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Daily Special Current Affairs Material for IAS (Pre) 2013 - Topic: "Nano Mission - Towards Global Knowledge Hub"
Daily Special Current Affairs Material for IAS (Pre) 2013
Chapter: Science & Technology
Topic: Nano Mission - Towards Global Knowledge Hub
Q. What do you know about Nano Mission?
The Nano Mission is successor of Nano Science and Technology Initiative (NIST) which was launched in 2001 by Department of Science and Technology (DST). The Government approved this as Nano Mission in 2007 with an allocation of Rs 1000/- crore for 5 years.
Q. What is the main aim and objectives of Nano Mission?
The Nano Mission has been structured in a manner to achieve synergy between the national research efforts of various agencies in this field and launch new programmes in a concerted fashion. The objectives of Nano Mission include basic research promotion, infrastructure development, Nano applications and technology development, human resources development and international collaboration.
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Q. What are the achievements of Nano Mission?
- Today India has emerged 6th worldwide in terms of scientific publications.
- An active research community of about 1000 researchers has emerged. Besides, some interesting applications have already come out of the country.
- Large number of man power is getting prime attention in research and fundamental aspects of Nano science and training.
- Nano Mission is also striving for developments of products and processes for national development, especially in the area of national relevance like safe drinking water, materials development, sensors development, drug delivery etc.