STI in the era of new normal – Survey report

STI in the era of new normal – Survey report

There has been an immense need to understand the role of Science and Technologies during the new normal. This survey investigates the new normal of work and opportunities through research and development in science, technology, and innovation. The post-COVID-19 pandemic era, the new normal, is an era full of challenges, agility, curiosity, risk assessment and mitigation, learning by exploring and doing, and centralized focus, are highly expected. In this new normal, all the concepts are in transformation. Socio-economic problems will indicate the need for change and dependencies on innovative and disruptive scientific evolutions.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is discovering a state of new normal. In this context, a study has been conducted during Nov-Dec 2020, by IIT Madras Alumni Association in collaborations with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India, on India's public attitude to the new normal and in particular with relation to Science and Technology. The study provides an insight into the public perceptions of emerging technologies as well. The public in India demonstrate a sense of resilience and optimism about the future and repose their faith in science and technology to make their lives better. It is trusted that the study will be a useful input into the science and technology planning process and policies for India.

Here is the complete study report. - Download