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Terms of Reference |
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As per Government Notification of
13th June 2005, the following are the Terms of Reference of the National
Knowledge Commission (NKC).
- Build excellence in the educational system to meet the knowledge
challenges of the 21st century and increase India's competitive advantage in
fields of knowledge.
- Promote creation of knowledge in S&T laboratories.
- Improve the management of institutions engaged in intellectual property
rights.
- Promote knowledge applications in agriculture and industry.
- Promote the use of knowledge capabilities in making government an
effective, transparent and accountable service provider to the citizen and
promote widespread sharing of knowledge to maximize public benefit.
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Objectives |
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The overarching aim of the National
Knowledge Commission is to enable the development of a vibrant knowledge
based society. This entails both a radical improvement in existing
systems of knowledge, and creating avenues for generating new forms of
knowledge.
Greater participation and more equitable access to knowledge across all
sections of society are of vital importance in achieving these goals.
In view of the above, the NKC seeks to develop appropriate institutional
frameworks to:
- Strengthen the education system, promote domestic research and
innovation, facilitate knowledge application in sectors like health,
agriculture, and industry.
- Leverage information and communication technologies to enhance governance
and improve connectivity.
- Devise mechanisms for exchange and interaction between knowledge systems
in the global arena.
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