New Delhi Apr 20 PTI Ajay Kumar Sood has been appointed as the Principal Scientific Advisor PSA to the government a personnel ministry order issued on Wednesday saidSood a member of Science Technology and Innovation Advisory Council to the Prime Minister has been appointed to the post for a period of three years to succeed renowned biologist K VijayRaghavanThe PSAs office aims to provide pragmatic and objective advice to the prime minister and cabinet on matters related to science technology and innovation with a focus on application of science and technology in critical infrastructure economic and social sectors in partnership with government departments institutions and industry The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet ACC has approved the appointment of Sood as Principal Scientific Advisor to the government the order said PTI AKV ZMN
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