Scientific Social Responsibility: A Means to Sustainability and Environmental Fairness

Science and scientific research lead any country in its journey of progress. At some point in history there are instances where scientific discoveries resulted in global disasters. We are living in an era of enormous threats to sustainable development. Multitudes of our brethren remain to live in poverty and are denied a life of dignity. There are growing disparities within and among nations. This made a rethinking on the entire process of scientific education and research in terms of its social commitment which resulted in government of India coming up with a policy document. This paper takes a close look at this policy document released by the department of science and technology government of India apart from looking at some of the global practices and suggestions.