Explanation – The Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) is an overarching council that facilitates the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to assess the status, challenges, and interventions needed in specific science and technology domains. It formulates interventions, develops a futuristic roadmap, and advises the Prime Minister accordingly.

PM-STIAC has two main functions. First, it acts as a high-level advisory body to several ministries, providing guidance on science, technology, and innovation-related matters. Second, it executes mission-oriented programs to address various socio-economic challenges through innovation and technology-based solutions.

PM-STIAC has identified nine national missions to ensure India’s sustainable growth. These missions include: Natural Language Translation, Quantum Frontier, Artificial Intelligence, National Biodiversity Mission, Electric Vehicles, Bioscience for Human Health, Waste to Wealth, Deep Ocean Exploration, Accelerating Growth of New India’s Innovations (AGNIi).

Source: ForumIAS