vealed a variety of situations In the status of S & T pol lcfes end plans among the developing countries. Some countries- have had long traditions, extending over a decade or more, In setting out S&T policy obJectives and plans while at the other end there are many countries which are yet to undertake such Initiatives. In between, there are countries with explicit and limited S&T policies not supported by detailed plans, some with specific S&T plans not supported by corresponding pol lcles, and some others In various stages of evolving them. either comprehensively or for specific sectors of Interest. 17. Despite these variations, the general opinion of the participants of the Seminar was that every developing country was conscious of the need for S&T pol lcles and plans which are refle­ cted. either expllclty or lmpl Ietty. within their development planning efforts. Keen Interest exists In these countries to assess the experience of other countries and their Institutions to undertake further adJustments and Jmprovements to their own pol lcles and plans. 18. The discussions brought out the 91fferences In the level and functions of the existing formal political, legal and Institutional framework In the developing countries. An lllustatlon of S&T policy machinery In some of the developing countries Is shown In table 1. 30-2 461 19. Though the objectives that are embodied In the S&T pol lcles and plans of the countries were stated differently, their Main thrust may be summarized as follows: to Integrate S&T activities In harmony with main economic and social objectives to strengthen the development programmes either comprehensively across several sectors or to selectively lmrpove selected social and economic programm~s In sectors such as agr leu I ture, health. lndustr les. natural resources. energy, envlr6nment, etc. through e rational mix of technologies 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the development of Science and Technology (S&T) policies and plans in various countries, with a focus on their integration with economic and social objectives. The text mentions specific sectors such as agriculture, industry, natural resources, and health, which suggests that the category should be broad enough to encompass these various areas.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology