BRICS nations back science, tech led innovation cooperation proposed by India India had proposed the plan to facilitate sharing of experiences of each other's innovation ecosystem and networking of innovators and entrepreneurs The DST hosted the 12th meeting of the BRICS S&T Steering Committee on July 8 PTI Updated Jul 11, 2021, 9:14 AM IST All BRICS countries have agreed to the STI-led BRICS Innovation Cooperation Action Plan (2021-24) proposed by India during the 12th meeting of the BRICS S&T Steering Committee, the Department of Science and Technology said. India had proposed the plan to facilitate sharing of experiences of each other's innovation ecosystem and networking of innovators and entrepreneurs.