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NSTDA allots B6bn for BCG economy

Mr Narong says the NSTDA will leverage science and technology to combat the pandemic.

The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) says it will spend 6 billion baht in 2021 fiscal year to develop science and technology catered to economic and social improvement and the government’s initiatives of Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy.

“We will continue to use innovation, science and technology to add more value in real sectors, particularly agriculture and food, as well as support for people’s participation,” said Narong Sirilertworakul, president of the NSTDA.

Half of the sum will go to the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECI) project, a new innovation hub in Rayong, the construction of which is 65% complete.

The construction is expected to be completed by year-end.

The hub will…

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