innovation fund, R&D

Rs 1 trillion innovation fund can unlock India’s investment lag

The Budget allocation of Rs 1 trillion innovation fund can bridge the gap between R&D leaders as India is struggling with low spending and a weak patents regime. #R&D #innovation #Budget Read more »
NRF, National research foundation,

National Research Foundation seeks to democratise science, foster innovation

The government must walk the talk on National Research Foundation to promote scientific research, bridge funding gaps, and revolutionise the research landscape. #NationalResearchFoundation #NRF #education Read more »
budget 2022 priorities

The New Education Policy: Twenty ideas that will shape India’s education system

NEP 2020: There is a need to ensure that every child is enrolled into school and every Indian is either engaged in learning or has the option to do so. Read more »
India-Sweden collaboration

India, Sweden to fund tie-ups in smart grid research

The programme will ensure that the best of Swedish and Indian innovators can forge partnerships and develop solutions, says Klas Molin, Ambassador of Sweden to India. Read more »
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal urges Indian industry to invest more in R&D

India invests only 0.6-0.7% of the GDP in research and development compared with 2.8% by the US and 2.1% by China. Read more »