Dr. S. Chandrasekhar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology released the “National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22: Summary for Policymakers".

• The NMIS 2021-22 was undertaken by DST as the Government of India has prioritised enhancing the competitiveness of Indian manufacturing and increasing its share in the GDP.
• The survey findings offer wide-ranging insights into the enabling activities and barriers to innovation by firms and has closely evaluated how states and sectors have performed with respect to the manufacturing firms’ ability to produce new products, services and business processes.