Sibal to seek 4-fold increase in S&T outlay

Favouring an unprecedented four-fold increase in outlay for science and technology, the government today said it would be its responsibility to position science and technology at commanding heights of national development.

"We are seeking an unprecedented four-fold increase in the outlay of science and technology, and we are confident that with the unstinted support and patronage that S&T commands in the corridors of decision-making, we will be able to secure this level of funding," Union Minister for Science and Technology Kapil Sibal said.