17. DECADE OF INNOVATION

The Government of India has declared 2010-2020 as the `Decade of Innovation`.

To discuss, analyze and help implement strategies for inclusive innovation in India and prepare a Roadmap for Innovation in the country, the Prime Minister has constituted the National Innovation Council (NIC) in September 2010 with members from diverse fields.

Ministry of Communications and IT has taken a number of initiatives to promote an ecosystem for innovation through ICT, in various sectors of the economy.