The Economic and Social benefits of human capital formation and human development are well known. The union and state governments in India have been earmarking substantial financial outlays for development of education and health sectors. The spread of education and health services across different sectors of society should be ensured so as to simultaneously attain economic growth and equity. India has a rich stock of scientific and technical manpower in the world. The need of the hour is to better it qualitatively and provide such conditions so that they are utilised in our own country. 

India has a rich stock of ___________ and _______________ manpower in the world.

Scientific,Technical

The correct answer is option (1) : Scientific,Technical

The passage mentions India's rich stock of scientific and technical manpower in the world.