Commerce and Industry Ministry today set up an eight member Task Force on Innovation. The Team comprises of government officials and experts from private organisations. Commerce Ministry in a release said, the task force will assess India's position as an innovative country and suggest measures to enhance the innovation ecosystem in India. <br/><br/>Innovation is widely recognized as a central driver of economic growth and development. India's ranking in Global Innovation Index (GII)-2016 jumped 15 places to 66th position. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion has invited ideas and suggestions from the public.