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.
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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.)
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