NITI Aayog has launched the "India S&T Scoreboard", an interactive platform that compares the science and technology landscape of Indian states and Union Territories.
Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri unveiled it in New Delhi on 3 November. It brings ecosystem, publication and patent data onto a single dashboard with trends over the years, so states can track progress and benchmark against each other.
What it covers
The scoreboard includes higher education institutions, R&D institutions, deep-tech startups and incubators, plus research publications and patents. It goes beyond volume to show indicators of research quality, impact, collaboration and open access across priority research areas, for academia, government R&D labs and industry. Side-by-side state comparisons and detailed profiles, including state policies and best practices, are available.
Member (S&T) Abhay Karandikar said data on research and innovation had been fragmented. Lahiri urged all states and UTs to use the platform, citing cooperative and competitive federalism. The release does not publish state rankings.
Source: official release by the NITI Aayog, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (03 NOV 2026 5:37PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: Launch of “India S&T Scoreboard” on 3rd November 2026 in New Delhi.
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Sources
- 1.Launch of “India S&T Scoreboard” on 3rd November 2026 in New Delhi — Press Information Bureau, Government of India
