Discrepancies in Government Statements on India's First Science Policy Highlighted

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar questioned the Indian government's contradictory statements regarding the first state to implement a science and technology policy. Initial claims favored Gujarat, while later statements acknowledged Kerala's precedence. The issue is set for debate in the Rajya Sabha, demanding clarity and accurate future reporting.

CPI Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, P Sandosh Kumar, has called for clarification on inconsistent statements from the Indian government about the first state to implement a science policy.

The government initially named Gujarat in its 2022 response, but a 2025 reply recognized Kerala as the pioneer.

The discrepancies have sparked demands for a debate in Parliament to correct these records and emphasize Kerala's leadership in this field.

(With inputs from agencies.)