T.N. to formulate State-level public sector innovation policy, State Innovation Index
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Why in news
The Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission proposed a state-level public sector innovation policy and a State Innovation Index following a visit to the UNICEF Office of Innovation and the OECD in Paris.
Background
The Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission (SPC) is collaborating with the UNICEF Office of Innovation and the OECD to develop a framework for public sector innovation. The initiative includes policy formulation, framework development, and capacity building programs.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyTamil Nadu State Planning Commission (SPC) is the body proposing the state-level innovation policy
- PlaceThe delegation visited the UNICEF Office of Innovation and the OECD in Paris
- FactThe initiative includes three priority actions: policy formulation, framework development, and capacity building
For Mains
Q. Discuss how a State Innovation Index can facilitate evidence-based policy making and foster a culture of innovation within the public sector in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Metric standardization: Establishing uniform indicators for public sector innovation across diverse state departments
- Capacity constraints: Addressing the gap in technical expertise and infrastructure for public-sector R&D
- Institutional friction: Balancing bureaucratic risk-aversion with the need for experimental policy pilots
Keywords: Evidence-based policy · Capacity building · Public sector innovation · Institutional framework · State Planning Commission
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