University Research. Technology Development, Scientific and Tech­ nical Manpower. Service Conditions and Incentives for Scientific and Technical Manpower, Promotion of Science and Technology In 14-1 199 Soc·lety. lnternatlonai liaison and Financing of Science and Tech• nology System. The principal alms and objects of the National Science and Technology Pol ley are: I> to cultivate and promote science and technology In society and create pnystcar and social environment con­ ducive to the pursuit of scientific actlvltleSJ II) to re-organize, activate and expand the science and technology system In the country with a view to making It more efficient, dynamic and self-rei lantJ I I I ) to ensure that the science and tech~olog¥ system directed towards the achlevement of national goals . aspiration~. In particular towards the welfare of people. sustained growth of the national economy. security of the countryJ Is and the and 1v) to develop. strengthen and modernize the engineering and technot~gJcal base of the country so as to achieve self­ rei lance In this field. reduce Import of consumer ~cods and promote export of value added manufactured productsJ v) 'to develop speedily the requisite level of technological· capability In the country through planned promotion of Indigenous technologies as wei I as Import, assimilation and adaptation of advanced technologies for Increasing gross national product and ensuring optimal exploitation of the country's natural resources; vl) to ensure regular supply of adequate strength of high quality research manpower for the S&T sector and creating an environment providing necessary motivation for high quality performance; vii) to develop an effective Information networkfor science engineering and technology. having adequate links with International Information services, for providing workers and other Interested agencies speedy access to current knowledge In different S&T fields; and viii) to popularize science and technology at the grass-roots 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the development of science and technology in a country, with the aim of promoting economic growth, improving the quality of life, and increasing self-reliance. It mentions the importance of research manpower, technological capability, and information networks in achieving these goals. The text does not explicitly mention natural resources, agriculture, or humanitarian aid, but it does mention the promotion of export of value-added manufactured products, which suggests a focus on economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology