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India and UK Unveil IN-UK-STP Dashboard to Deepen Bilateral Science & Technology Cooperation.

International | Dated: 08 Nov 2025

India and the United Kingdom jointly unveiled the pilot version of the India–United Kingdom Science and Technology Partnership (IN-UK-STP) Dashboard at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The dashboard was unveiled by Dr. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, and Dr. David Warren Smith, National Technology Adviser to the UK. The platform aims to map and track all bilateral Science and Technology (S&T) projects, collaborations, and joint initiatives between the two nations since 2018. This tool will enhance transparency and help in strategic planning to deepen S&T cooperation.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The IN-UK-STP Dashboard was unveiled at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
  • It is a joint initiative between the Office of the PSA (India) and the British High Commission in India.
  • The dashboard maps 143 bilateral S&T projects since 2018.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The dashboard acts as a single point of truth for all S&T collaborations.
  • It is an outcome of the comprehensive India-UK Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP).
  • The pilot version includes data from 143 jointly supported projects.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the primary function of the newly unveiled IN-UK-STP Dashboard?

Correct Answer: Map bilateral S&T projects

🚀 Quick Recap:

About India-UK S&T Partnership

  • (i) Goal: Promote joint research and innovation (ii) Key Sectors: Healthcare, Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence
  • (iii) Co-Chairing Body (India): Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) (iv) Joint Funding: India and UK co-invest in joint research programs.