text: science lnstltulons. In pertinent cas1s, It draws up reocmmendatlons addressed to Its superior bodies oncloslng down scientific Institutions or their divisions that have proved Ineffective. The Committee Is authorized to Instruct ministries, administrations and other organizations to suspend or terminate research or designing projects that unnecessarily duplicate some other projects or are devoid of theoretical or practical significance. and to cut off funding~ The MPR State Committee for Science and Technology supervises dissemination of scientific and technical Information In the country. It Is authorized to define the chief trends In the development of the country's system of science-technical Information outlets. to coordinate research In the field of science-technical Information. and to supervise and control the work of science-technical Information and promotion outlets. State Planning Committee Among the governmental agencies that cut across Industry and agriculture and exercise certain functions In the field of scientific and technical progress. the State Planning Committee of the MPR holds a conspicuous place: It Is expected to Include In the five-year and annual plans specific assignments and measures envisaging the development and Introduction In production of highly-effective machinery, equipment, manufacturing methods, and more economical materials, as wet I as projects Introducing comprehensive mecahnlzatlon and automation. Together with the State Committee for Science and Technology. the Planning Committee draws up and Issues Instructions on how to draw up state science and technology development plans. It final lses those sections of the plan that are related to the use of scientific and technical achievements In the national economy. and controls fulfilment of asslgnmenmts set In the state plan. State Cpmmlttee fpr Material and Technical Suppl les The MPR State Committee for Material and Technical Supplies. too, Is Involved In controlling scientific and technical progress. Its chief function. of course, Is to ensure timely supply of technical resources for research, designing. and 
analysis: The text discusses the organization and control of scientific and technological progress in a country, mentioning various committees and their roles in planning, supervision, and funding of scientific projects. It highlights the importance of using scientific and technical achievements in the national economy and ensuring timely supply of technical resources for research and development. This suggests that the category should be related to the development and application of scientific and technological knowledge.