Module 5 : Science in Colonial and Post-colonial India

Lecture 29 : Organization of Scientific Research in Postcolonial India


Table No. 1

National Expenditure on Research and Development and Related Science and Technology Activities (1998-1999)

(Crores of Rupees)

Expenditure on

Sector

R&D

Related S&T

S&T

Central Government

8055.02 (62.5)

680.15 (74.1)

8735.17 (63.2)

State Governments

1026.54 (8)

237.42 (25.9)

1263.96 (9.2)

Public Sector Industry

651.01 (5)

--

651.01 (4.7)

Private Sector Industry

2790.41 (21.6)

--

2790.41 (20.2)

Higher Education

378.56 (2.9)

--

378.56 (2.7)

Total

12901.54 (100)

917.57 (100)

13819.11 (100)

Source: Data Book (March 2004), New Delhi: Department of Science and Technology.

Note: S&T Expenditure = R&D Expenditure + Related S&T Expenditure