The function of the Councl I are as follows: I} be responsible for the formulation of Science Pol Icy of the nation and undertake an Innovative role In relation to science for the progress and modernization of society; II) to serve as the ~ational scientific consultative ind advisory body of the government; Ill) to Identify R&D activities consonant with the national development objectives; I v J to Initiate and coordinate R&D activities of the nation and to ensure .maximum uti I lsatlon of resources; v) to develop the country's manpower potential for R&D activities; vi) to collect and collate Information on R&D, evaluate, print, pub! Ish and desslmlnate documents related to R&D; vii) to promote a free Interplay In R&D between the private and public sectors; viii) to recommend appropriate legislation for R&D activities; 145 lx) to undertake alI other actions or measures that wll 1 provide speedy and effective scientific research and development In the country. The members of the Council are appointed by the Minister of Science, Technology and the Environment and each serves a term of 2 years. Counc II members are norma I I y drawn from varIous dIsc I p­ I lnes so as to reflect a fair and adequate representation from all the sciences. The Chairman of the Council Is the Chief Secretary to the Government and Is a permanent appointment. To facti !tate the function of the Council and to enable Issues and activities of scientific and technological development In the country to be thoroughly examined. various specialised committees were formed with representation from the Council and sclenstlsts from various academic and research Institutions. These commit­ tees are: I) Agricultural Sciences Committee II) Industrial Sciences Committee Ill) Marine Sciences Committee and lv) Medical Sciences Committee. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the role of a council in promoting scientific research and development in a country, with the goal of modernizing society and achieving national development objectives. The council's functions involve formulating science policy, coordinating research activities, and promoting innovation. This suggests that the category should be related to science, technology, and innovation.

**Category**
Science and technology