text: been chaired by the member (Science) of the National Planning Commission. In addition there Is a Cabinet Committee on Science and Technology chaired by the Prime Minister. Manpower Management: A National S&T Entrepreneurship Development Board has been set up to ensure that India's S&T personnel do not remain unemp­ loyed or mlsemployed. A National Council for S&T Communication 126 has been set up to disseminate Information regarding scientific developments and achievements, as wei I as to Inculcate a scienti­ fic temperament In society. The SAC to the Cablent has also concerend Itself with the uti I lzatlon of Indian scientists working abroad. the need tor Increased support tor S&T In the educational system and the removal of regional disparities In scientific development. POLICY FORMUlATION, PlANNING AND COORDINATION The various departments mentioned above, as wei I as various ministries of the Government of India, are responsible for R&D In their particular ·sector or Investment and production In that. area, as the case may be. The central Department of Science and Technology COST) coordinates R&D efforts ·to an extent. It also helps remedy gaps and Imbalances. Naturally the overal I task of harmonising sectoral plans with the nation's priorities Is that of the Planning Commission. The OST provides the following facilities: I) Through Its Regional Sophisticated Instrumentation Cen­ tres It makes available to the scientific community major Instruments that are either needed for a very short time, or are too expensive. or what Is usual. both. II) It provides support to Intensification of high priority areas such as biotechnology. sics, cardio-pulmonary physiology. etc. research In plasma phy- Ill) It operates Inter-disciplinary, multi-Institutional pro­ grammes. e.g. algae as bio-organic fertilizer, new fib­ res and composites. Instrument development programmes, etc. lv) It provides grants-In-aid to Institute outside the gove­ rnment sector engaged In advanced research. 
analysis: The text primarily discusses the role of science and technology in India's development, mentioning various initiatives and boards set up to promote scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It also touches on the coordination of R&D efforts across different sectors and ministries. Given the focus on scientific research, innovation, and coordination, it is likely that the text falls under the category of Science and Technology.