Research and Development for Science and Technology is the cornerstone of the nation's future productivity and potential. The Peoples Government undertakes:

To actively and forcefully pursue the objectives set out in the Technology Policy to promote innovative, indigenous and cheap technology;

A major restructuring of the S & T institutions at the national and provincial levels with an aim to eliminate waste, non-productive manpower, and to maximize resources, production of indigenous machinery and processes to enhance industrial, and agricultural production.

All work undertaken in the S & T organizations will be assessed on the basis of its practical and useful application to national requirements and contribution to GDP.

Performance will be the criterion for promotions and postings and appointments in S&T institutions;

Service structure will be in line with the particular requirements of a professional cadre of scientists and technologists;

Specific linkages will be established with the private sector for promoting reverse engineering and responding to the needs of the small and large scale entrepreneur;

A percentage of the GNP will be allocated to R&D;.

Top most priority will be given to the development of solar energy and alternate renewable energy sources;

High priority will be given to R& DT for preventing soil erosion, developing bio-mass agro processes, preserving cultivable lands, improving crop yield and variety.