Ingenuity in science lies in (a) having a new idea, (b) developing a theoretical framework, (c) testing the mathematical theory, (d) planning an experiment, (e) developing a hypothesis/mechanism to explain the experimental features and (f) designing new experiments if necessary. In the field of organic and inorganic chemistry, ideas and objectives are important. For synthesis, intuitive choice of route to synthesis, execution, characterization of products, test and assessment of objectives achieved are important. Research in technology has to deal with (a) problems of advanced technology, (b) problems of indigenous technology and associated studies and (c) use of basic research for indigenous technology. The latter two are extremely important for a developing country like ours. Ideas come from accumulated knowledge obtained by theory and experiment. Theoretical and experimental studies in related areas of basic sciences are needed. Bench-scale experiments followed by pilot-plant studies and subsequent development at large scale are needed. Subsequently, problems arising out of development work have to be given due attention. All these stages require skill and competence and should be recognized.
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