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Status of Science and Technology in Nepal - ICMR : International ...

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<strong>Science</strong>/<strong>Technology</strong> Policies Contd…<br />

• Go to S/T strategies mentioned <strong>in</strong> the Tenth Five Year Plan<br />

• Implement<strong>in</strong>g agencies need to be identified<br />

• A nation's development <strong>and</strong> prosperity to a large extent are judged by<br />

the status <strong>of</strong> S/T <strong>of</strong> that country<br />

• A scientifically unsophisticated society means less economic<br />

development <strong>in</strong> all sectors<br />

• Japan ( 3.12% <strong>of</strong> GDP), USA (2.65% <strong>of</strong> GDP) spend on R/D <strong>and</strong> are<br />

<strong>in</strong> the highest echelon <strong>of</strong> development<br />

• <strong>Nepal</strong> (0.34% <strong>of</strong> GDP) rema<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> lowest ladder <strong>of</strong> development<br />

• Lawmakers are well advised to <strong>in</strong>crease R/D share <strong>of</strong> budget pie if<br />

<strong>Nepal</strong> is to progress fast

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