3. Objecitves of the Council

The objectives for which the Council is established shall be—

to assist the Government to facilitate research relating to science and technology in order to build a vibrant scientific and technological community in the country;

to promote and facilitate research relating to science and technology in higher educational institutions and public sector research institutes and other governmental institutes so as to develop a research base that will contribute to national needs; and

to solicit the co-operation of the private sector in the enhancement of research relating to science and technology.