New Delhi: Even though India is increasingly acknowledged for its scientific and technological power, the country has just 110 scientists per one million population and spends a mere $3.53 per capita on research and development in science and technology.
According to information volunteered by Minister of State for Science and Technology Kapil Sibal, India stands last in a list of 14 countries in spending on research and development in science. China, which stands one notch higher, spends $12.15 per capita and has 633 scientists per million - about six times as many as India’s.
The country with the highest spending is Sweden - spending $1,104.20 per capita of its income on research and development. It has 5,171 scientists per one million people. Next is Japan, which spends $976.58 and has 5,085 scientists per one million. continue reading…