⇒ Ajay Kumar Sood has been appointed as the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the government.
- Sood, a member of Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, has been appointed to the post for a period of three years.
About PSA:
The PSA’s office aims to provide pragmatic and objective advice to the PM and cabinet on matters related to science, technology and innovation with a focus on application of science and technology in critical infrastructure, economic and social sectors in partnership with government departments, institutions and industry.