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The article presents information about the efforts of the Indian government to apply scientific knowledge and research for the economic betterment of the people. The function of setting policy guidelines and encouraging science and technology research at the national level is performed by the Department of Science and Technology. The expenditure on science and technology stands at 4 billion rupees per year. The government is the primary sponsor of research in the country. It is investing heavily to develop industrial capability.

The article offers information on the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy 2013 of the India's Department of Science & Technology. It discusses features of the STI policy including making careers in science, research and innovation attractive, linking science, research and innovation with economic growth agenda, and creating an environment of private sector participation in research & development (R&D). It also discusses inverstments in R&D.

The author discusses aspects of ameliorating the effectiveness of the Indian Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Department of Science and Technology's (DST) Open Access Policy. He mentions its aim in ensuring the availability of knowledge to the public. An overview of its impact factors (IF) is also presented.

Reports that India has increased funding for science in the country's annual budget. Announcement that the Department of Science and Technology will receive extra funds for disaster-mitigation activities following the Gujarat earthquake; Funding for industrial research and atomic energy, space and defense research; Major increase in funding for oceanographic research; Funding for biotechnology and research into traditional medicines.