Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 13 signed a decision on establishing a government steering committee for the development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, and Project 06 (on developing application of population data, identification, and e-authentication data, as well as administrative reforms).

The committee is chaired by PM Chinh.

It is tasked with studying and proposing national strategies, policies, and solutions for developing science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

Besides, it is in charge of overseeing the implementation of Project 06.

A key responsibility is to coordinate the Government's action program for implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No.57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024, which focuses on breakthrough development in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.

Additionally, the committee is accountable for speeding up and inspecting the implementation of related inter-sectoral strategies, programs, mechanisms, policies, and solutions.