and organisations to respond to policy-relevant data needs.