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 