Prime Minister’s Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC)

Current Context :The 25th PM-STIAC meeting discussed Carbon Capture Utilisation & Storage (CCUS) and Carbon Credit in India.

ABOUT PM-STIAC

• Constituted in August 2018.
• It consist 21-members
• Objective: Synergizing Science & Technology collaborative research with various stakeholders, future preparedness in science and technology, Ensuring an enabling ecosystem for technology-led innovations and entrepreneurship.
• The council advises the PM on science, technology, as well as innovation, but also coordinate the implementation of the PMs vision.
• PM-STIACreplaced the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) to PM and Cabinet.
• The council also oversees the implementation of interventions by concerned S&T departments, agencies, and other government ministries.
• Missions approved by the PM-STIAC: Deep Ocean Exploration Mission, AI (Artificial Intelligence) Mission, National Quantum Mission, Electric Vehicle Mission, and AGNIi Mission, etc.