BRICS –Science and Technology Ministers Meet in Russia

BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) was held inMoscow, Russia on 27-28 October, 2015 for Strengthening Mutual Cooperation.

• The Minister for Science, Technology and Earth Sciences, Harsh Vardhan was led an Indian delegation.

Matters discussed during conference

• Sharing and exchange of information on STI polices & strategies.
• Issues relating to formulation of joint long term problem- focused programmes and central modalities for cooperation will come up during the two day meeting.
• Work Plan for next three years (2015-2018) on STI

Earlier each BRICS country was given leadership in thematic areas
Brazil                Climate change
Russia              Water resources and pollution
India                 Geospatial technologies
China                 New and renewable energy
South Africa      Astronomy

Each country has given a brief report on activities like India proposed geospatial technologies envisages development of Geo-spatial Technologies and Applications for operationalizing, maintaining and utilising National Level Geographical Information Systems.