A comparative analysis of India and other Asian countries based on science, technology and development indicators

A comparison of indicators of research publication, patenting and education in India and countries in the newly industrialised Asian region reveals st riking differences in each of these areas, These serve to illustrate the di fferent outcomes of policies adopted in these regions, which are briefly di scussed, We suggest that systemic aspects in the development of S&T and man power resources, including the effects of international migration, could un derlie the causes of divergence in the economic growth pattern of these reg ions emphasising the role of planning, evaluation of policy and governmenta l intervention in steering development in the desired direction.