Abstract: Scientific development is the value orientation and objective basis to construct a socialist harmonious society,and in turn,a socialist harmonious society is the pursuit and goal of scientific development.Therefore we must adhere to the unity of the two.The starting point and final goal of scientific development and harmonious society are both people oriented,stressing the main status of people and that practice is their resources.Only by relying on people can we achieve scientific development and enhance social harmony.

Key words: scientific development, harmonious society